Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase

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An elegant mid-19th century French Louis Philippe bookcase, crafted from rich, warm cherrywood and distinguished by its refined architectural details. … Read more An elegant mid-19th century French Louis Philippe bookcase, crafted from rich, warm cherrywood and distinguished by its refined architectural details. The piece features a coved, canted cornice that gracefully crowns the form, lending a sense of quiet grandeur typical of the Louis Philippe period.

Below, a pair of brass-mounted glazed doors frame the original glass panes, opening to reveal a shelved interior ideal for displaying books, decorative objects, or curiosities. The fluted stiles add subtle vertical interest and symmetry, continuing down to the stop-fluted feet—a hallmark of restrained neoclassical influence.

This bookcase is a beautifully proportioned and timeless storage piece, merging functional elegance with the understated sophistication of 19th-century French design.

A superb example of period craftsmanship—versatile, stately, and suitable for both traditional and transitional interiors. See less