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19th century French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak

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Direct from France, a lovely and unique antique French carved oak cabinet/bookcase/server! This is such a very versatile piece, we can imagine it in many places throughout the home! ~ Elaborately hand carved crown with large center cartouche ~ Look at the interior back panels, there are two large carved medallions that perfectly compliment the crown piece! ~ Barley twist posts on either side of the glass door ~ Barley twist legs on all four sides of the open shelf lower cabinet, with carved block joints ~ Large carved lower moldings above the big bun feet and carved beveled edge on the upper cabinet! ~ Quality throughout with original wavy glass ~ Solid oak, heavy and strong, well built by craftsmen of the period, ~ circa 1880 Measurements: 77.5” height (Over 6 ft.) x 32” x 19”. Three separate pieces (base, glass cabinet, upper crown). Base is 37” height x 32” x 19”; Glass cabinet section is 30” height x 30” x 13.5”; Upper crown is 10.5” height x 27.75”. Interior shelf is adjustable on the wood track. Shelf itself is 26.25” x 10”. As shown, the height above the shelf is 11.5” and below the shelf is 14.5”. Large open shelves below the glass cabinet: Middle shelf is 14.5” height x 28” x 17”; Lowest shelf is 14.5” height x 29” x 17”. NOTE: All of our antiques are direct from Europe. I personally select each item for the quality, design and unique characteristics that you will always find in our distinctive inventory at Geaux Vintage Antiques. …”with all that, why ‘Geaux’ anywhere else?” …
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 77.5 in (196.85 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XIII (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This item is in good condition for its age, with normal signs of age and use, dings, scratches, and other imperfections. Key included for the glass door, but it doesn’t make the lock work. Glass door fits very tightly in frame.
  • Seller Location:
    Shreveport, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11031stDibs: LU5109117467622
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