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Walnut 2 Door Bookcase
Merchant House Antiques
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Walnut 2 Door Bookcase

19th century
Description

Very good quality late 19th century solid walnut 2 door bookcase

French circa 1880's with 4 fully adjustable shelves ( we have made new plywood shelves lipped with walnut ) the beauty of this piece is that it can flat pack for ease of transportation / delivery

This piece has been through our workshops and been cleaned / polished and is ready to be placed in your home

H 88 inches

W 56 inches

D 21 inches

Please call Christian on 07768 960144 for item availability or delivery quotes

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1040911
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mha0051/9121/0022
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Description
Very good quality late 19th century solid walnut 2 door bookcase
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French circa 1880's with 4 fully adjustable shelves ( we have made new plywood shelves lipped with walnut ) the beauty of this piece is that it can flat pack for ease of transportation / delivery.
Merchant House Antiques
fig 1. An antique warm brown walnut bookcase featuring two glass-fronted doors, fluted side columns, and carved roundel lower panels.
fig 1. Walnut 2 Door Bookcase

This piece has been through our workshops and been cleaned / polished and is ready to be placed in your home

H 88 inches

W 56 inches

D 21 inches

Please call Christian on 07768 960144 for item availability or delivery quotes

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1040911
Dealers Internal Ref
mha0051/9121/0022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques
Telephone 07768 960144
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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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An antique warm brown walnut bookcase featuring two glass-fronted doors, fluted side columns, and carved roundel lower panels.
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Glazed bookcases emerged prominently in the late 17th and 18th centuries as personal collections of bound books expanded. The addition of glass paned doors allowed collectors to display valuable volumes while protecting them from dust, light, and soot.

Traditional bookcases were constructed using durable hardwoods such as solid walnut, mahogany, or oak, often finished with natural veneers. The glazing typically featured blown float glass panes set into timber door frames with cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of traditional hand construction, such as hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, irregular glass surfaces with slight air bubbles, original brass escutcheons, and natural shrinkage or patina on timber backboards.

Position the piece as an accent focus in a home office, living area, or hallway. Modern styling involves curating internal shelves with a balanced mix of books, ceramics, and sculptural objects alongside concealed accent lighting.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in line with the wood grain, and position the furniture away from direct sunlight and severe humidity fluctuations.
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