Antique French Louis Gilt Style Magazine Rack Paper Music Tidy Canterbury (Circa 1930)

Summary:

• Item: French Magazine Rack
• Circa: 1930
• Period: 3rd Republic
• Provenance: France
• Three cane work shaped panels
• Fluted, floral, ribbon & acanthus carvings
• Dry brush work painted gilt effect
• Cabriole legs
• Scroll toes
• Original finish
• Excellent original condition
• Solid in joint
• Ideal as a magazine / newspaper rack
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique French magazine rack, in the Louis style, with a gilt style finish, incorporating three cane-work panel dividers, circa 1930, in good original condition.  Featuring a dry brush gilt style finish, the French magazine rack is decorated with a three shaped and carved panels at different angles, each decorated with a central floral carved motif, flanked by ribbon carvings.  Sitting on a flat base, which is decorated with a fluted frieze and floral motifs, the rack tidy stands on cabriole legs, decorated with acanthus leaves at the knees and terminates on scroll toes.  This is a highly decorative but also practical rack – the dividers are ideal for storing magazines, newspapers or music sheets.

This French magazine rack would look great in the living room, hallway or bedroom of any house and is a useful piece of furniture for storage and is highly decorative.  This item would complement any home, so don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Dimensions:

Height = 64.5cm / 25⅜” / 2ft 1⅜”
Width = 62.5cm / 24⅝” / 2ft 0⅝”
Depth (Feet) = 45cm / 17¾” / 1ft 5¾”
Partition Height (Highest) = 37cm / 14½” / 1ft 2½”
Partition Height (Lowest) = 31cm / 12¼” / 1ft 0¼”
Partition Gaps (Bottom) = 8.5cm / 3⅜
Partition Gaps (Top) = 16cm / 6¼”

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique French magazine rack, in the Louis style, with a gilt style finish, incorporating three cane-work panel dividers, circa 1930, in good original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  The Canterbury features a lovely colour, with a dry brush work painted gilt effect finish.  The panels are complete and sturdy, with no missing sections or brakes.   The cane-work is in good condition.  This French magazine rack is solid in joint and ready to use.

Price:

The price for this item is £395, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

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