Solid wood and veneer library

Bookcase made of solid wood and veneer. France, late 19th century or very early 20th century. Bookcase made of solid wood and veneer, formerly a mirrored cabinet, featuring a carved pediment decorated with a trophy motif, ribbons, and foliage. The side panels feature turned and fluted columns topped with carved capitals, while the upper section is framed by turned wooden fire pots. The interior includes four adjustable shelves, a lockable lower drawer, and a hidden drawer in the cabinet’s apron. Neoclassical style of the late 19th century, a period marked by a return to forms and ornamentation inspired by the Empire and Louis XVI styles. The carved pediment decorated with a trophy motif, acanthus leaves, and ribbons, the fluted columns, and the turned fire pots at the top bear witness to this influence. Total height with pediment: 230 cm. Width: 110 cm. Depth: 48 cm. The carved decoration on the pediment is intact, with some surface irregularities due to age. Wear on the veneer on the lower front, localized chips on the moldings and edges, small old repairs on one leg, slight variations in color due to the natural aging of the wood. The piece is structurally sound, and the upper section can be disassembled for transport; it is delivered in three parts (cornice, shelves, main body of the cabinet). Translated with DeepL.com (free version).