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French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase Bibliotheque

$11,500
$16,87531% Off
£8,554.06
£12,552.1531% Off
€10,015.11
€14,696.0831% Off
CA$16,046.41
CA$23,546.3631% Off
A$17,956.38
A$26,349.0331% Off
CHF 9,375.98
CHF 13,758.2331% Off
MX$220,754.98
MX$323,933.9331% Off
NOK 118,288.76
NOK 173,575.8931% Off
SEK 111,309.14
SEK 163,334.0631% Off
DKK 74,720.39
DKK 109,644.0631% Off
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About the Item

French Louis XVI style mahogany bookcase (or bibliotheque) with brass trim. The door panels are inset with contrasting "plum pudding" mahogany. The doors have indented corners with brass buttons, the sides are fluted with brass filets, and other brass details accent the piece. The bookcase has five adjustable shelves, each with brass edge trim. The bookcase dismantles for easy transporation.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 87 in (220.98 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Very good restored condition; minor scratched and dings to the brass trim, consistent with age; slight warping of one door. The left side is a little lighter in coloration, possibly due to sun fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Pembroke, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #13191stDibs: U1111148385342

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