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Style: Charles X
French Charles X Bookcase in Cherry Wood w/ Original Glass Door Panels, c. 1820
French Charles X Bookcase in Cherry Wood w/ Original Glass Door Panels, c. 1820

French Charles X Bookcase in Cherry Wood w/ Original Glass Door Panels, c. 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very beautiful French Charles X bookcase in cherry, circa 1820 with original glass panels and key. Original French polish finish. Makes a great bookcase or display cabinet! Measur...

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1820s French Antique Charles X Bookcases

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Mercury Glass, Cherry

Antique French Charles X Burr Maple and Ormolu Bookcase 19th Century
Antique French Charles X Burr Maple and Ormolu Bookcase 19th Century

Antique French Charles X Burr Maple and Ormolu Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Charles X burr maple bookcase with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1820 in date. It has been crafted from the finest burr maple and is decorated with finely cast ormolu mounts typical of the Empire style. It features a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, above a further pair of panelled doors enclosing an adjustable shelf, flanked by maple columns with finely detailed ormolu Corinthian Capitals. The cabinet is raised on decorative shaped block feet. This opulent bookcase will be the focal point of any room and will blend very well with contemporary interiors. Complete with the original working locks and keys. Condition: In excellent condition having been cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 184 x width 130 x depth 54 Dimensions in inches: Height 72.4 x width 51.2 x depth 21.3 Charles X Charles Philippe; 9 October 1757 – 6 November 1836, was known for most of his life as the Count of Artois before he reigned as King of France from 16 September 1824 until 2 August 1830. An uncle of the uncrowned King Louis XVII, and younger brother to reigning Kings Louis XVI and Louis XVIII, he supported the latter in exile and eventually succeeded him. His rule of almost six years ended in the July Revolution of 1830, which resulted in his abdication and the election of Louis Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as King of the French. Exiled once again, Charles died...

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1820s French Antique Charles X Bookcases

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Ormolu

Pair of  19th century  bookcases
Pair of  19th century  bookcases

Pair of 19th century bookcases

Located in Wijnegem, BE

An exceptional pair of Charles X style rosewood bookcases, in veneered wood and marquetry, with two glazed doors, France c. 1850s Dimensions: H234 x W136 x D44 cm. H92.13 x W53.54 ...

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1850s French Antique Charles X Bookcases

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Rosewood

Walnut display cabinet bookcase from the early 1800s, Charles X period.
Walnut display cabinet bookcase from the early 1800s, Charles X period.

Walnut display cabinet bookcase from the early 1800s, Charles X period.

Located in Cesena, FC

Walnut display cabinet bookcase from the early 1800s, Charles X period. Italian cabinet of fine proportions, with an important cornice and fretwork decoration in the doors. The feet...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Charles X Bookcases

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Walnut

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Charles X bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

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