A beautiful antique hanging corner shelf or étagère, featuring finely spool-turned supports and five graduated triangular shelves in their original oxblood red painted finish. The craftsmanship and patina suggest a late 19th to early 20th-century American origin, with design roots in both Victorian spool furniture and Shaker-style simplicity.
This corner étagère was sourced from the estate of Jonathan Parks in Santa Fe, known for his discerning eye for form, texture, and patinated finishes. The piece’s delicate yet architectural form gives it a sculptural quality—part furniture, part art object. Each turned element has been hand-shaped, joined with small brass hooks at top and bottom for hanging, and retains traces of its century-old wear and warmth.
Perfect for displaying folk art, ironstone, small ceramics, or botanical curiosities, this hanging shelf adds vertical interest and texture to a wall or corner space. Its oxblood hue and turned silhouette blend seamlessly into cottage, colonial, Santa Fe adobe, or modern farmhouse interiors.
Details
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Origin: United States
Medium: Hand-turned wood with original painted finish
Condition: Very good antique condition; stable surface wear consistent with age. Once objects are placed on the piece, the sides straighten out. In the last photo, you can see the moment I sourced it and how nicely it hangs once styled with heavier objects.
Provenance: Estate of Jonathan Parks, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jonathan found this particular piece in Virginia.
Styling Ideas
- Hang above a console or desk as a sculptural focal point.
- Use in a kitchen or breakfast nook to display ironstone, pottery, or small plants.
- Layer against plaster walls or adobe for a collected, old-world aesthetic.
Dimensions:
41" Tall
22.5" Wide
12.75" Deep
5 lbs
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