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Victorian Open Bookcase in Walnut C.1890
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Victorian Open Bookcase in Walnut C.1890

19th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A late 19th-century open bookcase in walnut, dating to circa 1890. This antique piece features three adjustable shelves set within a deep-toned interior, framed by fluted uprights with finely carved corbel details. The cornice is edged with a dentil moulding, lending a formal architectural presence. Suitable for displaying books or decorative objects in a study, library, or hallway, it offers both period charm and practical storage. The backboards show age-appropriate character in keeping with its date.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1145142
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46962
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A late 19th-century open bookcase in walnut, dating to circa 1890.
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This antique piece features three adjustable shelves set within a deep-toned interior, framed by fluted uprights with finely carved corbel details.
The Old Cinema

The cornice is edged with a dentil moulding, lending a formal architectural presence. Suitable for displaying books or decorative objects in a study, library, or hallway, it offers both period charm and practical storage. The backboards show age-appropriate character in keeping with its date.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1145142
Dealers Internal Ref
46962
The Old Cinema
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A Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, carved corbels, and adjustable shelving against a neutral background.
Victorian Open Bookcase in Walnut c.1890
Ref: SA1145142
A Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, carved corbels, and adjustable shelving against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Carved corbels, Adjustable ratchet shelves, Plinth base
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

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Victorian bookcases often feature rich dark woods, architectural cornices, and functional adjustments like ratchet shelving, reflecting the eras emphasis on utility combined with craftsmanship.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, frequently incorporating softer secondary woods for backboards and internal framing.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, traditional shellac finishes, and lack of modern mechanical fasteners.

Pairing a dark wood antique bookcase with minimalist furniture creates a balanced contrast, while organizing books by colour or integrating modern ceramic objects updates the overall aesthetic.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically apply microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wooden surface.
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