Bookcases and Library Furniture
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A French Louis XVI Bookcase
An elegant, mid 19th century French Napoleon III period, Louis XVI style flame mahogany and brass-mounted two-door bookcase, internally fitted with adjustable-height shelves. Please note the fine quality and the elegance of the gilt brass mouldings, offset against the polished mahogany timbers. Paris, circa 1860. ..
$3,800 $2,850
$3,800 $2,850
An Andre Arbus Bookcase
An important, mid 20th century two-part bookcase designed by André Arbus (1903-1969), a French furniture designer, sculptor and architect. The formal and clean architectural lines are typical of Arbus' work, as are the use of fine grained European sycamore-maple timbers and gilt brass elements. Area of Paris, circa 1950. André Arbus’ creations were focused on quality, comfort, and the ce..
$18,000 $13,500
$18,000 $13,500
A French Baker's Stand
A large and elegant, early 20th century French wrought iron and turned brass Établi de Boulanger baker's stand, the structure decorated with iron scrollwork and fitted with three sturdy shelves, standing on sturdy cast iron plinths. Area of Paris, circa 1930...
$4,800 $3,600
$4,800 $3,600
A French Louis XIV Desk
A 19th century French Louis XIV style, haut-relief carved solid oak 'double-face' bureau desk, fitted with four drawers (the right-hand side drawer is a single, deep drawer). Standing on carved, barley twist-turned legs joined by a turned 'H' stretcher, each of the drawers carved with foliate scrolls and retaining its brass handle. Area of Paris, circa 1880.This piece is currently able to be viewe..
$3,200 $2,400
$3,200 $2,400
A French Louis XVI Bookcase
A fine,19th century French Louis XVI style two-door walnut bookcase, internally fitted with adjustable-height shelves. The pediment is decorated with a carved and fretted knotted-ribbon motif, an allegory for a romantic union. Retaining the original astragal glass panels and the original lock and key. The finish has the original, warm walnut patination. Area of Paris, circa 1880...
$3,200 $2,400
$3,200 $2,400
A French Louis XVI Bookcase
A French Louis XVI style two-door bookcase of good, shallow proportions, the restrained, masculine façade decorated with flat pilasters and diamond paterae. Fitted with clear glass side panels and front door panels and internally fitted with the original, adjustable-height shelves. Retaining the original escutcheons, lock and key. Please note the fine workmanship typical of a cabinetmaking worksho..
$2,400 $1,800
$2,400 $1,800
A French Music Sheet Stand
A 19th century French Napoleon III period ebonised timber music sheet stand, the finely-turned uprights holding six shelves, the space between the lower ones fitted with compartments for loose sheet music. Please note the pediment decorated with a carved and fretted lyre and with foliate motifs. Retaining the original caster wheels. Area of Paris, circa 1870...
$980
$980
A French Napoleon III Armoire Bookcase
FOR TRENTHAM Nr 8Fit mirror to door and get key working properly.A 19th century French Napoleon III period, book matched walnut Armoire/ Display Bookcase, the curved 'Chapeau de Gendarme' pediment above a single, clear glass door. A drawer with a lock and key is fitted into the plinth. Internally fitted with the original, adjustable height shelves. Retaining the original locks and keys, in working..
$2,400
$2,400
A pair of Classical Composers' Bookends
A vintage pair of French cast and brass-patinated composite stone Classical composers' bookends, one with a bust of Richard Wagner, the other with a bust of Giuseppe Verdi. Both standing on their original timber plinths. A The rear of the busts is signed C. Gazzo. Area of Paris, circa 1950. ..
$320 $240
$320 $240
