Antique Italian Neoclassical Walnut Wood Triple Bookcase

A unique and fascinating take on the traditional Italian lyre leg tables, this walnut table features a third leg that also functions as a stretcher. Hand-carved circa 1860, the subtl...

This large and attractive architectural piece is known as a pulpit canopy. Before the advent of microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platforms known as “wine glass pulpits”. These podiums featured domed roofs called abat-voix, sometimes known as sounding boards, that would project sound outwards. Our walnut wood pulpit canopy is a fine example of such a device. Hand-carved and hand-painted in Italy in the 1700’s, our abat-voix is roughly octagonal in shape. Each of the sides have edges with luxuriously thick step molding, alternating between stained and gilded wood. Each of the corner cornices are adorned with gilded flower carvings, although some are missing. The interior of the canopy features a gilded open sun with sinuous rays emanating all around. Each of the sides are adorned with foliate margents surrounded by scrolls, again with some losses. All the edges are bordered with a thin layer of gilding. Although our fascinating 18th century Italian walnut pulpit canopy was designed for a church pulpit...

19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Walnut Triple Bookcase is a superlative example of the cabinetmaker's art! The talented artisans utilized sumptuous, indigenous French wal...

A wonderful pair of antique neoclassical open bookcases. They were made in England, and date from around the 1900-1920 period. The quality is fantastic, they are extremely well made...