Antique Oak Bookcase, Central Europe, 1850

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This antique oak bureau bookcase is a two-part cabinet in the baroque taste, with a fall front for writing. It … Read more This antique oak bureau bookcase is a two-part cabinet in the baroque taste, with a fall front for writing. It originates from central europe, from the 19th century, within the tradition of carved oak furniture.

the bureau bookcase brought writing desk and storage together in a single piece of prestige, present in well-to-do homes. The closed upper body served as a bookcase or china cabinet.

the lower body is a bombé-front chest with three drawers and a fall front that reveals a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes. The upper body carries two carved doors and shelves; it is finished with an arched cornice. It stands on shaped bracket feet, with brass hardware.

the doors and fall front show hand-carved reserves in the rococo taste. The low-relief carving enlivens the front without overloading it, proper to the oak of northern europe.

the oak keeps a deep, warm patina; one drawer is missing a pull. The surface reads authentic, with no restoration to mask it.

for its presence and its height, it serves as the main piece of a living room, study or hall. It fits classic, rustic and eclectic interiors, where it brings stature and material presence.

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dimensions: length 108 cm – width 59 cm – height 215 cm
style: baroque
materials and techniques: solid oak wood; brass hardware; hand carving; traditional joinery.
place of origin: central europe
period: 19th century
date of manufacture: circa 1850
condition: good. Oak with a deep patina; one drawer is missing a pull. Wear consistent with age and use.


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