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One-Of-A-Kind

Antique

Jaw Dropper

The Bookcase

France, 20th Century

$2,295

Manifest your inner librarian. An expansive wooden silhouette, this low bookcase offers both form and function with its broad shelves and stunning craftsmanship. Perfect for organizing books, styling your favorite vessels, or arranging personal treasures. We've never seen a bookcase like this, and probably wont ever find another. It looks breathtaking when placed under a piece of art or tapestry.

  • Dimensions:

    38" H x 122" W x 12" D

  • Materials:

    Wood

  • Weight Range:

    50 lbs

  • Collector's Notice:

    As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

This low bookcase, discovered in Avignon, once lined the walls of a French study, where it housed treasured volumes and cherished family heirlooms. Its dark, timeworn wood and simple, sturdy shelves speak to both elegance and functionality, designed to support the weight of history and knowledge. Each scratch and faded mark reflects years of use, making it a quiet witness to countless hours spent lost in the pages of well-loved books.

In the heart of a sun-soaked French village, the early morning air hums with anticipation. The brocante is just beginning to stir, its stalls lined with an eclectic mix of treasures gathered from generations past. Sylvie finds herself weaving through narrow rows, where the earthy aroma of aged wood and the faint hint of lavender linger in the air.

As she strolls, she exchanges nods and smiles with the seasoned vendors who watch over their wares like guardians of history. Every table holds something captivating—hand-painted ceramics, tarnished silverware, stacks of well-loved books, and intricately carved furniture that speaks of another era. The charm lies in the imperfections: a slight crack in a glazed vase, the patina on a brass mirror, the weathered edges of a faded tapestry.

With each discovery, Sylvie curates a collection that embodies the soul of the art of antiquing. By afternoon, her arms are filled with treasures, each piece a window into another life, another time. A thought sparks as she gazes at her finds: What if I brought this feeling home? And so, the Sylvie Brocante was born—a collection designed to transport you to that sunlit village, where every item carries a piece of France’s soulful past, inviting you to experience it in your own space.