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Circa 1880 English Bamboo Bookcase Now Artisan Decoupaged With Shells

$1,950
£1,480.40
€1,706.66
CA$2,758.54
A$2,969.82
CHF 1,590.40
MX$35,785.32
NOK 20,066.42
SEK 18,364.02
DKK 12,752.87

About the Item

Circa 1880 English bamboo bookcase now artisan decoupaged with shells. Well figured "tortoise shell" bamboo. Diagonal architectural braces accent the top and base. The interior now painted black with acanthus and geometric design decoupage front borders on the shelves. 29.75" w., 11 5/8" d., 39" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 11.63 in (29.55 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1880
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Now artisan decoupaged with shells. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WBB-2591stDibs: LU6458247044282

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