Carlo X Shelving Unit

An elegant and refined Charles X-era shelving cabinet, French-made from fine mahogany.

The cabinet stands out for its original architectural design and the exquisite quality of its craftsmanship. The sides, as is particularly evident in the photographs, feature an elegantly dynamic silhouette, characterized by sinuous lines and elaborate side supports carved with volutes.

The structure is punctuated by turned columns with molded elements, which support the various shelves and lend the piece a pleasing balance between neoclassical rigor and the decorative style typical of the Charles X period.

Of particular interest is the progressive variation in the depth of the shelves: moving upward from the base, the shelves gradually become shallower, creating a refined sense of perspective and visually lightening the structure.

The bottom shelf, which forms the base of the piece, is approximately 50 cm deep, while the top shelf measures about 34 cm.

The richness of the side profiles, the elegant craftsmanship of the columns and volutes, and the warm hue of the mahogany make this piece a statement piece, particularly well-suited to both classic interiors and contemporary settings where it can be highlighted as an eclectic furnishing element.

A piece of particular interest to collectors and enthusiasts of 19th-century French furniture, in which the quality of craftsmanship and the sophistication of the structure take precedence over its simple function as a display piece.

Dimensions:
• Maximum width: 145 cm
• Height: 114 cm
• Base depth: 50 cm
• Top shelf depth: 34 cm