What traditional materials were used to construct these cabinets?

These pieces were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, incorporating hand-blown or cylinder glass panes and brass hardware.

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19th Century Glazed Bookcase

Name: 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1136968
Price: 1250 GBP
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Description

A really lovely mid 19th century glazed bookcase. A fantastic slender size. Great original colour throughout. Adjustable shelves.

Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this 19th Century Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

210cm (82.68")

Width

84.5cm (33.27")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Reference Numbers

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SA1136968

Dealers Internal Reference

656

Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description

A really lovely mid 19th century glazed bookcase. A fantastic slender size. Great original colour throughout. Adjustable shelves.

Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this 19th Century Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

210cm (82.68")

Width

84.5cm (33.27")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1136968

Dealers Internal Ref

656

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Nineteenth-century glazed bookcases typically reflect the architectural trends of periods such as the Victorian, Georgian, or Edwardian eras, often featuring clean vertical lines, classical cornices, and glass panels designed to protect valuable books while displaying them.

Authenticity is identified through construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, imperfections in the glass panes like bubbles or ripples, traditional timber shrinkage, and period-appropriate fixings.

Integrating an antique wooden cabinet into a contemporary space works well by contrasting its warm timber tones with neutral walls, and styling the interior shelves with a curated mix of books, ceramics, and sculptural objects.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, maintaining stable humidity levels, and occasionally applying appropriate natural waxes rather than modern silicone polishes.

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