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Regency Dwarf Bookcase in Original Grained Finish
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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Regency Dwarf Bookcase in Original Grained Finish

19th century
Description

All in good condition. Very few knocks or losses of paint.

The top three shelves are between 19.5cm and 20cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
151.5cm (59.65")
Width
61.8cm (24.33")
Depth
40.7cm (16.02")
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Regency Dwarf Open Bookcase to the Regency era.

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SA1023269
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B-133
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Description
All in good condition. Very few knocks or losses of paint.

The top three shelves are between 19.5cm and 20cm deep.

Height
151.5cm (59.65")
Width
61.8cm (24.33")
Depth
40.7cm (16.02")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Regency Dwarf Open Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1023269
Dealers Internal Ref
B-133
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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A dark brown Regency open bookcase with a scrolled top pediment, three open shelves, a single drawer, and a lower double-door cupboard featuring decorative stencilled panel borders.
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Archive I A dark brown Regency open bookcase with a scrolled top pediment, three open shelves, a single drawer, and a lower double-door cupboard featuring decorative stencilled panel borders.

Regency Dwarf Bookcase in Original Grained Finish

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Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
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A dark brown Regency open bookcase with a scrolled top pediment, three open shelves, a single drawer, and a lower double-door cupboard featuring decorative stencilled panel borders.
Regency Dwarf Bookcase in Original Grained Finish
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A dark brown Regency open bookcase with a scrolled top pediment, three open shelves, a single drawer, and a lower double-door cupboard featuring decorative stencilled panel borders.
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Originating in the early 19th century, a dwarf bookcase is a low-profile storage unit featuring open shelves positioned above a closed cupboard or drawer base. Designed during the Regency era, these pieces allowed homeowners to display literature and decorative items while maintaining low sightlines within elegant reception rooms.

Cabinetmakers frequently crafted the underlying framework from pine, oak, or softwoods, applying hand-painted techniques to imitate expensive imported timbers like rosewood or mahogany. Decorative elements often included gilt stencilling, turned timber feet, and cast brass handles or escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, period brass keyhole escutcheons, and natural surface wear on hand-painted finishes. The reverse construction typically shows hand-sawn backing boards and historic timber cut marks rather than uniform modern plywood.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to allow the dark timber tones and stencilled detailing to serve as a focal point. Balance the shelves with a combination of books, modern ceramics, and small framed artworks to integrate the historical piece into a modern decorative scheme.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent dirt accumulation within the graining. Apply a high-quality natural beeswax sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the timber, avoiding harsh chemical polishes or water-based solvents that could damage painted details.
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