Wall shelf unit - Wood






Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.
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A wall shelf dating from around 1900, made of wood, in the Antique Luigi Filippo style.
Description from the seller
Wall-mounted small shelf / small newsstand
– Late 19th century (late 1800s)
– Wood with a carved frame and raised panel
Delightful and elegant wall shelf from the late 19th century, an authentic historic piece of furniture, crafted in wood with decorative craftsmanship of notable quality and taste.
The ensemble recalls the typology of small indoor shrines, widespread from the late 19th century to the very early 20th, designed to adorn corridors and main rooms, sometimes used as a surface for small objects, trinkets, or devotional elements.
The piece is adorned with a rich upper section featuring carvings and volutes in a late nineteenth-century style, with phytomorphic motifs that evoke acanthus leaves, an ornamental element typical of the era. The structure is completed by a beautiful inner panel with a pronounced grain/veining, showing the natural pattern of the wood, very dramatic and refined, which lends depth and visual warmth.
The shelf appears harmonious and well-proportioned, with a small central shelf and a lower compartment underneath, perfect for:
• highlight a wall in the entryway or hallway
• furnish a living room or a reading room with character
• Create a decorative corner in a classic or eclectic interior
From a collecting standpoint, it is a very interesting object because it combines functionality and decoration, maintaining a sober yet impactful elegance typical of late-19th-century furnishings.
End of the 19th century (late 1800s)
Wood with carved detailing and a veined/rooted panel.
Good overall condition, with normal signs of wear consistent with age. Authentic patina and original charm well preserved.
Measures
Height: 55 cm
Width: 41 cm
• Depth: 15 cm
A decorative object with an antique feel, perfect for those who love period details and want to add to their home an authentic, elegant element rich in atmosphere.
Proper packaging and trackable shipping throughout Europe.
Seller's Story
Wall-mounted small shelf / small newsstand
– Late 19th century (late 1800s)
– Wood with a carved frame and raised panel
Delightful and elegant wall shelf from the late 19th century, an authentic historic piece of furniture, crafted in wood with decorative craftsmanship of notable quality and taste.
The ensemble recalls the typology of small indoor shrines, widespread from the late 19th century to the very early 20th, designed to adorn corridors and main rooms, sometimes used as a surface for small objects, trinkets, or devotional elements.
The piece is adorned with a rich upper section featuring carvings and volutes in a late nineteenth-century style, with phytomorphic motifs that evoke acanthus leaves, an ornamental element typical of the era. The structure is completed by a beautiful inner panel with a pronounced grain/veining, showing the natural pattern of the wood, very dramatic and refined, which lends depth and visual warmth.
The shelf appears harmonious and well-proportioned, with a small central shelf and a lower compartment underneath, perfect for:
• highlight a wall in the entryway or hallway
• furnish a living room or a reading room with character
• Create a decorative corner in a classic or eclectic interior
From a collecting standpoint, it is a very interesting object because it combines functionality and decoration, maintaining a sober yet impactful elegance typical of late-19th-century furnishings.
End of the 19th century (late 1800s)
Wood with carved detailing and a veined/rooted panel.
Good overall condition, with normal signs of wear consistent with age. Authentic patina and original charm well preserved.
Measures
Height: 55 cm
Width: 41 cm
• Depth: 15 cm
A decorative object with an antique feel, perfect for those who love period details and want to add to their home an authentic, elegant element rich in atmosphere.
Proper packaging and trackable shipping throughout Europe.
