A French mahogany Empire style bookcase, circa 1940, having a extended cornice above three recessed arches and four slender freestanding columns with engine turned capitals and shaped bases to tapering cup feet, a part glazed central door with internal shelving flanked by two plain doors, embellished with restrained gilt bronze garlands and foliate motifs in the Empire manner. Height 189 cm. Width 180 cm. Depth 45 cm