Antique Napoleon III Ebonised Oak Bookcase

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Large ebonised Napoleon III display cabinet or bookcase from the second half of the 19th century.

A rare, large piece … Read more Large ebonised Napoleon III display cabinet or bookcase from the second half of the 19th century.

A rare, large piece of furniture from the period, in a classical design.

Made of oak and veneered with old ebonised finish. A two-part unit, comprising a base unit and a tall, fully dismantlable display cabinet. The architecturally structured front, featuring a central projection and rounded, fluted corner pilasters, has a total of 6 glazed doors and 3 drawers, which are crafted from solid oak with dovetail joints. The top is ends with a multi-moulded cornice.

Inside, the cabinet is fitted with one shelf behind each of the 3 doors of the base unit, and 4 shelves behind each door of the top unit. All 15 shelves have a veneered visible edge and can be adjusted to any height using slotted rails.

Dimensions

Height: 99 cm (lower section) or 275 cm (total) / 38.98 in (lower section) or 108.27 in (total).

Width: 220 cm / 86.61 in.

Depth: 33, 52 or 63 cm (max.) / 12.99, 20.47 or 24.80 in (max.).

Shelf depth: 25.5 cm or 37.5 cm (upper section), 41 cm or 52.5 cm (lower section) / 10.04 in or 14.76 in (upper section), 16.14 in or 20.67 in (lower section).



Authentic, ready-to-use condition with age-related signs of wear, including several minor imperfections, old woodworm tunnels in places (not active!), drying cracks in the veneer, as well as visible repairs and wood replacements. The glass panes in the base unit doors are probably not original.



The cabinet can be transported in several parts. The upper section can be completely dismantled (base, 4 uprights, 3 doors, shelves, multi-part back panel, cornice) and can be reassembled using tongue-and-groove joints and 8 metal threaded screws. In the lower section, in addition to the removable shelves and drawers, the doors can also be removed. See less