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Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Nimbus Antiques
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Victorian Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
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ST053 Victorian open bookcase, in dark rich oak oversailing top with reeded pilasters and drop carvings. with three adjustable shelves. all standing on a plinth base, this bookcase is in home ready condition. c1890.

H44 3/4" W48" D11 1/2"

H113.5CM W122CM D29.2CM

Shelves Depth. 8 3/4" 29.2cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
113.5cm (44.69")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
29.2cm (11.50")
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Nimbus Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1084593
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ST053
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Description
ST053 Victorian open bookcase, in dark rich oak oversailing top with reeded pilasters and drop carvings. with three adjustable shelves. all standing on a plinth base, this bookcase is in home ready condition. c1890.

H44 3/4" W48" D11 1/2"

H113.5CM W122CM D29.2CM

Shelves Depth. 8 3/4" 29.2cm

Height
113.5cm (44.69")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
29.2cm (11.50")
Date of Manufacture

Nimbus Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084593
Dealers Internal Ref
ST053
Nimbus Antiques
Nimbus Antiques
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We offer a wide, high quality range of antique furniture all of which are restored to the highest standard in our own workshops

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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, fluted side pilasters, and carved rosette details at the top corners.

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase

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A nineteenth-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, fluted side pilasters, and carved rosette details at the top corners.
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
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A nineteenth-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, fluted side pilasters, and carved rosette details at the top corners.
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Victorian open bookcases are defined by their unglazed front design, solid timber construction, and architectural details such as fluted pilasters, moulded cornices, and carved rosettes. Designed primarily for private libraries and studies during the nineteenth century, these pieces prioritised immediate access to volumes while reflecting classical woodworking aesthetics.

Cabinetmakers of the Victorian era predominantly utilised native hardwoods such as English oak, mahogany, and walnut, often employing pine or fir as secondary woods for backboards and internal drawer linings. Joinery featured hand-cut dovetails, solid tongue-and-groove backing, and polished brass shelf-adjustment mechanisms.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-planed back panels, irregular saw marks on unexposed edges, and original finish wear around shelf tracks. The timber typically exhibits deep patination, natural grain oxidation, and age-related shrinkages across solid wood joints.

Integrate an antique open bookcase into a modern room by blending grouped literary volumes with sculptural ceramics, framed artwork, or natural greenery to break up dense shelving lines. Contrast the deep wood tones against neutral painted walls or contemporary textured wallpapers for balanced visual weight.

Maintain oak bookcases by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve moisture and lustre. Position the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage, warping, or finish fading.
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