Napoleon III style blackened wood bookcase

A refined Victorian-era music stand bookshelf, inspired by the elegant aesthetics of the Napoleon III period. Crafted in turned wood, this piece showcases beautifully sculpted baluster columns, finite-topped uprights, and a delicate upper gallery originally designed to hold sheet music or books securely in place. Condition. Very good antique condition overall. No major defects to report. A small age-related hairline crack is visible, and one shelf shows a slight warp, consistent with the age and normal use of an authentic 19th-century piece. Dimensions. • Overall height: approx. 45.3 in (115 cm) • Width: approx. 19.7 in (50 cm) • Depth: approx. 13 in (33 cm) • Space between shelves: approx. 11.8 in (30 cm).