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Wonderful Carved Chestnut French Provincial Bookcase Cabinet from Brittany

$2,720
$3,40020% Off
£2,068.44
£2,585.5520% Off
€2,385.85
€2,982.3120% Off
CA$3,810.22
CA$4,762.7820% Off
A$4,264.39
A$5,330.4920% Off
CHF 2,226.68
CHF 2,783.3520% Off
MX$52,025.83
MX$65,032.2820% Off
NOK 28,264.75
NOK 35,330.9420% Off
SEK 26,821.51
SEK 33,526.8920% Off
DKK 17,816.36
DKK 22,270.4620% Off
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About the Item

If you love the unusual and unique, this French “Lit-clos” will be a hit in your home. Handmade of chestnut, this is a regional piece from Brittany, France. Its original use was as a recessed bed, however this piece has been revised in order to be used as a bookcase or kitchen display cabinet. The top sits over a wide trunk offering lots of storage. The entire piece is hand-carved with typical Brittany motifs and brass tacks. The carvings represent flowers, hearts, leaves, and other decorative forms. Perfect for a kitchen, hallway, or mudroom. Lots of storage in the trunk. Marie
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 79 in (200.66 cm)Width: 69 in (175.26 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hopewell, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919843040532

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