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19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase
Pappilon
for sale €14,040     $15,240
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19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase

19th century
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Description

An exceptional large scale early 19th century French glazed Bibliothèque cabinet.

Demonstrating original paint, which has worn wonderfully over the years creating a lovely warm patina. The upper section displays four large glazed doors, retaining original hand blown glass featuring heaps of charming irregularities. The interior houses six adjustable shelves, demonstrating a lovely soft original blue paint to the interior.

Raised on a plinth base comprising of a bank of drawers varying in size. A striking design displaying a great scale and lovely proportions that would work wonderfully in a kitchen or make a statement to any interior!

This piece comes apart into two sections for ease of transport.

Height - 267cm

Width - 273cm

Depth - 43cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
267cm (105.12")
Width
273cm (107.48")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Pappilon has dated this French Painted Glazed Bibliotheque to the 19th Century.

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SA900333
Description
An exceptional large scale early 19th century French glazed Bibliothèque cabinet.
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Demonstrating original paint, which has worn wonderfully over the years creating a lovely warm patina.
Pappilon

The upper section displays four large glazed doors, retaining original hand blown glass featuring heaps of charming irregularities. The interior houses six adjustable shelves, demonstrating a lovely soft original blue paint to the interior.

fig 1. A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below.
fig 1. 19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase

Raised on a plinth base comprising of a bank of drawers varying in size. A striking design displaying a great scale and lovely proportions that would work wonderfully in a kitchen or make a statement to any interior!

This piece comes apart into two sections for ease of transport.

Height - 267cm

Width - 273cm

Depth - 43cm

Height
267cm (105.12")
Width
273cm (107.48")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Pappilon has dated this French Painted Glazed Bibliotheque to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA900333
Pappilon
Pappilon
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Archive I A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below.

19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase

Archive II A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below. View II
Archive III A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below. View III
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Archive V A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below. View V
Archive VI A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below. View VI
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Archive X A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below. View X
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United Kingdom

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A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below.
19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase
Ref: SA900333
A large nineteenth-century French painted bookcase with four glazed upper doors, a contrasting blue interior backboard, and sixteen drawers below.
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FAQs

A French bibliotheque is a substantial piece of furniture designed primarily for storing and displaying books, historically placed in private libraries and grand residences. These cabinets typically feature glazed upper doors with wooden frames alongside lower solid cupboards or drawers for additional storage.

Nineteenth-century French cabinets were predominantly crafted from native softwoods such as pine or hardwoods like oak and fruitwood. Glazed doors incorporated mouth-blown glass panels set within timber frames, often finished with distressed paint, hand-cast brass hardware, and interior wooden shelving.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit signs of natural age, such as uneven paint wear, layered paint finishes, hand-cut joinery like dovetail drawers, and original glass with visible bubbles or distortion. The timber backing boards often show oxidisation, shrinking, or irregular hand-sawn markings.

A large painted bibliotheque works well as a focal piece in a dining room, living area, or kitchen. It can be styled by layering ceramic tableware, art books, and decorative objects, using the contrast between light exterior paint and a darker or coloured interior backdrop to draw the eye.

Maintain painted antique surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement, cracking, or paint flaking.
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