Early 19th Century French Charles X Period Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine

A unique piece from a short period of time in French furniture making, this early nineteenth century French Charles X period palisander vitrine or bookcase features fine lines of lem...

This late nineteenth century Louis XVI mahogany Bibliotheque or bookcase is finished in stunning bronze banding. Bronze-fluted corners flank its two beveled glass doors. The doors open to reveal an interior fitted with four adjustable interior shelves and two lower drawers of dovetail construction. An addition lower drawer below the doors is detailed with a central bronze cartouche surrounded by scrolling leaves and tassels. Each corner of the crown is appointed with a bronze finial. The case rests on Classic Louis XVI finial...

This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period vitrine or bookcase is constructed of burl walnut and features clean simple lines. Providing an elegant contrast, the piece is trimme...

This early nineteenth century Empire period walnut bookcase features half columns that flank its glass doors. The columns are capped in bronze detailed with diamond and a Vitruvian s...

Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top with white veining. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Its single door is finished with a bronze border and key surround and opens to reveal an interior with three adjustable shelves. The cabinet rests on Classic finial...

This small scale late 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with bronze banding. Its corners feature fluting and the side panels are also inset with bronze banding. Its two doors open to reveal an interior with four adjustable shelves. The cabinet rests on classic finial feet...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Bookcase ~ Vitrine is a marvel of fine artisanry, with elegantly arched crown festooned with hand-carved floral and foliates cascadin...

Very rare to found a Louis-Philippe Period bookcase or vitrine with 6 doors. Because of its large scale, it shows that it was an order to fill a wall. The purpose was probably to us...

This Bookcase is made of mahogany and it has its original glasses. The inside depth is 9''D The body dimensions are 79''W x 11.5''D

An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers and Wonderful Carving Throughout. This superb bookcase features the best quality mahogany veneers laid on to an oak carcase with solid mahogany doors, all expensive features that were only employed by the best workshops when money was no object. The shaped cornice and the panelled lower doors suggest a gothic inspiration but this is handled with real delicacy which was often not the case with later 19th century gothic revivalism which could be overbearing and overpowering to the eye. Designed for the display of fine books, porcelain or objects, the top section of the bookcase is largely plain, allowing the fine veneers to shine in conjunction with small carvings on the pilasters and a number of finely executed mouldings. The lower section is where the decorative scheme becomes more pronounced, small acanthus carvings on the pilasters framing the spectacular panelled doors which are executed in particularly high relief. Even here where the decoration is more prominent, the grain of the mahogany catches the eye first as it is so beautifully figured and of excellent colour. The pilasters on this lower section are carved so as to simulate partially octagonal columns of obvious gothic inspiration and there are pull out reading and writing slides concealed in the frieze between the upper and lower sections. The doors in the base section open to reveal simple cupboards...

An exceptional fine early 19th century, Regency period brass, mahogany, satinwood and boxwood inlay secretaire bookcase. The upper section with a surmounted by an ornate fretted bras...

This Louis Philippe vitrine was crafted in France during the 19th century from finley bookmatched mahogany. A brass border encompasses the large single pane of glass and faux panel b...