Bookcase/Vitrine

French Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Vitrine This is a huge Vitrine made from solid mahogany at the beginning of the 20th century. This piece originally comes from Perpignan in the south west of France; it used to belong to a conservatory and was used to display musical instruments or trophies. The molded cornice is centering a lovely medallion with a detailed embellishment depicting what seems to be a young woman. This item features 3 adjustable glass shelves supported by brass brackets (More shelves can be made if requested). Hardware is in original condition. Circa date 1900. Dimensions 133"high/ 56"wide/ 20"deep.
 

19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Style Painted Bookcase This is a very pretty and decorative bookcase made from pine at the end of the 19th century. This appealing piece of furniture is very convenient thanks to 3 display areas, each with a couple of adjustable shelves, revealed by 3 doors mounted with their original beveled glass panes. Hardware is in original condition. Note the intricately carved acanthus shaped legs, which complete the look while bringing stability. Note some minor chips here and there due the age. Circa date 1890. Dimensions 68"high/ 79"wide/ 24"deep.
 

19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Period Bookcase A very appealing simple and rustic bookcase made from solid pine by the end of the reign of Louis Philippe, featuring an upper part providing a pair of glass doors revealing a large display area with 4 non-adjustable shelves upon a bottom compartment; hidden by a pair of paneled recessed doors; offering additional storage. Please note that the left door features its original glass pane while the other one is estimated to be from the beginning of the 20th century. Hardware is original. Circa date 1840. Dimensions 79 ¼" high/ 57" wide/ 17" deep.
 

19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Bookcase This is an exquisitely patinaed bookcase made during the Louis Philippe period by the first half of the 19th century and boasting a very pretty mahogany veneer. A flat molded cornice sitting upon a single glass door revealing an efficient display area with 3 adjustable shelves mounts this elegantly simple piece. Note that the glass pane is not original and has been replaced at some point. A few minor scratches and dents can be seen here and there due to the age. Circa date 1830. Dimensions 74"high/ 39"wide/ 17"deep.
 

18th Century French Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Bookcase A splendid and massive Bookcase, handcrafted from solid oak by the end of the 18th century and boasting a stunning patina, topped by a flat molded cornice sitting upon the large straight façade providing a pair of triple paneled glass doors revealing a very convenient display, storage area featuring a total of 4 large shelves. The glass panes mounted on the doors are not original and have been replaced at some point. The pediment consists of a flat bottom molded cornice supported by large ball feet. Hardware is in original condition except for the lock and key which are estimated to be from the end of the 19th century. Several minor scratches and dents can be seen here and there due to the age. Circa date 1780. Dimensions: 85 3/8"(height) x 62"(wide) x 27 1/8"(depth)
 

19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Bookcase A fantastic and beautifully patinaed Bookcase made from solid oak during the reign of Napoleon III by the second half of the 19th century. This stunning antique is boasting an impressive and intricate embellishment from the gadrooned cornice highlighted by an heavily carved upper frieze sitting upon the step-back façade flanked by barley twisted columns, providing a pair of recessed paneled glass doors, revealing a large display compartment with a pair of adjustable shelves; standing above a sturdy pediment offering additional storage thanks to a large bottom drawer. Note that only one glass pane is original. Hardware is in original condition. Circa date 1860. Dimensions: 93 1/8"(height) x 53 ¾"(wide) x 19 ½"(depth) x 58 ¼"(crown width)
 

19th Century French Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Bookcase A very appealing and beautifully patinaed Bookmade made from solid oak during the reign of Napoleon III by the middle part of the 19th century. This handsome piece is mounted by a gadrooned cornice sitting upon a step-back façade flanked by a pair of tapered fluted columns and featuring a pair of recessed glass doors revealing a large compartment with 3 adjustable shelves sitting upon additional storage provided by a large bottom drawer. Note that one glass pane is original. Hardware is in original condition. Circa date 1860. Dimensions: 87 ½"(height) x 51 3/8"(wide) x 19"(depth)
 

French Antique Louis XV Style Walnut Bookcase A very pretty Louis XV Style Bookcase made from solid and nicely patinaed walnut at the beginning of the 20th century consisting of a flat molded cornice sitting upon a straight façade centering a couple of niches mounted by inlaid Maltese Cross and flanked by a pair of paneled glass doors revealing large storage compartments with adjustable shelves. The pediment features a nicely scrolled apron, underneath a 3-drawer frieze offering additional storage; standing on cabriole legs. Note minor scratches and dents here and there due to the age. Circa date 1900. Dimensions: 62 ½"(height) x 60 ½"(wide) x 17"(depth).
 

French Antique Louis XV Style Oak Bookcase This is an adorable bookcase commonly called "Curio"by the French sculpted from solid oak at the beginning of the 20th century featuring a pair of paneled recessed glass doors revealing an efficient storage/ display compartment with 2 adjustable shelves; standing on a lovely scrolled apron centering flower head and supported by cabriole legs. Note that the glass panes and brass handle are in original condition. A few minor scratches and dents can be seen here and there due to the age. Circa date 1900. Dimensions: 50"(height) x 25 ¼"(wide) x 13"(depth)
 

French Antique Louis XVI Style Pine Bookcase An impressive and massive bookcase made from solid pine at the beginning of the 20th century originally coming from Aubenas (Ardeche France). This huge piece was actually built into the wall and the current back panel has been added recently. This piece consists of a flat molded cornice sitting upon an open façade providing a total of 5 non-adjustable shelves flanked by fluted sides. Circa date 1900. Dimensions 113 ½"high/ 85"wide/ 14"deep.


 

French Antique Louis XVI Style Parisian Bookcase Here is an elegantly simple and adorably patinaed bookcase made at the beginning of the 20th century and typical from Paris during the Art Nouveau period. This massive piece is boasting a lovely rosewood veneer highlighted by the original bronze mounts and featuring a pair of paneled doors with chicken wire revealing large storage compartment with 2 adjustable shelves. Hardware is in original condition. Note minor scratches and dents here and there due to the age. Circa date 1900. Dimensions: 73 ¼"(height) x 51 5/8"(wide) x 16 ½"(depth)
 

19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Style Walnut Bookcase This is a very nice Bookcase made from walnut by the end of the 19th century. This elegantly simple piece is highlighted by a very appealing patina and features a pair of paneled recessed glass doors mounted with their original glass panes revealing a large storage compartment with 4 adjustable shelves. The pediment consists of tapered turned legs that provide stability and sturdiness. Hardware is in original condition. Note minor scratches and dents here and there due to the age. Circa date 1880. Dimensions: 88 ½"(height) x 51 ¼"(wide) x 15"(depth)
 

French Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany Demi-Lune Bookcase A lovely Demi-Lune Bookcase made from mahogany by the middle part of the 20th century. The white with grey veins Carrera sits upon a single glass door revealing a display area with a pair of adjustable glass shelves. Note that the back mirror and the glass panels are in original condition. The central compartment is flanked by quarter of moon shelves, which offer additional storage. 4 charming fluted legs bring support. Circa date 1940. Dimensions 48"high/ 48 ½"wide/ 14"deep.


 

19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Period Faux Bamboo Bookcase Here is an adorable and lovely patinaed Faux Bamboo bookcase made from solid pine by the end of the reign of Napoleon III during the second half of the 19th century. This simple but appealing piece is mounted by a pair of finials standing upon the straight façade featuring a single door with its original beveled glass pane revealing an efficient storage and display area providing a total of 3 shelves. Additional storage is provided thanks to the large bottom drawer. Several scratches and dents can be seen here and there due to the age. Circa date 1870. Dimensions 92"high/ 40"wide/ 17"deep.