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19thc Painted Waterfall Bookcase
Millers Antiques
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19thc Painted Waterfall Bookcase

19th century
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A good painted early 19th century period bookcase all original, with four fixed shelves, 15cm, 17.5cm 19.5cm and 22.5cm high, standing on the original turned feet, in good strong condition and ready for use.

Dated around 1830.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115.5cm (45.47")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
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Millers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1127310
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays

Description
A good painted early 19th century period bookcase all original, with four fixed shelves, 15cm, 17.5cm 19.5cm and 22.5cm high, standing on the original turned feet, in good strong condition and ready for use.

Dated around 1830.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Height
115.5cm (45.47")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127310
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
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A dark brown 19th-century waterfall bookcase featuring four open stepped shelves, side profile cutouts, and turned legs.
19thC Painted Waterfall Bookcase
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A dark brown 19th-century waterfall bookcase featuring four open stepped shelves, side profile cutouts, and turned legs.
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A waterfall bookcase is a design featuring open shelves that recede in depth from the base to the top tier, creating a cascading or stepped side profile. Popularised in the 19th century, this design allowed larger volumes to be stored on the lower shelves while accommodating smaller books above.

These pieces were commonly constructed from solid woods such as pine, mahogany, or oak, frequently finished with dark stains, varnish, or paint. Hand-cut joinery, solid backboards, and turned wooden legs are standard construction features from this era.

Authentic period examples typically exhibit hand-planed surfaces, irregular saw marks on the reverse, and traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails. The graduated shelf proportions, hand-turned feet, and natural surface wear around the shelf edges also indicate age.

Place the unit against a neutral wall in an alcove, hallway, or study to display literature alongside ceramic vessels or framed artwork. Stacking objects according to the graduated shelf depth provides a balanced, structured appearance.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a clean, dry microfiber cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments, applying a natural furniture wax sparingly to protect the finish.
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