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French Bobbin Shelves
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French Bobbin Shelves

1900 - 1920
Description

Set of French ebonised bobbin shelves comprising 4 shelves with brass finials and brass ball feet.

Measurements include the metal superstructure.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Bobbin Shelf Unit to the 1900s.

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SA1221054
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Description
Set of French ebonised bobbin shelves comprising 4 shelves with brass finials and brass ball feet.

Measurements include the metal superstructure.

Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Bobbin Shelf Unit to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221054
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A four-tiered ebonised black wooden display shelf featuring bobbin-turned corner supports, top finials, and an arched metal top handle.
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Archive I A four-tiered ebonised black wooden display shelf featuring bobbin-turned corner supports, top finials, and an arched metal top handle.

French Bobbin Shelves

Archive II A four-tiered ebonised black wooden display shelf featuring bobbin-turned corner supports, top finials, and an arched metal top handle. View II
Archive III A four-tiered ebonised black wooden display shelf featuring bobbin-turned corner supports, top finials, and an arched metal top handle. View III
Archive IV A four-tiered ebonised black wooden display shelf featuring bobbin-turned corner supports, top finials, and an arched metal top handle. View IV
Archive V A four-tiered ebonised black wooden display shelf featuring bobbin-turned corner supports, top finials, and an arched metal top handle. View V
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Willows Antiques and Interiors

Willows Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07748 520861
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317 Lillie Road
London
SW6 7LL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/willows
Verified Since May 2022
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Willows Antiques and Interiors
Willows Antiques and Interiors
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A four-tiered ebonised black wooden display shelf featuring bobbin-turned corner supports, top finials, and an arched metal top handle.
French bobbin shelves
Ref: SA1221054
A four-tiered ebonised black wooden display shelf featuring bobbin-turned corner supports, top finials, and an arched metal top handle.
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  • ObjectWall Shelves
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Metal, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsBobbin turned posts, Arched metal handle, Finial tops, Four-tier shelves
  • SizeH 99.5 cm (39 in) x W 50.5 cm (20 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This French chateau wall shelves piece from the 1900 period consists of a four-tier wooden display unit finished in a dark ebonised black colour. The structure incorporates bobbin-turned corner supports, brass finials, brass ball feet, and an arched metal top handle with a central finial detail. The visible construction combines shaped wooden planks for the shelves with turned wooden columns joined by metal hardware. Practical dimensions measure 99.5 cm high, 50.5 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. The piece suits use in a home as a decorative display unit positioned on top of a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. French chateau style furnishings like these wall shelves offer useful display surface for small decorative items while introducing traditional turned woodwork into an interior. The ebonised black finish coordinates easily with diverse interior colour schemes. Daily placement on a sideboard or console table elevates objects to eye level and saves floor space in compact rooms. The open four-tier layout provides accessible storage for ceramics, glassware, or books.

FAQs

French bobbin furniture features woodwork shaped using lathe-turning techniques to create a series of repeating sphere or spool shapes. Popularised during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, particularly during the Napoleon III era, this style was frequently used for open shelving, chair legs, and small accent furniture.

These shelves were typically constructed from hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or oak, which allowed for precise lathe turning. They were often finished with an ebonised dark stain or lacquer and fitted with iron or brass metalwork for hanging arches and joints.

Authentic period pieces display slight variations in the turned bobbins due to hand-lathe work, alongside hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery. Age-appropriate surface wear, subtle shrinkage in the timber shelves, and natural patination on metal carrying handles or hanging rings also indicate genuine age.

A dark bobbin shelf creates strong visual contrast when mounted against light or neutral walls. It can be styled on a sideboard or wall to display small ceramic collections, glassware, vintage books, or bath products.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove build-up from the turned bobbin crevices. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or excess moisture, applying a clear natural beeswax paste sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the timber and preserve the finish.
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