Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist c1880

~Direct from France~
~This stunning French ‘hunt cabinet’ or bookcase is loaded with all the features we look for in our antiques!~
~Tall and impressive, yet slender enough (22”) to fit anywhere~
~Exceptional carved details on the cabinet, please consider the photos~
~Note the high upper pediment, with a center dimensional carved Black Forest fruits, in a ‘broken pediment style, with carved foliage and thick serpentine edgings~
~Upper cabinet includes two “open” shelves with carved ivy on both of the recessed panels, and carved serpentine supports with barley twist pillars on all four sides~
~Much attention to the details, with beveled carved edges to all the shelves and stepped out supports with triple moulding~
~Lower cabinet features a Black Forest carved grapes and branch drawer handle~
~Double barley twist columns flank the lower door, which features a dimensionally carved snipe, surrounded by ivy~
~Carved lower moulding above the substantial bun feet!
~Removable wood shelf inside lower enclosed cabinet ~
~Quality throughout, well built by craftsmen of the period~
~c1880~

~Quality~condition~rarity~
~A distinctive piece, and certainly an exquisite antique and heirloom for your family~

Measurements:
79.5” height x 36.25” x 22”.
Two pieces, base only, 38.75” height x 36.25” x 22”.
Center open shelf section, only, 29.25” height
Crown adds approximate 12” height

NOTE: All of our antiques are direct from Europe. I personally select each item for the quality, design and unique characteristics that you will always find in our distinctive inventory at Geaux Vintage Antiques. …” with all that, why ‘Geaux’ anywhere else?” …