This antique French folding wall shelf features intricate hand-carved floral and foliate details with an arched top and scrolled sides. Crafted from dark-stained wood, it folds flat when not in use and opens into a single shelf supported by delicate fretwork panels. This shelf would have been used to display devotional objects, small books, or curios. 

Dimensions & Details:
Estimated Origin: France
Period: Late 19th–early 20th century
Material: Hand-carved wood
Condition: Antique condition with minor wear and patina consistent with age and use
Rarity: Folding carved shelves of this quality are increasingly rare and sought after as wall decor
Approximate Dimensions: 28cm height x 26cm width x 12cm depth