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Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance

About the Item

Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous antique French bookcase cabinet, unusually SLENDER profile, yet very tall and majestic (almost 8. ft.) and covered with beautiful hand carvings! High carved upper crown features an open pediment with center oval cartouche . Upper cabinet has large, stepped out carved triple moulding above a wide carved frieze that features a dimensional carved mask amid carved foliate scrolls, with carved keystone corners on either side. Full length barley twist columns flank the large door that features upper glass framed with dome shaped carved trim. Lower door panel has hand carved painting instruments . Large drawer below the door has fully carved front and dimensional carved mask handle. Four removable shelves with carved edges, are adjustable upon the original notched wood supports inside. Quality throughout with dovetailed joinery. Solid oak, heavy and strong, well built by craftsmen of the period. Circa 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 86.42 in (219.5 cm)Width: 55.32 in (140.5 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1726224539532
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