An antique Scandinavian Biedermeier style carved walnut bookcase, made in Norway, circa 1900
26 March 2025
Description

Solid wood bookcase. 4 adjustable shelves. Hand carvings on upper sections. Originally belonging to my Norwegian grandparents in Oslo area. Imported to US about 20 years ago. Shows some wear but solid and good condition.

Dimensions

Approx 58-inches wide, 64-inches tall, and 12-inches deep.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 22 hours
By Delia
Mar 27, 20:53 UTC
Fair Market Value
$500 - $1,000 USD
Suggested Asking Price $1,200 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Alan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This appears to be as you've been told it was, made in the Biedermeier style around 1900. While antique Scandinavian furniture typically attracts less interest from collectors than Midcentury Modern furniture does, this is quite useful and would still appeal for that reason alone.
Comparable pieces have sold at auction recently for between $500 and $1,000.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Scandinavian Biedermeier style carved walnut bookcase
made in Norway, circa 1900
Of rectangular section, with shaped backboard over five shelves over a molded base molding, raised on short cabriole legs with pad feet.
64 inches tall, 58 inches wide, 12 inches deep
CONDITION: This bookcase appears to be in generally good condition; minor surface scratches are expected commensurate to the age and use of this bookcase.
PROVENANCE: Inherited; acquired in Norway circa 1900
$ 500-1,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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