Shelf - Wood

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 140 - € 170
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Antique French Napoleon III turned-legged display shelf (étagère) with four open tiers, made of wood, in excellent condition, circa 1900, brown, H111 x W42 x D32 cm, 8 kg.

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Antique French Napoleon III (or Victorian) turned-legged display shelf (étagère), also known in British cabinetmaking as a "whatnot". Such open, multi-tiered shelves were popular in the second half of the 19th century (1850s–1890s) for displaying books, china, and other fine decorative objects.
Key features:
Structure: A four-tiered, fully open wooden stand.
Columns: Ornately crafted, turned (so-called bobbins) vertical supports.
Decoration: The corners of the top shelf are capped with delicate, carved finials.
The shelves have a stepped design around the edges for a delicate look.
Legs: The structure is held above the ground by stylish, turned ball legs.

It is in very good condition for its age, with a few signs of use, small, faint scratches on the shelves, but not deep. We tried to take photos so that everything is visible.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

Antique French Napoleon III (or Victorian) turned-legged display shelf (étagère), also known in British cabinetmaking as a "whatnot". Such open, multi-tiered shelves were popular in the second half of the 19th century (1850s–1890s) for displaying books, china, and other fine decorative objects.
Key features:
Structure: A four-tiered, fully open wooden stand.
Columns: Ornately crafted, turned (so-called bobbins) vertical supports.
Decoration: The corners of the top shelf are capped with delicate, carved finials.
The shelves have a stepped design around the edges for a delicate look.
Legs: The structure is held above the ground by stylish, turned ball legs.

It is in very good condition for its age, with a few signs of use, small, faint scratches on the shelves, but not deep. We tried to take photos so that everything is visible.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
8 kg
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
111 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
The NetherlandsVerified
3020
Objects sold
94.26%
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