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Antique Walnut Dwarfe Open Bookcase
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Antique Walnut Dwarfe Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 16 May 2026 · John Howkins Antiques
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A late Victorian walnut and inlaid open bookcase, the rectangular shaped top having an ebonised moulded edge above the marquetry inlaid frieze. The stiles having good cast brass mounts with conforming marquetry inlay and boxwood stringing. The interior having 2 polished shelves and the whole raised on a chamfered edge and cross banded plinth base.Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Height…39’’/ 99cm.Width…31.25’’/ 79.5cm. Depth…11.5’’/ 29cm. Interior Shelf Depth…8.5’’/ 21.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
79.5cm (31.30")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Dwarf Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA1147660
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24771
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Description
A late Victorian walnut and inlaid open bookcase, the rectangular shaped top having an ebonised moulded edge above the marquetry inlaid frieze. The stiles having good cast brass mounts with conforming marquetry inlay and boxwood stringing.
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The interior having 2 polished shelves and the whole raised on a chamfered edge and cross banded plinth base.
John Howkins Antiques

Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Height…39’’/ 99cm.Width…31.25’’/ 79.5cm. Depth…11.5’’/ 29cm. Interior Shelf Depth…8.5’’/ 21.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
79.5cm (31.30")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Dwarf Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147660
Dealers Internal Ref
24771
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique walnut dwarf open bookcase featuring inlaid floral details and brass mounts.
Antique Walnut Dwarfe Open Bookcase
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An antique walnut dwarf open bookcase featuring inlaid floral details and brass mounts.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Brass mounts, Open shelving
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 79.5 cm (31 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A dwarf bookcase is a low-standing shelving unit designed to sit below window height or to preserve wall space for art, gaining popularity in the Georgian and Victorian periods.

These pieces typically feature solid timber frames with walnut veneer or marquetry inlay, complemented by hand-cut dovetail joints and brass mounts.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery, timber shrinkage, natural oxidisation of the wood, and hand-applied finishes rather than modern machine production.

It can be integrated into contemporary spaces by balancing the dark wood tones with minimalist decor, neutral walls, and curated collections of books and ceramics.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically treating the surface with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon polishes.
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