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Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 19 August 2025 · FB Antiques
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Victorian Walnut Open Library Bookcase (c.1880)

Item Code: 1046A

A simple and practical late Victorian open bookcase, c.1880, crafted in beautifully figured walnut and offering generous shelving within a clean and refined form. This piece is ideal for a traditional study, office, or sitting room, where understated elegance and utility are equally valued.

With three fixed tiers and a deep plinth base, the bookcase features a moulded top and plain stiles, allowing the rich grain and warm hue of the walnut to take centre stage. Its lower height makes it suitable for placement beneath windows or along shorter wall runs, while still providing ample space for books, files, or decorative objects.

This is a solid and honest example of Victorian craftsmanship—versatile, unfussy, and ready for immediate use.

Key Features:

* Victorian period, circa 1880

* Beautifully figured walnut throughout

* Open front with three fixed shelves

* Moulded top and recessed plinth base

* Clean, architectural lines

* Warm, medium walnut tone

* Strong, usable proportions

* Age-related wear consistent with use

Dimensions:

Height: 99 cm

Width: 143 cm

Depth: 35 cm

A timeless and practical piece—equally suited to domestic or commercial interiors in need of accessible, characterful storage.

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1150431
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1045
Description
Victorian Walnut Open Library Bookcase (c.1880)

Item Code: 1046A

A simple and practical late Victorian open bookcase, c.

“
1880, crafted in beautifully figured walnut and offering generous shelving within a clean and refined form.
FB Antiques

This piece is ideal for a traditional study, office, or sitting room, where understated elegance and utility are equally valued.

fig 1. A low Victorian open walnut bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves against a plain grey backdrop.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

With three fixed tiers and a deep plinth base, the bookcase features a moulded top and plain stiles, allowing the rich grain and warm hue of the walnut to take centre stage. Its lower height makes it suitable for placement beneath windows or along shorter wall runs, while still providing ample space for books, files, or decorative objects.

fig 2. A low Victorian open walnut bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves against a plain grey backdrop.
fig 2. Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

This is a solid and honest example of Victorian craftsmanship—versatile, unfussy, and ready for immediate use.

Key Features:

Victorian period, circa 1880

Beautifully figured walnut throughout

Open front with three fixed shelves

fig 3. A low Victorian open walnut bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves against a plain grey backdrop.
fig 3. Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

Moulded top and recessed plinth base

Clean, architectural lines

Warm, medium walnut tone

Strong, usable proportions

Age-related wear consistent with use

Dimensions:

Height: 99 cm

Width: 143 cm

Depth: 35 cm

A timeless and practical piece—equally suited to domestic or commercial interiors in need of accessible, characterful storage.

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150431
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1045
FB Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
Dealer Profile

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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2014
Items For Sale 296
Items Sold 1,363
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Location: Rawlings Farm Buildings, Unit 7 Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 8DY, United Kingdom
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A low Victorian open walnut bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves against a plain grey backdrop.
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
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A low Victorian open walnut bookcase featuring three horizontal shelves against a plain grey backdrop.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPlinth base, Adjustable shelving, Reeded pilasters, Panelled back
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 143 cm (56 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

Victorian bookcases from the 19th century typically feature rich wood grains, sturdy construction, and classical proportions, often reflecting the revival of historic architectural motifs.

Cabinetmakers during this era predominantly used dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, frequently incorporating secondary woods like pine for internal structures and back panels.

Authenticity is assessed through joinery techniques, such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, natural wax patination, and period-appropriate hardware or construction methods.

Pairing a warm wood bookcase with modern seating, minimalist art, and curated stacks of literature creates a balanced, layered aesthetic that grounds contemporary living spaces.

Maintain antique wooden surfaces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the grain.
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