Small 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase

Wonderful English 19th Century mahogany folio cabinet. This library cabinet features a hide top over two cross-banded panelled doors with a divided inte...

An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers and Wonderful Carving Throughout. This superb bookcase features the best quality mahogany veneers laid on to an oak carcase with solid mahogany doors, all expensive features that were only employed by the best workshops when money was no object. The shaped cornice and the panelled lower doors suggest a gothic inspiration but this is handled with real delicacy which was often not the case with later 19th century gothic revivalism which could be overbearing and overpowering to the eye. Designed for the display of fine books, porcelain or objects, the top section of the bookcase is largely plain, allowing the fine veneers to shine in conjunction with small carvings on the pilasters and a number of finely executed mouldings. The lower section is where the decorative scheme becomes more pronounced, small acanthus carvings on the pilasters framing the spectacular panelled doors which are executed in particularly high relief. Even here where the decoration is more prominent, the grain of the mahogany catches the eye first as it is so beautifully figured and of excellent colour. The pilasters on this lower section are carved so as to simulate partially octagonal columns of obvious gothic inspiration and there are pull out reading and writing slides concealed in the frieze between the upper and lower sections. The doors in the base section open to reveal simple cupboards...

A rare pair of elegant English Regency mahogany chiffoniers or side cabinets. Surmounted by a two tier graduated gallery with scrolled end supports and turned spindles. The top has a galleried shelf...

Fine quality late 19th Century Arts and Crafts ebonised and amboyna cabinet by Marsh Jones and Cribb. The superstructure with a central mirror flanked by timber panels...

English 19th century Kentian style cupboard with gilded, carved wood details.

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Rests of old paint on this charming French cabinet/bookcase, in very good vintage condition, ready to cheer up your room.

19th century oak hand-carved bookcase from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved edge, following down to paneled sides and a sin...

An exceptional French mahogany bookcase - bibliotheque with finely cast gilt bronze mounts and interior fitted with 4 shelves. Late 19th century with original key. Very Fine top qual...

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Rare danish carved mahogany bookcase circa 1840. 2 part bookcase.  Top section with hidden drawer below the cornice.  Applied carving to corners and around the key hole.  Double gla...