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Victorian Solid Walnut Open Bookcase
Nimbus Antiques
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Victorian Solid Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
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Sn5602 Victorian open bookcase in walnut, having figured walnut top with moulded edge and carved frieze below and three height adjustable shelves, all flanked by fluted pilasters, standing on moulded plinth base. This antique bookcase is in home ready condition. c1880

H47.5" W48" D12.5" D9.5"-shelves

H120cm W122cm D32cm D24cm-shelves

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
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Nimbus Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1102967
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Sn5602
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Sn5602 Victorian open bookcase in walnut, having figured walnut top with moulded edge and carved frieze below and three height adjustable shelves, all flanked by fluted pilasters, standing on moulded plinth base. This antique bookcase is in home ready condition. c1880

H47.5" W48" D12.5" D9.5"-shelves

H120cm W122cm D32cm D24cm-shelves

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1102967
Dealers Internal Ref
Sn5602
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 Victorian solid walnut open bookcase featuring fluted side columns, a central carved rosette medallion on the upper frieze, and four open shelves on a plinth base.

Victorian Solid Walnut Open Bookcase

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A Victorian solid walnut open bookcase featuring fluted side columns, a central carved rosette medallion on the upper frieze, and four open shelves on a plinth base.
Victorian Solid Walnut Open Bookcase
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A Victorian solid walnut open bookcase featuring fluted side columns, a central carved rosette medallion on the upper frieze, and four open shelves on a plinth base.
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Victorian open bookcases typically feature exposed shelving designed without glass doors, providing easy access to literary volumes. Produced throughout the nineteenth century, these pieces frequently incorporate architectural details such as fluted pilasters, moulded cornices, and sturdy plinth bases.

High-grade hardwoods such as solid walnut, mahogany, oak, and rosewood were favoured during the Victorian era. Secondary timbers like pine or deal were frequently used for backboards and interior structural elements, assembled with traditional joinery.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature period-correct construction techniques, such as hand-cut joinery and tongue-and-groove backboards, along with natural signs of age including timber shrinkage and patination. Hand-carved decorative motifs and solid wood framing further distinguish genuine period examples.

An antique open bookcase serves as an effective display unit for art, books, and ceramic collections in contemporary spaces. Positioned against a contrasting wall, the rich timber tone introduces character and warmth to modern room schemes.

Maintain solid walnut furniture by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish twice annually along the grain. Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish discolouration.
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