Bookcase - Walnut





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A single-piece walnut wood display library in a Neoclassical/Empire architectural style from Italy, dating to 1950–1960, 256 cm high, 170 cm wide, 47 cm deep, in very good condition.
Description from the seller
This imposing open bookcase is a prestigious and visually impactful piece of furniture, featuring a design that imitates classical temple architecture. Its tall, formal silhouette makes it ideal for a library, study, or drawing room seeking monumental elegance.
Details of Style and Materials
Architectural Design: The bookcase is crowned with a triangular pediment (timpano), typical of classical orders, giving it a majestic bearing and a strong identity.
Fluted Columns: The central open shelving is framed by two imposing fluted side columns (half-columns), with bases and capitals (stylized or with simple friezes) reinforcing the Neoclassical or Imperial aesthetic.
Wood and Fine Finish: Crafted in solid wood with a rich, dark reddish-brown finish that enhances the deep grain (likely walnut). Its great height (268.5 cm) and weight of 92.2 kg attest to its solid, monumental construction.
Visible Shelving: The interior is divided into five long open shelves with a solid base, perfect for displaying books, antique volumes, or collectibles. The lower base functions as a thick plinth.
Recommended Uses
Private Library: Ideal as a central element for antique or collectible volumes.
Office or Executive Studio: Adds prestige and authority to the space.
Living Room: Can serve as a display showcase or as a sculptural frame for art objects.
Technical Data
Type: Open-Style Bookcase, Display Furniture, Architectural Shelf
Materials: Solid Wood (dark reddish finish), Classical Carvings
Style: Neoclassical, Imperial, Architectural, Monumental
Seller's Story
This imposing open bookcase is a prestigious and visually impactful piece of furniture, featuring a design that imitates classical temple architecture. Its tall, formal silhouette makes it ideal for a library, study, or drawing room seeking monumental elegance.
Details of Style and Materials
Architectural Design: The bookcase is crowned with a triangular pediment (timpano), typical of classical orders, giving it a majestic bearing and a strong identity.
Fluted Columns: The central open shelving is framed by two imposing fluted side columns (half-columns), with bases and capitals (stylized or with simple friezes) reinforcing the Neoclassical or Imperial aesthetic.
Wood and Fine Finish: Crafted in solid wood with a rich, dark reddish-brown finish that enhances the deep grain (likely walnut). Its great height (268.5 cm) and weight of 92.2 kg attest to its solid, monumental construction.
Visible Shelving: The interior is divided into five long open shelves with a solid base, perfect for displaying books, antique volumes, or collectibles. The lower base functions as a thick plinth.
Recommended Uses
Private Library: Ideal as a central element for antique or collectible volumes.
Office or Executive Studio: Adds prestige and authority to the space.
Living Room: Can serve as a display showcase or as a sculptural frame for art objects.
Technical Data
Type: Open-Style Bookcase, Display Furniture, Architectural Shelf
Materials: Solid Wood (dark reddish finish), Classical Carvings
Style: Neoclassical, Imperial, Architectural, Monumental

