Old French Library Late 19th Century Solid Oak Period Tiles

About the Item

French library period late nineteenth in solid oak. The upper part opens with three glass doors and features adjustable shelves, making it easy to adjust in height. The shelves are held by bronze gougeons. This is very rare. The glazing is original. The three doors are numbered. This numbering allowed the former owner to easily find his documents, his many collectibles. The lower part has 3 doors, they each reveal an adjustable shelf. The belt of the cabinet includes three drawers mounted on dovetails ensuring perfect strength. The drawers can be opened daily and contain many sometimes heavy objects. This drawers slide perfectly. The buttons of the drawers are made of brass. This piece of furniture comes from a castle in the center of the Loire Valley. The bookcase is fully removable with respect to the upper part. The furniture moves easily despite its imposing dimensions. The entire library is of a very high quality and in perfect condition. It will find its place in a library or living room. The whole rests at ground level on a base. All locks are discrete wire entrances and do not protrude from the surface. They are all original. The keys are three in number and are in working order. This furniture of character leaves no one indifferent. Its structure, its dimensions, its patina, the quality of its wood, its various finishing elements arouse admiration.

Dimensions:

Height: 112.21 in (285 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)

Style:

Louis XVI (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak,Joinery

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. This piece of furniture has been carefully cleaned and revised in our workshop by myself and my professional cabinetmakers. Our workshop is open every day from 8 am to 7 pm and our warehouse is full of curiosities.

Seller Location:

SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU9582237769892

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