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Painted Irish Library Bookcase
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €8,184     $8,884
£6,995
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Painted Irish Library Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880

This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country estate in Ireland.

Interior top depth - 10.5"(27cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Irish Library Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126062
Dealers Internal Reference
8796
Description
Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880

This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country estate in Ireland.

Interior top depth - 10.5"(27cm)

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Irish Library Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126062
Dealers Internal Ref
8796
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below.
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Archive I A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below.

Painted Irish Library Bookcase

Archive II A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View II
Archive III A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View III
Archive IV A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View IV
Archive V A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View V
Archive VI A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View VI
Archive VII A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View VII
Archive VIII A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View VIII
Archive IX A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View IX
Archive X A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View X
Archive XI A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View XI
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 695
Items Sold 6,145
Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below.
Painted Irish Library Bookcase
Ref: SA1126062
A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below.
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Irish library bookcases gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed primarily for country houses to house large literary collections. They often combined utilitarian local woods like pine with classic proportions inspired by Georgian and Victorian architectural mouldings.

These pieces were typically constructed using native softwoods like pine or hardwoods like mahogany and oak, held together with hand-cut dovetail joints. Glazed sections featured individual glass panes held by timber glazing bars, often finished with solid brass hardware.

Authentic painted finishes usually display natural age-related wear, such as surface craquelure, pigment fading, and paint loss around handles and edges. Inspecting unpainted areas, back panels, and interior drawers for hand-planed timber and period-appropriate iron or brass fittings also confirms age.

A substantial painted bookcase acts as a focal architectural element in living rooms, dining spaces, or home offices. Interior designers often contrast dark painted exteriors by displaying neutral ceramics, glass objects, and curated book collections against the exposed wood interior.

Painted surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent dirt buildup. Avoid abrasive cleaning agents or harsh chemical polishes, using only a light application of neutral beeswax paste once a year to protect the paint layer.
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