French 19th Century Mahogany Bibliotheque with Blue Velvet Interior

Dimensions: 101 ¼” H x 120 ¼” W x 26 ¾” D

A capacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque, handcrafted of mahogany with a row of four glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, and other collections in a living/dining room, office or library. The clean, linear order and warm color allows this timeless design to fit any number of historic and transitional decorating tastes. Behind the two pairs of locking doors are three interior shelves (10 ½” deep) that seem to float against a plush backing of dark blue velvet. Upon closer inspection there are worn areas in the fabricl, minor holes and tears particularly concentrated to where the bolts connect the upper body to the base cabinet–see the image gallery for examples. The lower buffet projects an additional 12 ¾” inches from the top cabinet (like a buffet à deux corps), creating a generous ledge for serving and display that stands 32 ¼” from the floor. This ledge exhibits a few scratches and nicks from use over the years, to be expected, see detailed images. Four locking doors enclose the divided interior which follow the proportions of the upper body. Each pair of doors work in tandem by a lock & key and both compartments have a stationary shelf, 23 ⅜” deep. This striking storage piece has been gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to bring out the rich grain pattern and historic patina, ready for your interior. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions. One key included.