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Antique French Renaissance Armoire Linen Press Library Bookcase China Cabinet

$5,000
$8,00037% Off
£3,761.05
£6,017.6837% Off
€4,335.24
€6,936.3837% Off
CA$7,043.05
CA$11,268.8937% Off
A$7,727.91
A$12,364.6537% Off
CHF 4,044.43
CHF 6,471.0837% Off
MX$95,104.37
MX$152,166.9937% Off
NOK 50,953.72
NOK 81,525.9537% Off
SEK 47,725.75
SEK 76,361.2037% Off
DKK 32,370.76
DKK 51,793.2237% Off

About the Item

An exquisite French Renaissance Revival Bibliotheque, Linen press or display cabinet. Circa mid 19th cenutry. A large rectangular oak case centered by original 3/4 length glass between turned and fluted columns. Lower side of doors features an inset baroque cartouche with fruit basket and foliate motif within an arched deisgn. Upper molding is stylized with a dentil molding over acanthus frieze. Opens to four adjustable shelves. Case is supported by bun feet. The phrase Knock-down referes to the ability for these pieces to be easily disassembled and re-assembled. This allowed for these massive armoires to be able to shipped hundreds of miles and fit up the narrow staircases and winding hallways of the Victorian and preceding eras.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 89.5 in (227.33 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear commensurate with age and use, light blemishing and splitting to one side panel. Structurally Solid.
  • Seller Location:
    Dayton, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 344411stDibs: LU5343228166812

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