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Bleached Carved Oak Open Bookcase
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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£1,450
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Bleached Carved Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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An impressive and detailed bleached oak open bookcase, dating to circa 1880, crafted in two sections for ease of transport and display.

The decorative carved cornice sits above two open compartments, each housing three height-adjustable shelves, providing flexible storage or display for books. The open design is framed by deeply carved pilasters, and the entire section is adorned with exquisite, high-relief carvings of floral garlands, fruit clusters, and foliage, showcasing a masterful attention to naturalistic detail and depth.

The lower cabinet features a pair of beautifully carved panel doors, these doors open to reveal a single fixed shelf inside, offering concealed storage. The base is sturdily constructed, with a plinth foot and additional carved detailing that unifies the design from top to bottom.

The wood has been sympathetically bleached, giving the piece a lighter, more contemporary feel while still honoring the depth and character of the oak grain and its historical origins. This combination of functional design and intricate ornamentation makes the bookcase both a practical storage solution and a stunning decorative centerpiece.

W 132.5cm (52.5")

D 51cm (20")

H 205.5cm (81")

Base H 89cm (35")

Top interior L&R

W 57cm (22.5")

D 26cm (10")

H 103cm (40.5")

Base interior

W 117cm (46")

D 43.5cm (17")

H 61cm (24")

Physical Dimensions
Height
205.5cm (80.91")
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Bleached Carved Oak Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136395
Dealers Internal Reference
HEE250413C
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Description
An impressive and detailed bleached oak open bookcase, dating to circa 1880, crafted in two sections for ease of transport and display.
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The decorative carved cornice sits above two open compartments, each housing three height-adjustable shelves, providing flexible storage or display for books.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The open design is framed by deeply carved pilasters, and the entire section is adorned with exquisite, high-relief carvings of floral garlands, fruit clusters, and foliage, showcasing a masterful attention to naturalistic detail and depth.

fig 1. A large two-tier bleached oak open bookcase featuring heavily carved floral pilasters, open adjustable shelves, and a lower cabinet with relief-carved doors.
fig 1. Bleached Carved Oak Open Bookcase

The lower cabinet features a pair of beautifully carved panel doors, these doors open to reveal a single fixed shelf inside, offering concealed storage. The base is sturdily constructed, with a plinth foot and additional carved detailing that unifies the design from top to bottom.

fig 2. A large two-tier bleached oak open bookcase featuring heavily carved floral pilasters, open adjustable shelves, and a lower cabinet with relief-carved doors.
fig 2. Bleached Carved Oak Open Bookcase

The wood has been sympathetically bleached, giving the piece a lighter, more contemporary feel while still honoring the depth and character of the oak grain and its historical origins. This combination of functional design and intricate ornamentation makes the bookcase both a practical storage solution and a stunning decorative centerpiece.

W 132.5cm (52.5")

D 51cm (20")

H 205.5cm (81")

Base H 89cm (35")

Top interior L&R

W 57cm (22.5")

D 26cm (10")

H 103cm (40.5")

Base interior

W 117cm (46")

D 43.5cm (17")

H 61cm (24")

Height
205.5cm (80.91")
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Bleached Carved Oak Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136395
Dealers Internal Ref
HEE250413C
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Kent
ME14 3HH
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A large two-tier bleached oak open bookcase featuring heavily carved floral pilasters, open adjustable shelves, and a lower cabinet with relief-carved doors.
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A carved oak open bookcase cupboard is a two-part storage cabinet featuring an upper section with exposed display shelves and a lower section with enclosed cupboard doors. Typically crafted during the Victorian era and styled with revival motifs, these pieces served as primary library and parlour storage.

These bookcases were predominantly constructed from solid oak, valued for its density and durability, often paired with pine for internal backing boards or drawer linings. Carvings were executed by hand directly into the timber, and joinery typically featured traditional mortise and tenon joints.

Authentic period pieces show subtle variations in hand-carved details, historical timber shrinkage around panels, and age-consistent wear on shelf tracks. Original joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails and pegged construction, further confirms period authenticity.

A bleached oak bookcase balances heavy historical carving with a light, contemporary tone, making it ideal for neutral interiors. Style the open shelves with a curated mix of ceramics, art books, and sculptural objects to contrast the detailed architectural wood carvings.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent dust accumulation in carved recesses. Apply a clear, non-silicone natural wax sparingly once or twice a year to protect the timber surface without darkening the bleached finish.
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