By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Exceptional tall bookcase designed by Jean Claude Mahey, France, circa 1970s.
This striking architectural piece features a beautifully figured burl elm veneer enhanced by a rich high-gloss lacquer finish, characteristic of Mahey’s luxurious French modern aesthetic. Elegant brass accents subtly frame the structure and highlight the refined geometric lines.
The composition combines open shelving with a lower enclosed storage cabinet, creating both visual lightness and practical functionality. Its tall proportions and sculptural presence make it an ideal statement piece for a living room, office, or sophisticated interior project.
A highly decorative and collectible example of French seventies design.
Designer: Jean Claude Mahey
Origin: France
Period: 1970s
Materials: Burl elm, lacquer, brass
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear
Dimensions:
Width: 89 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Height: 240 cm
Lower cabinet height: 73 cm
Jean Claude Mahey
French modern
Burl elm
Elm burl
Burlwood bookcase
Lacquered bookcase
French bookcase
Étagère
Architectural shelving
1970s furniture
Seventies design
Hollywood Regency
Luxury furniture
Vintage shelving
Modernist storage
Brass details
High gloss lacquer
Statement bookcase
Collector furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Elm Bookcases