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French Original Painted Bookcase
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €10,524     $11,424
£8,995
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French Original Painted Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Stunning early 19th C French original painted bookcase. Later paint added to the interior. Top section dismantles to allow for easy access. 1810.

Shelf depth is 10".

Reference: 7591

Dimensions

105 inches (267 cms) Wide

18 inches (46 cms) Deep

100 inches (254 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
267cm (105.12")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA935072
Dealers Internal Reference
7591
Description
Stunning early 19th C French original painted bookcase. Later paint added to the interior. Top section dismantles to allow for easy access. 1810.

Shelf depth is 10".

Reference: 7591

Dimensions

105 inches (267 cms) Wide

18 inches (46 cms) Deep

100 inches (254 cms) High

Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
267cm (105.12")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA935072
Dealers Internal Ref
7591
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Arcadia Antiques Profile Page

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A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base.
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Archive I A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base.

French Original Painted Bookcase

Archive II A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base. View II
Archive III A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base.
Archive V A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base. View V
Archive VI A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base. View VI
Archive VII A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base. View VII
Archive VIII A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base. View VIII
Archive IX A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base. View IX
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 695
Items Sold 6,145
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
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695
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A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base.
French Original Painted Bookcase
Ref: SA935072
A large antique French painted bookcase featuring a pale yellow exterior, open shelving with a dark blue painted interior, and panelled cupboard doors at the base.
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Traditional French painted bookcases combine functional architectural storage with classical design elements, such as fluted columns, moulded cornices, and panelled cupboard doors. Historically, local softwoods or hardwoods were finished with layered milk-based or oil paints, frequently utilizing contrasting interior colours to display literature and decorative items.

These pieces typically feature solid timber construction, such as pine, oak, or walnut, joined using traditional hand-cut mortise and tenon or dovetail joints. Paint was applied in multiple layers over gesso or raw timber, resulting in natural surface wear and patination over decades of use.

Authentic original finishes display irregular wear patterns corresponding to natural contact areas, such as around keyholes, door edges, and shelf lips. Examining under-layers often reveals historical paint strata, aged gesso, and wood shrinkage gaps along structural joinery lines.

A large painted bookcase serves as a focal architectural anchor in a living room, dining room, or library space. Pairing a multi-toned painted finish with modern ceramics, framed artwork, or contemporary textiles creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.

Dust the painted surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive sprays that can strip historic paint layers. Maintain stable indoor environmental conditions to prevent timber expansion or contraction, preserving paint adhesion.
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