Bookcase Art Nouveau, dark brown oak, Germany, 19th c.
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This original German Art Nouveau bookshelf from the 1890s exemplifies the minimalist yet refined character of early Jugendstil furniture. Crafted entirely from solid oak, it displays a warm, dark brown hue with a semi-matte finish that delicately highlights the wood grain. The bookshelf’s proportions are balanced: four wooden shelves are supported by robust vertical sides, while the regular sequence of slender vertical back slats lends the piece a sense of ordered rhythm. Discreet curves at the upper ends of the side frames break the geometry, introducing a faint decorative touch typical of the period, while the absence of metal hardware and any overt ornamentation allows the focus to fall on the quality of craftsmanship and the material itself. Exposed joinery at the corners and shelf supports reveal its handcrafted origin. The surfaces are mostly smooth with local areas of gentle wear—light abrasions and a few fine scratches along the edges—subtly recording its long history. Condition: good for its age, with minor signs of use, structurally solid and retaining its original components. This bookshelf reflects the spirit of German Art Nouveau—a period that sought synthesis between function and form, turning away from ostentation to favor noble materials and clarity of construction. One senses a whispered organicism: the shape of the side frames recalls a gesture from nature, while the oak—muted by time but still expressive—tells
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Height128 cm
Depth30 cm
Width52 cm
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Width52 cm
Height128 cm
Depth30 cm
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