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19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase
Shackladys Antiques
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Shackladys Antiques

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19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured marble breakfront top above three bays of adjustable shelves, divided by circular column pilasters. All raised on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 37 Inches

Width 55 Inches

Depth 15.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1126634
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Description
Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured marble breakfront top above three bays of adjustable shelves, divided by circular column pilasters. All raised on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 37 Inches

Width 55 Inches

Depth 15.5 Inches

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126634
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Boughton
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CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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Shackladys Antiques
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A 19th-century rosewood breakfront open bookcase featuring a pale marble top surface and decorative turned columns flanking open shelves filled with books.
19th Century Rosewood open bookcase
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Open bookcases from the 19th century were designed without glazed doors to provide immediate access to volumes in private libraries and drawing rooms. They frequently featured breakfront profiles, low proportions, and decorative architectural details such as pilasters or turned columns.

Cabinetmakers utilised dense rosewood veneers over solid pine or mahogany carcasses, often pairing the rich timber figure with imported marble tops, brass mounts, or carved details.

Authentic pieces feature distinctive dark brown grain with fine black veining, substantial weight due to high timber density, hand-cut joinery on internal structures, and natural signs of minor shrinkage or age-related oxidisation.

A low open bookcase serves as an elegant anchor along hallway walls, beneath window sills, or behind living room seating, offering a stable surface for curating art pieces alongside traditional literature.

Timber surfaces should be dusted with a soft dry cloth and polished periodically using natural beeswax, avoiding water or chemical sprays. Marble tops require neutral pH cleansers and prompt wiping of liquid spills to prevent staining.
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