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Stunning Hand Carved Dutch Renaissance Oak Bookcase / Cabinet w. Glass Windows

$7,787.74
£5,790.87
€6,800VAT Included
CA$10,993.68
A$11,248.11
CHF 6,380.28
MX$144,177.17
NOK 73,168.78
SEK 76,265.42
DKK 51,847.18

About the Item

Solid oak Renaissance Revival bookcase with superbly hand carved decorations. If you are familiar with style elements of the Renaissance era then you will immedidately recognize this practical size bookcase as a Renaissance Revival antique. In this particular case, you are looking at a Dutch specimen from the 1800s. If you are looking for a piece of this not-too-large and rare size then this bookcase could be perfect. It also is as strong and stable as the day it was made and its rare size and shape make this handcrafted, two-door bookcase an absolute joy to own, to use and to look at. The combination of the arched design of the upper parts of the doors with the antique glass panels and the lower panels with the cushion design truly is a match made in the Renaissance heaven. Of course you must have also noticed the striking patina of and the beautiful grain in this striking tiger oak bookcase. All doors open and shut perfectly (also thanks to the stylish and strong brass hinges). The door on the left has metal slides (above and below) that shut it tight and the door on the right comes with a perfect working lock and key. The inside of this bookcase, including all bookshelves is in excellent condition too. All bookshelves are adjustable in height so that you can chose the lay-out that works best for you. If you like this one of a kind and easy to dismantle bookcase as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially, since perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days are complimentary. Measures: Maximum height x width top x depth top: 70.6 x 45.2 x 16.3 inches. Depth of all book shelves: 11 inches. Body width x depth (so measured without the roof or base): 39.4 x 13.3 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70.6 in (179.33 cm)Width: 45.2 in (114.81 cm)Depth: 16.3 in (41.41 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Glass,Oak,Blackened,Cast,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisse, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Hw.8796524-USfg Free Shipping1stDibs: LU2341327812942

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