Antique Époque French Empire Bookcase or Bibliothèque Fully Restored, 1800-1829

Black Forest bookcase, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau outside of Marseille, France. There is a total of (42) antique Black Forest items that we have imported from the chateau and all will be listed on 1stdibs as soon as they can be photographed. Old Plank has been collecting and selling Black Forest furniture and Black Forest accessories for over 30-years and never have we witnessed a collection of Black Forest of this magnitude. Our 19th century Black Forest bookcase still retains its original wavy glass. Black Forest history began in Switzerland during the 1800’s and expanded with the increasing popular tourist trade. By the late 1800’s, the small animal carvings...

Antique French Bibliothèque, or antique French bookcase was constructed in the style referred to as Louis Philippe (King Louis Philippe I 1830–1848). Our Antique Louis Philippe French...

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bookcase, or if you prefer, Antique French Ebonized Bibliotheque made from solid mahogany over 100-years ago to a very high standard. We have had our share of antique, or supposed to be Antique French mahogany Louis XVI style bookcases, however most tend to be constructed during the 1950’s. This Antique French Ebonized Bookcase is the real deal and is a genuine antique, which our inhouse Old Plank restoration department beautifully restored, with an old school ebonized finish. The French Louis XVI bookcase was completely disassembled (makes for easy ingress and egress), hand-stripped to the bare mahogany wood, restored as necessary and refinished in this deep black Napoleon III style ebonized and brass exterior. One can only imagine what the house must have looked like, or maybe I should have said chateau, where this elegant Antique Louis XVI Bookcase...

Antique French Limed Oak Cabinet, of massive proportions. We seldom, if ever, find a genuine Antique French, circa 1800s Cabinet, of such grandeur. Our ...

This was most likely an old turn of the century French store fitting or display cabinet. Our old plank restoration department thoroughly restored the ca...

Antique French Burl Walnut Glazed China Cabinet, Bookcase or Bibliotheque, with awesome carvings, 2 locking lower drawers, and black accents. This beautifully crafted Burl Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet will definitely change a room with its exquisite unmistakable, antique heritage.

French Louis XVI style mahogany bookcase (or bibliotheque) with brass trim. The door panels are inset with contrasting "plum pudding" mahogany. The doors have indented corners with b...

Monumental 19th century French Empire black lacquered vitrine or display cabinet. The shaped bonnet with intricate doré bronze appointments above...

Empire bookcase – walnut, rootwood and ebonized wood and columns with brass hardware. Glazed doors with interior shelves above single exterior drawer.

A stunning 19th century French Empire period bookcase constructed from mahogany. The large-scale and clean lines of this piece, along with the original wavy glass and wonderful grain...

A rare and magnificent neoclassical mahogany three door bookcase dating to the second half of the 19th century. Resting on a large plinth, the bookcase has three large frame doors with parallel detached moldings over a metal trellis...

Large Antique Library cupboard / bookcase France Walnut around 1850 Dimensions: H x W x D: 295 x 185 x 52 cm Description: Antiq...