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Period: Mid-19th Century
Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb late Regency flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, Circa 1830 in date.
The decorative ball mounted cornice sits beautifully above a pair of lancet astragal glazed doors, flan...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Bookcase Round Corner Display Case Shanxi. Wonderful Round Corner Bookcase, Display case, Scholars Shelf. This case features an open façade having four large spacious ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Elm
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow Swedish display cabinet may also be used as a bookcase. Fluted panel doors and decorative carving along the crown add to the Gusta...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
19th Century Italian Pinewood Bookcase - Large Antique Library Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large antique Italian library cabinet made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. This stunning bookcase library from Tuscany has a grey antique patina with light grey painte...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb late Regency flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, Circa 1830 in date.
The decorative ball mounted cornice sits beautifully above a pair of lancet astragal glazed doors, flan...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Flower Mound, TX
Absolutely beautiful coloring on this mahogany drop front secretaire from the mid 19th century. Behind the fall front is a writing surface also exhibiting pigeon holes, slots and thr...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
19th Century Black Swedish Pine Tall Narrow Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Narrow and tall Swedish display cabinet with decorative lattice work along upper glass doors.
Note the striking black painted exterior and contrasting gray interior; while a newer f...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Empire-style wall-mounted bookcase cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Behold an exquisite testimony to the grandeur and craftsmanship of the Empire style: an elegant hanging cabinet or antique bookcase, masterfully crafted from rich walnut wood and ado...
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Empire Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique French Renaissance Revival Chestnut Step Back Book Case c. Mid 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
This mid-19th century French Renaissance Revival step-back bookcase exemplifies the grandeur and decorative intricacy of the period. The piece is crafted from chestnut, a wood that h...
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French Louis XIII Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Chestnut
White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. Dentil molding, diamonds on the drawers and fluted carving along doors and sides reflect its Swedish country styling....
Category
Swedish Country Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Period Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Wilhelm II Oak Armoire/Vitrine or Bookcase/Linen Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A tall and imposing Wilhelm II Vitrine for displaying books, China and/or collectibles in a warm amber-toned oak, with two glass-paneled doors and a carved ...
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Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Chaleyssin Freres Carved Walnut Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century French Chaleyssin Freres Louis Philippe style hand carved walnut two doors display cabinet / bookcase with exterior hand carved design details. The display cabinet /...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase.
From circa 1850-60 and most definitely, “IRISH”.
Made of gorgeous flamed Cuban mahogany which would have been imported from the British Colonies at the end of the 18th Century and early 19th Century.
This piece of is of IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONS.
It is a real STATEMENT piece and of EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY.
It has a very ‘Regency Style’ pelmet or crown with egg and dart moldings under a very straight line crown.
The top section consists of a 4 door bookcase, each with 3 shelving areas. It appears to retain it’s original glass, but it could likewise have been replaced at some time during it’s long life, as it is very rare to find pieces that have not suffered breakages over 150+ years.
Each bookcase door still retains the original moldings to the front with a star shape above and below a central circular viewing panel.
Each section is separated by a carved and fluted roman column/pillar.
The bookcase section rests on top of the base, which consists of a beautiful central secretaire desk accessed by drop down front with working lock and key and rests on 2 pull out rests on either side. The secretary portion has a central tabernacle, with an inlaid oval satinwood medallion above another scallop shell drawer. It has 6 smaller drawers and 8 cubbies. The 2 pillars on either side of the central tabernacle are secret drawers and pull out. The curved crowns above the cubbies on either side are likewise secret drawers and pull out.
Either side of the secretary there are 2 drawers (4 total) with a press or cupboard underneath.
Under the secretary there are 4 large central drawers.
The brasses and hardware are all original to the piece (save 2 extra hinges that have been attached to the drop down secretary to give it more support and stability.
Again, each section is separated by a turned and fluted column/pillar which replicates the 2 side pillars to the central tabernacle of the secretary.
The piece sits on 8 curved feet.
This was an extremely high quality piece when made. This is also supported by the fact that the secondary woods are also mahogany and not pine or oak for slightly lesser quality pieces of the era.
This piece is specifically identifiable as an Irish Georgian Style piece by virtue of the scallop shell moldings on the base side presses (see photos).
Irish Georgian furniture...
Category
Irish George III Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut four door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich figured walnut, circa 1860 in date.
This grand bookcase features rounded corners and an uppe...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Provencal Pine Library Bookcase - Antique Buffet Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique French Provencal style library bookcase made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The medium sized two part buffet cabinet, cupboard is compos...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Wire
19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This superb quality and exceptional French mid-19th-century solid walnut and ebonised three-door bibliotheque, or library bookcase, is a remarkable piece. It features a tall moulded ...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Walnut
French Louis Philippe Grand Scale Deux Corps Bibliotheque
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome grand scale Louis Philippe Period Deux Corps Bibliotheque. Wonderfully constructed from sound oak with 4 glass paned doors to the upper section and 4 solid wood door...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis Philippe Bookcase/Cupboard in Chestnut w/ Glass Panels
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful and expertly-crafted French Louis Philippe cupboard or bookcase in chestnut with mullioned glass panels. Made of solid chestnut with lovely graining and small burled...
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Chestnut
7' Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Excepti...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique English walnut bookcase. In good condition. The cabinet has adjustable shelves. The inside is made blue/grey
Beautiful bookca...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Exceptionel Bookcase Forming Desk, by G. Grohé, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional neo Renaissance bookcase forming desk. This monumental piece consists in a lower part forming drop-front desk supported by two pillars with drawers. The lateral parts each open with a moulded door. The bookcase occupies the upper part, opening by four windows...
