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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss

$1,074.88
£791.65
€895
CA$1,462.29
A$1,624.93
CHF 851.48
MX$19,926.89
NOK 10,860.15
SEK 10,216.83
DKK 6,813.50
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About the Item

Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland. Lovely carved bears by a master carver & Black Forest floral styled base. These make marvellous decorative pieces filled with your favourite books displayed on your desk or a shelf ! Very practical & breathtaking. Max width when extended 52 cm/ 20.47 inches. This comes with free shipping safely packed from Amsterdam to you in 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ijzendijke, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2997345200702

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