19th century bird cage.
Beech wood structure.
An exceptionally handsome 19th-century French birdcage fashioned in warm beech wood with an architectural sensibility that elevates it far beyond mere function. The carved crown — with its pagoda-inflected silhouette and turned finials — gives the piece a strong vertical presence and a sense of ceremony rarely found in surviving examples. The wire body is cleanly constructed, framed in beech, and opens via double doors on one side, while a removable center divider allows the cage to accommodate one bird or two. Four legs lift the structure off any surface with quiet elegance.
Whether displayed in a conservatory, a garden room, a sunlit hallway, or on a generous kitchen dresser, this cage brings a romantic and thoroughly French quality to the space around it. Interior designers adore pieces like this for their ability to introduce warmth, scale, and an effortless sense of collected history — hung with trailing ivy or simply left empty, it is beautiful by any measure.
A rare and beautifully preserved piece of 19th-century French decorative craft. France, 19th Century. Dimensions: 16.5"W × 9.8"D × 20.9"H.It opens with two doors on one side and rests on four legs.
Removable separation grid in the center of the cage.
Dimensions: 16.5"W x 9.8"D x 20.9"H
This item is an authentic antique. Due to its age and historical use, signs of wear, surface variation, repairs, and imperfections are to be expected. These characteristics are inherent to antique pieces and contribute to their unique character and authenticity.Upholstery may show wear, subtle fading, texture variation, or irregularities consistent with age and use.Please review all photographs carefully for condition details and contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
Place of Origin: France
Period: 19th Century
Dimensions: 16.5"W x 9.8"D x 20.9"H
Inventory Number: AB289
Location: JAA
Price: $ 1950