Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

$1,580
$1,97520% Off
£1,203.17
£1,503.9620% Off
€1,373.94
€1,717.4320% Off
CA$2,220.10
CA$2,775.1220% Off
A$2,435.87
A$3,044.8320% Off
CHF 1,283.10
CHF 1,603.8720% Off
MX$28,977.21
MX$36,221.5120% Off
NOK 16,436.33
NOK 20,545.4120% Off
SEK 15,008.61
SEK 18,760.7720% Off
DKK 10,264.67
DKK 12,830.8420% Off

About the Item

This antique French carved oak china cabinet and bookcase, dating to the 1870s, is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship, blending elegance, utility, and ornate artistry. Crafted from solid oak, this two-piece cabinet showcases exceptional hand-carved detailing, with intricate scrollwork, floral motifs, and symbolic embellishments that highlight the rich heritage of French design. The upper portion features glass-paned doors framed by barley twist columns, opening to reveal spacious shelving ideal for displaying fine china, books, or collectibles. The lower section offers closed storage with beautifully carved paneled doors, adorned with heraldic and decorative carvings, providing both visual grandeur and functional utility. Standing tall and stately, this cabinet reflects the influence of French Renaissance and Louis XIII styles, with its robust construction, architectural presence, and fine hand-carved ornamentation. Perfect for use as a china cabinet, bookcase, or display vitrine, this piece brings warmth and history to dining rooms, libraries, or living spaces. A remarkable heirloom-quality cabinet, this 19th-century French oak bookcase is not only a functional furnishing but also a decorative statement piece, appealing to collectors, designers, and antique enthusiasts alike.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 91 in (231.14 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. age cracks and chips to carved areas at the top.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091327319022

More From This Seller

View All
Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This impressive French Louis XV style breakfront bookcase vitrine, crafted in solid oak circa 1980, is a striking example of fine European craftsmanship. The substantial design featu...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Walnut Louis XV Lighted China Cabinet Vitrine, Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique French Louis XV walnut china cabinet, circa 1890s, is a remarkable example of Old World craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Hand-carved from solid walnut, the cabinet f...
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Auffray Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Provincial bookcase and china cabinet by Auffray & Co is a remarkable piece that captures the timeless sophistication ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Baker solid oak Country French breakfront china cabinet with desk and lighting is a fine example of craftsmanship and timeless design. Constructed of richly grained solid oak, t...
Category

Early 2000s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Monumental Carved Walnut English Victorian Two Piece Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English-made monumental breakfront bookcase from the 1870s is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship and neoclassical design. The bookcase stands with impressive ar...
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This grand Georgian style solid oak Baker china cabinet bookcase breakfront is a striking example of timeless craftsmanship and refined design. Constructed from richly grained solid ...
Category

Early 2000s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

You May Also Like

Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive Oak Renaissance Revival bookcase heavily carved with 2 glass doors and adjustable shelves. Barley twist columns, carved embellishments along crown, drawer, panels and thro...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Renaissance Revival Oak Carved Hunt Bookcase Display Cabinet 97"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Hunt Cabinet. Hand carved from oak with a large upper display portion that opens to three adjustable shelves. Door frames are neatly carved and flanked by meticulously carved outer stiles with figural ringed lion spandrels over a fruit and foliate motif. Crown is centered by a shell and scrolled foliate cartouche set between acanthus motif and French medallions. The base of the cabinet has two hand dovetailed drawers with figural carved gargoyle...
Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Antique 19th Century French Henry II / Renaissance Revival Hunt Cabinet. Hand carved from oak with a large upper display portion flanked by barley twisted columns. Opens ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1800 s Antique Library, French, Carved Oak, Glazed Doors Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional Antique Bookcase , Italian Renaissance Revival, Foliates, Late 19th Century, 1800s, 19th Century!! This exquisite antique bookcase features exceptional craftsmanship and...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Louis XV Carved Oak Vitrine, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
This elegant double bodied vitrine pairs solid oak construction with the soft, graceful lines of an arched pediment, rounded front corners, and cabriole l...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Oak Hutch Cabinet, circa 1885
Located in Evergreen, CO
Inspired by Louis XV style furniture, this beautiful hutch was crafted in the late-19th century from European oak and finished with a rich, dark stain. It showcases soft, graceful cu...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak