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Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak
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Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak

19th century
Sold 13 April 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
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Description

This exceptional 19th-century carved open bookcase, crafted from solid oak, is a stunning piece that combines beauty and functionality. Standing on a sturdy plinth base, it exudes elegance and is in great condition, showcasing excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The bookcase features two fully adjustable shelves, providing versatile storage for books, decor, or other items. Above the shelves, a beautifully decorated frieze adds a sophisticated touch, while the entire piece is intricately carved, with exquisite detailing throughout that highlights the skill of the artisan.

The magnificent grain and rich colour of the oak are evident throughout, enhancing the bookcase’s timeless appeal.

With its superb quality and detailed design, this bookcase is a standout piece that would make a wonderful addition to any traditional or period-style home.

Product Reference : AF - 3652

Measurements : 122cm Width x 33.5cm Depth x 114.5cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114.5cm (45.08")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122328
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3652
Description
This exceptional 19th-century carved open bookcase, crafted from solid oak, is a stunning piece that combines beauty and functionality.
“
Standing on a sturdy plinth base, it exudes elegance and is in great condition, showcasing excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak

The bookcase features two fully adjustable shelves, providing versatile storage for books, decor, or other items. Above the shelves, a beautifully decorated frieze adds a sophisticated touch, while the entire piece is intricately carved, with exquisite detailing throughout that highlights the skill of the artisan.

fig 2. A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak

The magnificent grain and rich colour of the oak are evident throughout, enhancing the bookcase’s timeless appeal.

With its superb quality and detailed design, this bookcase is a standout piece that would make a wonderful addition to any traditional or period-style home.

fig 3. A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak

Product Reference : AF - 3652

Measurements : 122cm Width x 33.5cm Depth x 114.5cm Height

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

fig 4. A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
fig 4. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 5. A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
fig 5. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 6. A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
fig 6. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 7. A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
fig 7. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase in Oak

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Height
114.5cm (45.08")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122328
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3652
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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ActFurniture LTD

ActFurniture LTD
Telephone 07729 298643
Location
Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/actfurniture
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 443
Items Sold 2,250
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
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A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase In Oak
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A 19th-century carved oak open bookcase featuring three internal shelves and heavily decorated pilasters with floral and leaf motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Leaf carvings, Guilloche frieze, Raised dental moulding
  • SizeH 114.5 cm (45 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 33.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century oak bookcases often draw inspiration from earlier revivalist movements, such as Gothic, Jacobean, or Renaissance styles, characterised by heavy timber construction, deep grain patination, and elaborate hand-carved ornamentation.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn or plain-sawn oak, assembled using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints, tongue-and-groove backboards, and hand-cut dovetailing.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural ageing markers including shrinkage cracks, hand-planed surfaces, irregular tool marks on the backboards, and old patination that cannot be artificially replicated.

Such architectural furniture serves as a grounding focal point in modern spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist walls and neutral palettes to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and periodically feeding the wood with high-quality natural beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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