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French Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Mid-19th Century Painted Cabinet with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French painted wood cabinet from the mid-19th century features two wire decorated doors. These chicken wire doors enclose four inner shelves, wh...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Early 19th century antique French country Cherrywood cabinet/bookcase
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 19th century handmade French country Cherrywood cabinet/bookcase. This cabinet has a beautiful amber patina to the Cherrywood and features as original pewter hardwar...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Gothic Revival Walnut Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic Revival Walnut Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a study in craftsmanship that transcends mere cabinetmaking into the realm of art! Of course, it is a stellar dis...
Category
French Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Glazed Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany glazed cupboard bookcase having a shaped moulded cornice above a figured mahogany frieze above a pair of figured mahogany glaze...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Other
19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century wonderful Aragonese Spanish desk bureau, bookcase, high-quality Spanish rustic furniture in pine wood with beautiful polychrome work. and hand-carved wood, with geometri...
Category
Spanish Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Iron
English Grand Library Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large and luxurious 19th century English cabinet, wall unit crafted in mahogany with an architecturally significant design, featuring cornices, paneled doors, campaign brass hardware...
Category
English Campaign Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Grand 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Bookcase is a remarkable work of art, one that captivates the visual senses from the top of the crown to the base! Signed by the ...
Category
French Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This European country pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. The upper pane glass doors allow for ideal display of any collection held within and is deep enough ...
Category
Swedish Country Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Fantastic Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bookcase cabinet having a quality moulded cornice above a pair of prett...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Antique Solid Walnut Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique in solid walnut wood bookcase or vitrine. Very linear and essential perfect to be combined even in a modern home. The upper part with glass doors is perfect for displaying your collection of precious objects or books. In the lower part one comfortable drawer. Ample useful internal space equipped with three shelves. Perfect conditions ready to be placed in your beautiful home...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique bookcase was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The traditional display cabinet built of two separate parts, rests on a straight bottom plinth base. The top ...
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French Louis XIV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Paint
Large antique bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique mahogany bookcase. In completely original condition. Beautiful warm weathered mahogany color. The cabinet has 8 parts with adjustable shelves. Behind each glass do...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Saddle Display Case
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional late 19th century Saddle Display Case in Bibliotheque form from a horse farm in the Southwest of France. Soundly constructed from painted wood with original glass. T...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Victorian inlaid walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is an impressive size with a breakfront design in t...
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British Late Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Glazed 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian revival mahogany glazed bookcase.
This bookcase is raised upon cabriole legs.
Circa 1860 The bookcase features 2 astragal glazed doors which open to reveal 5 adjustable shel...
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Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality William IV mahogany glazed bureau bookcase, circa 1835, 19th century.
We have a key for the bookcase and a small internal door on...
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William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND IMPOSING Early 19C French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Bookcase.
French Provincial Oak Bookcase from circa 1840.
Heavily carved, this style is often referred to as being in "Hunt Style", from Northern France and often incorrectly, described as Flemish.
Pelmet heavily carved with Armorial Crest.
The upper section consists of a 2 door glass fronted Bookcase and has Gorgeous barley twist columns to the sides, with 3 interior shelves.
The Base has two doors each with exquisite carvings, one with hanging game birds...
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Gold
Antique Victorian Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A tall and very impressive antique Victorian bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period.
It is a great size, with lots of storage space in the upper and ...
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British High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid 19th Century Bookcase, Late Biedermeier, Northern Germany
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bookcase
North Germany
Mahogany
middle 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 198 x 138 x 49 cm
Description:
Front glazed bookcase from the late Biedermeier era circa 1850-18...
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Rosewood American Victorian Etagere Attributed to Alexander Roux C1860s
By Alexander Roux
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Rosewood. Carved. 2 shelves. Mirrored backsplash. One dovetailed drawer. Two doors containing one shelf. 76 1/2" H x 52 7/8" W x 21 3/4" D.
Condition
Surface scratches. Stains. Min...
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American High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Neoclassical Bookcase by Artist Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1850’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite Danish bookcase designed by Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), one of Denmark’s most renowned Golden Age artists. This elegant neoclassical piece, crafted in rich mahogany...
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Danish Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Cupboard Bookcase
Located in London, England
Cupboard base with single door glazed bookcase top in original paint finish.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Important Gothic Revival Using 17th Century Panels Bookcase Dresser Cherubs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and important Gothic Revival circa 1860 bookcase dresser made using period 17th century paneling
This piece is really quite rare, the ...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet is an incredible example of the grandeur of the Renaissance Revival that captivated Europe during the last quarter of the 1800s. ...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Louis Philippe Period French Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Louis Philippe Style Walnut Step Back Bookcase / Cupboard with Wavy Glass. Louis Philippe period pieces are just as suitable in a classic or modern...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Large Neoclassic Cupboard Bookcase Wardrobe in Massive Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique solid walnut wardrobe that can also be used as a bookcase, completely disassembled. Furniture restored and waxed. Missing any int...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...
Category
English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
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French Directoire Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique English Mahogany Glass Front Bureau Bookcase, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany glass front Bureau bookcase with Fitted Interior, circa 1830.
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
19thC English Glazed Oak Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870
19thC English Glazed Oak Bookcase Cabinet
Adjustable Shelves and original hardware with good form and colour.
With original Key for top cabine...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century country French Louis XIV white washed bookcase is the perfect choice for storage, display and adding a timeless panache to your deco...
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French Louis XIV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Cut Steel
William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Large William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, with 4 glazed doors above panelled cupboard doors.
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous lacquered cabinet is a 19th-century Chinese apothecary chest, originally used in a pharmacy to organize and store traditional herbal medicines. A statement piece brilli...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Elm
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