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19th century French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist

19th century French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist

$ 4,725.00
19th century French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist

~Direct from France~
~This stunning French ‘hunt cabinet’ or bookcase is loaded with all the features we look for in our antiques!~
~Tall and impressive, yet slender enough (22”) to fit anywhere~
~Exceptional carved details on the cabinet, please consider the photos~
~Note the high upper pediment, with a center dimensional carved Black Forest fruits, in a ‘broken pediment style, with carved foliage and thick serpentine edgings~
~Upper cabinet includes two “open” shelves with carved ivy on both of the recessed panels, and carved serpentine supports with barley twist pillars on all four sides~
~Much attention to the details, with beveled carved edges to all the shelves and stepped out supports with triple moulding~
~Lower cabinet features a Black Forest carved grapes and branch drawer handle~
~Double barley twist columns flank the lower door, which features a dimensionally carved snipe, surrounded by ivy~
~Carved lower moulding above the substantial bun feet!
~Removable wood shelf inside lower enclosed cabinet ~
~Quality throughout, well built by craftsmen of the period~
~c1880~

~QUALITY~CONDITION~RARITY~
~A distinctive piece, and certainly an exquisite antique and heirloom for your family~

Measurements
79.5”height x 36.25” x 22”.
Two pieces, base only, 38.75”ht. x 36.25” x 22”.
Center open shelf section, only, 29.25”ht.
Crown adds approx. 12” ht.

NOTE: All of our antiques are direct from Europe. I personally select each item for the quality, design and unique characteristics that you will always find in our distinctive inventory at Geaux Vintage Antiques.
Please shop our store and feel free to email with any questions!

Shipping
Due to the larger size, this item requires freight service. White glove service, fully insured, FOB Shreveport, delivered and placed inside your home (first floor only). Typically 5-7 weeks, depending on your location. Free pick-up is also available at our location in Shreveport, LA.

Condition
Good condition for its age, normal signs of age, use, dings, scratches, imperfections. Key included, but old locks never guaranteed. Spotting/dark stain to finish on flat cabinet top. Included multiple photos should be considered as an integral part of the description; please email with any questions prior to making a purchase. Our antique furniture should be purchased for its uniqueness, higher quality material and craftsmanship and antique patina…NOT for like-new condition.

Geaux Vintage Antiques has a large inventory of French, English and European antique furniture, as well as an outstanding selection of antique home décor. …”with all that, why ‘Geaux’ anywhere else?”…

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