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19th Century Napoleon III Tambour Door Bookcase

About the Item

An antique French tambour door bookcase, made of solid mahogany wood. It's made in France, at the the end of the Napoleon III period, 1860-1870. The lower part has tambour sliding doors. The cabinet is embelished with ormolu gilt bronze ornaments. The top part is open with two wooden shelfs, these are adjustable in any height and are removable, so using 1 instead of 2 is possible.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-1870
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: `The fabric on the inside of the sliding doors are replaced (which hold the slats together). Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Casteren, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4904225941252
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