François Linke Bookcases

A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke François Linke The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by a laurel wreath and crossed acanthus branches, above a central large door at top by a lyre on drapery-covered plinth, flanked by scrolling acanthus, with a smaller door to each side hung with floral swags and with central oval plate, the divides cast with a slender flower-filled vase, the interior with adjustable shelves and drawers to the bottom, on shaped foliate-cast plinth and acanthus-capped tapering feet. Inscribed F. Linke to the top right bronze mount and stamped “C LINKE” on the back of the locks. Linke was born in Pankraz in Bohemia and was celebrated by the French as one of the greatest ébénistes of meubles de style at the turn of the century. He began his apprenticeship with a Bohemian master at the age of thirteen. Four years later, he toured Austria, settling and working in Vienna for two years. Linke arrived in Paris in 1875, and by 1881 he had established his own small workshop at 170 rue du Faubourg St. Antoine. Taking 18th century styles as his starting point and adapting earlier styles to contemporary taste, Linke produced fine quality furniture, steadily expanding his business during the next 20 years. He firmly established his reputation after receiving a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900 for his extraordinary Grand Bureau. He continued to use international fairs as a means of exploring new markets, exhibiting at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, the Liege in Belgium and the 1908 Franco-British exhibition in London. Linke’s highly original designs sprang from the Régence and Rococo styles but were imbued with something quite new – Rococo curves were laden with gilt-bronze sculptural mounts in the tradition of A.-C. Boulle (1642-1732) or Charles Cressent (1685-1758). Stylistically, the new designs still adhered to the Rococo; the novelty, however, was Linke’s fusion of the Rococo with the liveliness and the fluidity of the ‘art nouveau’. The Revue called Linke’s creations entierement nouveau, and continued to say that ‘Linke’s stand...

A Great Quality Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine By François Linke François Linke. The rectangular paneled top with three-quarter gallery, above a conf...

This exquisite French sideboard, attributed to the legendary cabinetmaker François Linke, showcases the artistry and refinement of late 19th to early 20th century Parisian craftsmanship. Expertly constructed, the piece features a rich mahogany and kingwood veneer with intricate floral marquetry inlay, framed by gilt-bronze mounts of exceptional quality. The central panel highlights a beautifully detailed urn overflowing with flowers, tied with a ribbon motif, epitomizing the opulent Louis XVI revival style. What truly distinguishes this sideboard are the doré bronze figural mounts—graceful classical maidens adorn each corner, lending elegance and sophistication to the structure. The bronze ornamentation is finely chased and gilded, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail for which Linke was renowned. Topped with a luxurious marble surface, the cabinet provides both functionality and artistry, making it an outstanding addition to a dining room, salon, or collection of important French furniture. François Linke (1855–1946) is celebrated as one of the greatest ébénistes of the Belle Époque, and this sideboard captures his signature style of combining neoclassical tradition with refined artistic innovation. A rare and important piece, this sideboard is ideal for collectors and designers seeking museum-quality furniture...

A Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cabinet By François Linke François Linke – Index no. 1108 Surmounted with a Brèche d’ Alep marble top, above a frie...

French rare 19th century cabinet. Kingwood and parquetry with fine quality gilt bronze mounts. Clock on top. Signed Francois Linke      

These elegant display cabinets (or vitrines) were crafted in the late 19th century by the leading ébéniste (cabinetmaker) of the period, François Linke (French, 1855-1946). Linke was...

An Exceptional Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine By François Linke François Linke – Variant to Index no. 1552 The shaped fleur de pecher marble ...

A Very Good Quality And Attractive Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase, Having Superbly Figured Quarter Veneered Top, With Elegant Dot & Dash Inlaid Decoration, Ov...

A great quality late 19th century louis xv style gilt bronze mounted kingwood vitrine. By François Linke - Varient of Index Number 38 and 1122. Surmounted by a Brèche d'Alep marble...

An Exceptional Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Vitrine By François Linke François Linke – Index no. 458 The fleur de pêcher marble top above a scro...

French mahogany and gilt metal mounted bookcase. The moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors opening to reveal adjustable shelved interior above a brushing slide. The base fitte...

A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase, Having Well Figured Top With Attractive Crossbanded Decoration, Over Two Tier Bookshelves In Quarter Sections ...