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Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 January 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A smart and beautifully made antique Victorian walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.

It is a useful size and has a lovely, warm colour tone. There are two adjustable shelves that rest on shark teeth supports, this stands on a plinth base and has a nicely moulded overhanging cornice.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age, with only some extremely minor wear here and there.

Width – 35 inches , 89 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 30 cm

Height – 42 inches , 107 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069768
Dealers Internal Reference
8436
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Description
A smart and beautifully made antique Victorian walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.

It is a useful size and has a lovely, warm colour tone.

“
There are two adjustable shelves that rest on shark teeth supports, this stands on a plinth base and has a nicely moulded overhanging cornice.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, fluted side pilasters, and three adjustable shelves against a plain white background.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age, with only some extremely minor wear here and there.

Width – 35 inches , 89 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 30 cm

Height – 42 inches , 107 cm

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1069768
Dealers Internal Ref
8436
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, fluted side pilasters, and three adjustable shelves against a plain white background.
Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
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An antique Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, fluted side pilasters, and three adjustable shelves against a plain white background.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Fluted pilasters, Plinth base
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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Victorian bookcases typically reflect the eclectic revivals of the 19th century, prioritising robust construction, rich timber tones, and often featuring classical architectural details such as moulded cornices and pilasters.

Cabinetmakers during this period frequently utilised dense hardwoods like walnut, mahogany, and oak, often paired with secondary pine or deal for internal partitions and shelving.

Authentic pieces usually display period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage, historic patina, and backboards made of single-width vertical planks.

An antique bookcase provides warmth and character when contrasted against neutral modern walls, serving as a functional storage piece or a curated display for books and decorative objects.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a pure beeswax polish to nourish the wood.
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