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A William IV Period Simulated Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase, C.1830
Spitalfields House
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A William IV Period Simulated Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase, C.1830

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An attractive William IV period simulated rosewood waterfall bookcase, c.1830. Good country house scale. Featuring a pierced brass gallery and moulded top above four shelves and raised on bracket feet.

Measures - 133cm H x 96cm W x 33cm D.

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An attractive William IV period simulated rosewood waterfall bookcase, c.1830. Good country house scale. Featuring a pierced brass gallery and moulded top above four shelves and raised on bracket feet.

Measures - 133cm H x 96cm W x 33cm D.

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Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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A William IV dark simulated rosewood open waterfall bookcase featuring tiered shelves, shaped side profiles, and bracket feet.
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A William IV Period Simulated Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase, C.1830

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A William IV dark simulated rosewood open waterfall bookcase featuring tiered shelves, shaped side profiles, and bracket feet.
A William IV period simulated rosewood waterfall bookcase, c.1830
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A William IV dark simulated rosewood open waterfall bookcase featuring tiered shelves, shaped side profiles, and bracket feet.
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A waterfall bookcase features tiered shelves that decrease in depth from bottom to top, creating a stepped or cascading side profile. Originating in the late Regency and William IV eras, these pieces combine functional storage with a visually lighter silhouette than traditional enclosed cabinets.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised native hardwoods such as pine or beech, applying specialised graining techniques with dark paint and stain to imitate the distinctive figure of imported Brazilian rosewood.

Authentic 19th-century bookcases typically feature hand-cut joinery, cut nails or early slot screws, natural shrinkage or movement in the timber backboards, and natural wear patterns on the underside of feet and shelf edges.

Waterfall bookcases function effectively in alcoves, hallways, or living spaces, serving as display structures for bound volumes, ceramics, or decorative objects. Their graduated depth prevents them from visually overwhelming narrower rooms.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that could damage the delicate painted graining layer, applying high-quality beeswax sparingly to protect the wood.
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