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Carved Wood Bookcase with Distressed Painted Patina, Folk Art Style

$995
£754.67
€903.90
CA$1,432.70
A$1,465.86
CHF 831.48
MX$18,789.21
NOK 9,535.38
SEK 9,938.93
DKK 6,756.74

About the Item

Carved wood bookcase in the folk art style, with a layered, distressed painted patina and three open compartments. A quiet frame for the things you keep. Carved leaves and repeating geometric details surround three open compartments, their edges picked out in a pale, worn finish. Brown wood shows through beneath, with traces of earlier color caught in the grain and recesses. Paneled sides, a simple cornice, and a shaped base give the piece a presence that holds even when the shelves are empty. Fill it slowly. Books you return to, a ceramic bowl, something brought home from somewhere you loved. The plank back gives each object a warm backdrop, while the carved border makes a small collection feel considered. It brings earthiness and depth to your room. Texture for a quiet corner, warmth beside a reading chair, a place for familiar things to belong. Indian in style, with an architectural character. Its age, maker, and country of origin have not been confirmed. Dimensions 37.25″ W × 18.75″ D × 56.5″ H Materials Carved wood with a layered, distressed painted finish in brown and pale tones, with traces of blue-green and reddish pigment. Two interior shelves form three open compartments, with a plank back, paneled sides, and a shaped plinth base. Wood species unconfirmed. Condition Pre-owned, with finish wear, surface marks, filled holes, and visible splits and open seams.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56.5 in (143.51 cm)Width: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Depth: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Wood
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OE-CARVED-PATINA-BOOKCASE1stDibs: LU11176252848572

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