Bookcase - Walnut
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Selected by Constance Rousseau
Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.
Estimate € 850 - € 950
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Description from the seller
This imposing open bookshelf is a piece of furniture with great prestige and visual impact, characterized by a design that imitates the classical architecture of temples. Its tall, formal structure makes it the ideal piece for a library, a study, or a living room seeking monumental elegance.
Style and Material Details
Architectural Design: The bookshelf is crowned by a triangular pediment (tympanum), 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 (in this case stylized or with simple friezes) that reinforce the Neoclassical or Empire aesthetic.
Wood and Prestigious Finish: Made of solid wood with a rich, dark reddish-brown finish that enhances the deep grain (probably walnut). Its great height (268.5 cm) and weight of 92.2 kg attest to its solid, monumental construction.
Open 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 acts as a thick plinth.
Recommended Uses
Private Library: Ideal as a central element for antique or collectible volumes.
Study or Executive Office: Adds prestige and authority to the room.
Living Room: Can serve as an exhibition showcase or as a sculptural frame for works of art.
Technical Data
Type: Open Bookcase, Display Furniture, Architectural Shelf
Materials: Solid Wood (dark/reddish-brown finish), Classical Carvings
Style: Neoclassical, Empire, Architectural, Monumental
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateThis imposing open bookshelf is a piece of furniture with great prestige and visual impact, characterized by a design that imitates the classical architecture of temples. Its tall, formal structure makes it the ideal piece for a library, a study, or a living room seeking monumental elegance.
Style and Material Details
Architectural Design: The bookshelf is crowned by a triangular pediment (tympanum), 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 (in this case stylized or with simple friezes) that reinforce the Neoclassical or Empire aesthetic.
Wood and Prestigious Finish: Made of solid wood with a rich, dark reddish-brown finish that enhances the deep grain (probably walnut). Its great height (268.5 cm) and weight of 92.2 kg attest to its solid, monumental construction.
Open 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 acts as a thick plinth.
Recommended Uses
Private Library: Ideal as a central element for antique or collectible volumes.
Study or Executive Office: Adds prestige and authority to the room.
Living Room: Can serve as an exhibition showcase or as a sculptural frame for works of art.
Technical Data
Type: Open Bookcase, Display Furniture, Architectural Shelf
Materials: Solid Wood (dark/reddish-brown finish), Classical Carvings
Style: Neoclassical, Empire, Architectural, Monumental
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
92 g
Wood type
Walnut
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
256 cm
Width
170 cm
Depth
47 cm
Estimated period
20th Century
Can Be Locked
No
