Bookcase - Walnut





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A single freestanding bookcase in solid walnut wood from Italy, dating to 1950–1960, in neoclassical/imperial architectural style, 256 cm high, 170 cm wide and 47 cm deep, featuring a triangular tympanum and fluted side columns.
Description from the seller
This imposing open-shelf bookcase is a piece of great prestige and visual impact, characterized by a design that imitates the classical architecture of temples. Its tall, formal silhouette makes it the ideal piece for a library, study, or living room seeking monumental elegance.
Style and Material Details
Architectural Design: The bookcase is crowned by a triangular pediment (timpano), typical of classical orders, giving it a majestic bearing and a strong identity.
Colonnade: The central open shelving is framed by two imposing fluted side columns (half-columns), with bases and capitals (in this case stylized or with simple friezes) that reinforce the Neoclassical or Empire aesthetic.
Wood and Fine Finish: Made of solid wood with a rich, dark reddish-brown finish that highlights the deep grain (probably walnut). The 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 collectible objects. The lower base serves as a thick plinth.
Recommended Uses
Private Library: Ideal as a central element for ancient or collectible volumes.
Study or Executive Office: Adds prestige and authority to the environment.
Living Room: Can serve as a showroom display or a sculptural frame for works of art.
Technical Data
Type: Open-Shelf Bookcase, Display Furniture, Architectural Shelving
Materials: Solid Wood (dark/reddish finish), Classic Carving
Style: Neoclassical, Empire, Architectural, Monumental
Seller's Story
This imposing open-shelf bookcase is a piece of great prestige and visual impact, characterized by a design that imitates the classical architecture of temples. Its tall, formal silhouette makes it the ideal piece for a library, study, or living room seeking monumental elegance.
Style and Material Details
Architectural Design: The bookcase is crowned by a triangular pediment (timpano), typical of classical orders, giving it a majestic bearing and a strong identity.
Colonnade: The central open shelving is framed by two imposing fluted side columns (half-columns), with bases and capitals (in this case stylized or with simple friezes) that reinforce the Neoclassical or Empire aesthetic.
Wood and Fine Finish: Made of solid wood with a rich, dark reddish-brown finish that highlights the deep grain (probably walnut). The 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 collectible objects. The lower base serves as a thick plinth.
Recommended Uses
Private Library: Ideal as a central element for ancient or collectible volumes.
Study or Executive Office: Adds prestige and authority to the environment.
Living Room: Can serve as a showroom display or a sculptural frame for works of art.
Technical Data
Type: Open-Shelf Bookcase, Display Furniture, Architectural Shelving
Materials: Solid Wood (dark/reddish finish), Classic Carving
Style: Neoclassical, Empire, Architectural, Monumental

