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American Folk Art Painted Pine Teal Bookcase on Casters with Removable Shelves

$1,800
£1,359.29
€1,556.26
CA$2,542.07
A$2,775.33
CHF 1,454.99
MX$33,707.48
NOK 18,170.50
SEK 17,157.79
DKK 11,615.82

About the Item

American folk art bookcase retaining its original teal and orange paint (ca. 1920, USA). Features five removable shelves and the original caster wheels for easy mobility. A unique piece whose design and vibrant palette pair well with various design aesthetics - modernist, primitive, regency, deco. Natural crackling/patina to the original paint along with spotting/soiling/general wear. Structurally sound, original condition. H: 53.63" x L: 27.75" x D: 12.63" Shelves: L: 24.5" x D: 8.75" Interior space with the shelves removed: H: 45.13" The height between the shelves is roughly 8.5" (some slightly more, some slightly less).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.63 in (136.23 cm)Width: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)Depth: 12.63 in (32.09 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Natural crackling/patina to the original paint along with spotting/soiling/general wear. Structurally sound, original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000050351stDibs: LU1444246775122

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