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Victorian Faux Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
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Victorian Faux Burr Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
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This elegant piece features three adjustable shelves, perfect for displaying your favorite books or decorative items. Crafted with a faux burr walnut finish, it stands proudly on a sturdy blocked plinth, adding a touch of timeless sophistication to any room.

Height 140cms x Width 92cms x Depth 31cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09056615
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Wide vertical pine backboards: cabinet work before sheet backings came into use.
Painted scumble glaze simulating burr walnut: popular decorative practice of the late Victorian era.
Oxidised unpainted timber on the rear: decades of natural exposure to air.
Plinth base and plain cornice: standard proportions of late 19th-century open shelving.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1150945
Description
This elegant piece features three adjustable shelves, perfect for displaying your favorite books or decorative items.
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Crafted with a faux burr walnut finish, it stands proudly on a sturdy blocked plinth, adding a touch of timeless sophistication to any room.
Richie Perrott Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian open bookcase featuring faux burr walnut outer framing, dark interior shelves, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Victorian Faux Burr Walnut Open Bookcase

Height 140cms x Width 92cms x Depth 31cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 2. A Victorian open bookcase featuring faux burr walnut outer framing, dark interior shelves, and a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Victorian Faux Burr Walnut Open Bookcase

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09056615
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Wide vertical pine backboards: cabinet work before sheet backings came into use.
Painted scumble glaze simulating burr walnut: popular decorative practice of the late Victorian era.
Oxidised unpainted timber on the rear: decades of natural exposure to air.
Plinth base and plain cornice: standard proportions of late 19th-century open shelving.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150945
Richie Perrott Antiques
Richie Perrott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2021
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Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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A Victorian open bookcase featuring faux burr walnut outer framing, dark interior shelves, and a solid plinth base.
Victorian Faux Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
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A Victorian open bookcase featuring faux burr walnut outer framing, dark interior shelves, and a solid plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Walnut Finish
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFaux burr graining, Plinth base, Open shelving

This Victorian open bookcase is a traditional item of furniture for a gentleman's library or study, designed with a rectangular upright body, a flat top over a simple cornice, and a solid plinth base at the floor. The exterior timber shows a warm brown faux burr walnut finish with distinctive graining, contrasted by dark interior panels and shelves. Three adjustable shelves sit within the main opening, offering practical storage for books or decorative objects. Visible construction details include flat upright side members and horizontal shelf supports against a panelled backing. Measuring Height 140 cm x Width 92 cm x Depth 31 cm, this bookcase fits easily into a study, home office, living room, or hallway. The open shelving provides straightforward access and display capability while maintaining a compact footprint against a wall. The straightforward styling and traditional proportions make it suitable for both period and contemporary interiors needing functional bookshelf storage.

FAQs

Victorian open bookcases typically feature dark wood tones, solid plinth bases, and open-fronted shelving designed for accessible literature storage in 19th-century studies and domestic spaces.

These pieces often utilised solid hardwoods such as pine or oak for internal framing and backboards, frequently finished with decorative veneers or hand-painted faux timber graining.

Authentic pieces display traditional joinery techniques, original backboard timber planks, historic surface patination, and expected wear along the lower plinth and shelf edges.

Contrast dark timber frames by arranging books both vertically and horizontally, interspersed with ceramics, framed artwork, or metal decorative objects.

Dust regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth and avoid abrasive chemical polishes; applying clear beeswax sparingly helps preserve the existing finish.
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