19th Century Dutch Renaissance Open Bookcase is a grand and scholarly piece, designed in an era when books, education, and the furniture made to display them were all considered marks of refinement.  With its impressive scale, open shelving, and finely detailed carved crown, it brings both function and architectural character to a room.
The case features an ingenious adjustable shelf system supporting five shelves, creating six display surfaces for books, collections, porcelains, or decorative objects.  Flanking the open interior are bold corner posts with segmented fluting, accented by ebonized pyramidal mounts for contrast.  Additional ebonized embellishments appear near the upper opening, adding depth and visual interest in the Dutch Renaissance manner.
The lower apron is beautifully shaped with pierced and scrolled cutwork, blending into three strongly formed supports below. Each side is finished with recessed panels framed by chamfered detail, allowing the bookcase to be appreciated from multiple angles.
The crown is the focal point of the entire piece.  A richly carved frieze stretches across the facade, sculpted in bas relief with elaborate foliate scrollwork, then finished above with layered molded detail.  The result is stately, substantial, and full of historic presence without losing its practical purpose.
Circa 1870s
Measures 90H x 71.5W x 20D
Available for pickup at our Dallas Design District Showroom in Dallas Texas
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