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A Good Late 19th Century Walnut Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves.
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A Good Late 19th Century Walnut Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves.

19th century
Sold 4 March 2025 · Stalham Antique Gallery
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Description

A good late 19th century walnut open bookcase with adjustable shelves. An attractive no frills practical item for your book collection.

c.1880

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated this Antique Walnut Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125574
Dealers Internal Reference
1508
Description
A good late 19th century walnut open bookcase with adjustable shelves. An attractive no frills practical item for your book collection.

c.1880

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated this Antique Walnut Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125574
Dealers Internal Ref
1508
Stalham Antique Gallery
Stalham Antique Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

“i don’t collect things because they are valuable, but because they are interesting, beautiful and have a history.”

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Stalham Antique Gallery is a registered member of CINOA

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Stalham Antique Gallery

Stalham Antique Gallery
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Stalham
Norfolk
NR12 9AH
United Kingdom
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A dark walnut open bookcase featuring a simple cornice and multiple adjustable shelves against a neutral background.
A good late 19th century walnut open bookcase with adjustable shelves.
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A dark walnut open bookcase featuring a simple cornice and multiple adjustable shelves against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAdjustable shelves, Panelled backboards, Simple cornice
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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During the late 19th century, open bookcases became increasingly popular in domestic libraries and studies as private book ownership expanded and people sought easier access to their literature.

These pieces were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring tongue-and-groove backboards, dovetailed joints, and often incorporate adjustable shelving systems using wooden ratchets or metal pins.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit hand-cut joinery, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate backboards, and natural patination that develops on the wood over decades of use.

An antique wooden bookcase provides functional storage and warmth in contemporary spaces, and can be styled by mixing vertical book arrangements with decorative ceramics, framed art, and curated collections.

Preserve antique walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and cleaning only with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes.
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