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French Walnut Bookcase
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

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French Walnut Bookcase

19th century
Description

Excellent quality French walnut bookcase, four adjustable shelves, wonderful steel hinge, working key, in overall excellent condition with a lovely colour.

55" high

26.5" wide

15" depth

11" book depth

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

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Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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Description
Excellent quality French walnut bookcase, four adjustable shelves, wonderful steel hinge, working key, in overall excellent condition with a lovely colour.

55" high

26.5" wide

15" depth

11" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

fig 1. A French walnut single-door bookcase with a carved top frieze, glazed upper panel, solid lower panel, and carved cabriole feet.
fig 1. French Walnut Bookcase

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 570
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A French walnut single-door bookcase with a carved top frieze, glazed upper panel, solid lower panel, and carved cabriole feet.
French Walnut Bookcase
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A French walnut single-door bookcase with a carved top frieze, glazed upper panel, solid lower panel, and carved cabriole feet.
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French Provincial glazed bookcases, often termed bibliotheques or vitrines, originated in regional France during the 18th century. They combine practical storage with classical decorative influences, such as serpentine aprons, molded friezes, and carved floral details.

These pieces were constructed using solid walnut and high-grade walnut veneers, valued for their tight grain and deep warm tones. Assembly relied on traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-cut glass panels held within molded timber frames.

Authentic examples feature hand-carved motifs, hand-planed backboards, and original iron or brass fitments including escutcheons and external hinges. Look for asymmetrical carved detailing along the apron and scroll feet with hand-finished construction.

Position the cabinet as an accent piece in a reception room, dining space, or study to contrast with streamlined modern furnishings. Arrange leather-bound volumes, studio ceramics, or glassware within the interior shelves to complement the timber frame.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually following the natural grain of the wood. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources, radiators, and damp conditions to prevent timber movement or surface checking.
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