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English Circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in Black Paint
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English Circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in Black Paint

1900 - 1920
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English circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in black paint

* English circa 1900

* Presented in refreshed black paint with wax finish

* Original locks and keys

* Decorative cornice and mirrored decorative plinth

* 2 Astragal (1) glazing doors to upper section

* 4 shelves

* Lower section has 2 doors with decorative fielded panel and paterae

* Central Shelf

* W: 115cm (45.3") H: 223cm (87.8") D: 39cm (15.4")

This wonderful English circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase with 2 piece cabinets has its original locks and keys and is presented in a refreshed black paint and waxed finish. The upper section has a fabulous decorative cornice above two doors with astragal glazing bars and four fitted shelves; the lower section has a decorative mould above two doors with decorative fielded panels and paterae and a single central shelf. The whole stands very well on a decorative plinth which mirrors the design to the cornice.

(1) Astragal

The word "astragal" comes from the Greek for "ankle-joint", astrágalos and is a small moulding used on glass for glazing bars. An astragal is a decorative moulding profile composed of a half-round surface surrounded by two flat plants called fillets. Occasionally, they may be referred to as miniature torus. It can mean an architectural element found at the top or base of a column, but it is also the term used for a framing device on furniture and woodwork.

The use of astragal in antique furniture design is most prominently seen on glass. Some of the most famous examples of master cabinetry makers' use of astragal can be noted in the works of Thomas Chippendale, particularly within his display cabinets and his iconic chair backs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Black Painted Glazed Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062253
Dealers Internal Reference
MA062
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Description
English circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in black paint

English circa 1900

Presented in refreshed black paint with wax finish

Original locks and keys

Decorative cornice and mirrored decorative plinth

fig 1. A tall black painted antique bookcase featuring two upper glazed doors with arched astragal glazing and two solid lower cupboard doors.
fig 1. English Circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in Black Paint

2 Astragal (1) glazing doors to upper section

4 shelves

Lower section has 2 doors with decorative fielded panel and paterae

Central Shelf

W: 115cm (45.3") H: 223cm (87.8") D: 39cm (15.4")

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This wonderful English circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase with 2 piece cabinets has its original locks and keys and is presented in a refreshed black paint and waxed finish.
Whites Antiques

The upper section has a fabulous decorative cornice above two doors with astragal glazing bars and four fitted shelves; the lower section has a decorative mould above two doors with decorative fielded panels and paterae and a single central shelf. The whole stands very well on a decorative plinth which mirrors the design to the cornice.

fig 2. A tall black painted antique bookcase featuring two upper glazed doors with arched astragal glazing and two solid lower cupboard doors.
fig 2. English Circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in Black Paint

(1) Astragal

The word "astragal" comes from the Greek for "ankle-joint", astrágalos and is a small moulding used on glass for glazing bars. An astragal is a decorative moulding profile composed of a half-round surface surrounded by two flat plants called fillets. Occasionally, they may be referred to as miniature torus. It can mean an architectural element found at the top or base of a column, but it is also the term used for a framing device on furniture and woodwork.

fig 3. A tall black painted antique bookcase featuring two upper glazed doors with arched astragal glazing and two solid lower cupboard doors.
fig 3. English Circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in Black Paint

The use of astragal in antique furniture design is most prominently seen on glass. Some of the most famous examples of master cabinetry makers' use of astragal can be noted in the works of Thomas Chippendale, particularly within his display cabinets and his iconic chair backs.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Black Painted Glazed Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062253
Dealers Internal Ref
MA062
Whites Antiques
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English Circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in Black Paint

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Telephone 07717 321455
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Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A tall black painted antique bookcase featuring two upper glazed doors with arched astragal glazing and two solid lower cupboard doors.
English circa 1900 English Country House Bookcase in black paint
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Bookcases from this era typically feature balanced proportions, durable timber construction, and refined decorative elements such as astragal glazing bars. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, craftspeople adapted Georgian and Regency motifs to create functional, high-capacity storage pieces for grand domestic interiors.

These pieces were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods or softwoods such as mahogany, oak, or pine, fitted with glass panes framed by carved timber astragal bars. Paint finishes were applied either originally or during subsequent historic repainting using mineral or oil-based pigments.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, original brass hinges or lock mechanisms, and expected wear along the painted edges and interior shelf paths. Inspecting the reverse panels for hand-planed timber and observing slight thickness variations in older glass helps confirm historical origin.

A black painted bookcase serves as a dramatic architectural focal point against neutral or dark backdrop walls in a study or living area. Arranging bound volumes alongside studio ceramics and structural decorative items behind the glass doors enhances depth and visual interest.

Maintain painted timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive solvents or polish that might alter the painted finish. Clean the glass panes with a mild cleaner sprayed onto a cloth first to avoid contact with the wooden glazing bars.
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