Bookcases & Display Cabinets
French Antique Bookcases
We stock antique french and English bookcase of different sizes to suit all interiors.
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 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 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 Parisian Display Cabinet
An early 20th century French Louis XV style walnut and gilt brass display cabinet of good, shallow proportions, the front and flanks retaining the original, thin curved glass panes. Internally fitted with the original glass shelves and retaining the original lock and key. The walnut timbers with a beautifully faded, original colour and finish, the gilt brass is nicely dulled down by age. Area of P..
$1,400 $1,050
$1,400 $1,050
A Parisian Etagere Bookcase
An elegant French walnut 'étagère' open bookcase, the five shelves supported by four baluster-turned pilasters, standing on bracket feet. Fitted with a later (removable) backing. Area of Paris, circa 1930...
$1,800 $1,350
$1,800 $1,350
A French Pine Bookcase
An early 19th century French Provincial Louis Philippe period solid pine 'Buffet Vitré' bookcase, the Classical pediment with typically generous ogee mouldings above a simple façade with two glazed doors above two drawers and two solid-panelled doors. Internally fitted with shelves. Please note the wonderful, faded colour of the pine timbers. Area of Normandy, circa 1830.Please note: this item is ..
$2,800
$2,800
A Normandy Buffet Vitré
A 19th century French Napoleon III period, Louis XV style, solid pine Buffet Vitré', a glazed buffet-bookcase, the timbers nicely-burnished and with the original patina, retaining the original internal shelving. Fitted with an elegant and large 'Chapeau de Gendarme' pediment, the façade is decorated with haut relief scrollwork and circular mouldings typical of the French Pays de Caux region. Area ..
$3,800
$3,800
A tall 'Bibus' Bookcase
A tall and shallow, early 20th century French Louis XVI style 'Bibus' painted bookcase, the moulded cornice above an open compartment with adjustable-height shelves, standing on a simple and elegant plinth with bun feet. Area of Paris, circa 1930...
$1,800 $1,350
$1,800 $1,350
