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French Bookshelf

France, 20th Century

$1,595

Antique

Rare

One-Of-A-Kind

Once upon a kitchen, this 18th-century French display shelf held pride of place in a bustling maison near Béziers. Built to cradle stacks of plates and prized faïence, its open frame let the everyday essentials double as decoration, a reminder that French kitchens have always blurred the line between function and beauty. The warm patina of the wood still shows its age and labor, worn by centuries of hands sliding dishes into place after long family meals. Today, Sylvie imagines it working just as hard in a dining room piled with handmade ceramics and glassware, or even reimagined in a living space as a bookshelf layered with art and oddities.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

  • Age:

    20th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Wood

  • Dimensions:

    57" H x 31" W x 14.5" D
  • Weight Range:

    38lb

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    Really in beautiful shape, with glowing original patina. As with many antiques, this piece may show gentle repairs, cracks, scratches, holes, years worth of patina, and stains - just the way we like it.

    All items are final sale.