Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pine Two-Part Bookcase

Description

Gorgeous large two-part bookcase cabinet featuring a weathered painted finish in the Swedish Gustavian taste. Crafted from pine in Italy … more Gorgeous large two-part bookcase cabinet featuring a weathered painted finish in the Swedish Gustavian taste. Crafted from pine in Italy with paneled sides and doors. The top piece has a three-shelf interior finished in a robin's egg light blue tone. The middle and sides have notched pilaster form moldings surmounted by a cornice top. The bottom cabinet has four doors opening to a shelved interior with original lock plates and key. The exterior has notched pilaster form moldings on each end and center. The glazed painted finish has a desirable aged patina with a distressed finish. Very heavy and solid. This cabinet could also serve as a cupboard or display cabinet.

Dimensions: 89"w x 21.5"d x 94.25"h

Circa: 20th Century, Italy

Materials: Wood

Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautifully crafted with an aged, distressed patina on the painted finish as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with age cracks, scuffs, chips, scratches, and losses. One door lock mechanism is inoperable. less