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English Bleached Walnut Bookcase
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200
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English Bleached Walnut Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Small English 19th century pretty bleached walnut two door bookcase. Nice small size. 1880.

Code: 8875

Dimensions:

W: 36" (91.4 cm)

H: 59" (149.9 cm)

D: 15" (38.1 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
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Arcadia Antiques has dated this Bleached Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1139682
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8875
Description
Small English 19th century pretty bleached walnut two door bookcase. Nice small size. 1880.

Code: 8875

Dimensions:

W: 36" (91.4 cm)

H: 59" (149.9 cm)

D: 15" (38.1 cm)

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Bleached Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1139682
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8875
Arcadia Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A tall English bleached walnut bookcase featuring two glazed doors with geometric glazing bars, a carved leaf frieze at the top, and a contrasting mint green painted interior.
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English Bleached Walnut Bookcase

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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
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A tall English bleached walnut bookcase featuring two glazed doors with geometric glazing bars, a carved leaf frieze at the top, and a contrasting mint green painted interior.
English Bleached Walnut Bookcase
Ref: SA1139682
A tall English bleached walnut bookcase featuring two glazed doors with geometric glazing bars, a carved leaf frieze at the top, and a contrasting mint green painted interior.
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Glazed bookcases became prominent in 18th-century England to protect valuable personal libraries while displaying bound volumes. The practice of bleaching walnut emerged in the early-to-mid 20th century to modernise traditional dark wood furniture, softening the grain tones to align with lighter interior design aesthetics.

These cabinets are typically constructed using solid walnut frame components, walnut veneers, and hand-fitted glass panels. Features include mortise and tenon joints, astragal glazing bars, hand-carved frieze mouldings, and solid timber shelving.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, original brass hinges or escutcheons, natural timber grain variation, and age-appropriate wear to the base and shelves. Bleached finishes should show smooth tonal transitions without harsh chemical discolouration.

A glazed bookcase can be styled in a living room or hallway with a mix of ceramics, art books, and decorative objects. The lighter timber tone contrasts well against dark wall colours, while a painted interior provides a focal frame for curating collections.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply clear beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the pale timber tone. Glass panels should be cleaned with a mild glass cleaner sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the wood.
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