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Unusual Empire Style Bookcase, France, 19th Century

About the Item

Quirky and unusual Empire style breakfront bookcase, the wood painted with a faux bois trompe l'oeil, and decorated with plaster moldings painted gold. Three sections, each containing shelving space, painted blue/grey.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.45 in (184 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 75.99 in (193 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Second Half of the 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chips and scuffs.
  • Seller Location:
    Isle Sur La Sorgue, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU93772448602
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