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Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
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Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
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Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase with Enclosed Ends – c.1870

Item Code: S26-134

A handsome Victorian walnut open bookcase dating to circa 1870, featuring a central open section flanked by two panelled cupboard ends. The centre offers three fixed shelves ideal for books or display, framed by simple mouldings and crowned with a stepped cornice. The flanking cupboards with arched moulded panels add visual symmetry and provide enclosed storage, all set on a sturdy plinth base. The warm grain and mellow patina of the walnut enhance its timeless character, making it a highly functional and elegant piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Key Features:

* Original Victorian design, c.1870

* Central open bookcase with three fixed shelves

* Flanked by enclosed end cupboards with arched panels

* Rich, warm walnut with attractive grain and patina

* Stepped moulded cornice and solid plinth base

* Versatile storage for books, decor, or media

Dimensions:

* Width: 183 cm

* Depth: 39.5 cm

* Height: 132 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153578
Dealers Internal Reference
S26-134A
Description
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase with Enclosed Ends – c.1870

Item Code: S26-134

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A handsome Victorian walnut open bookcase dating to circa 1870, featuring a central open section flanked by two panelled cupboard ends.
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The centre offers three fixed shelves ideal for books or display, framed by simple mouldings and crowned with a stepped cornice. The flanking cupboards with arched moulded panels add visual symmetry and provide enclosed storage, all set on a sturdy plinth base. The warm grain and mellow patina of the walnut enhance its timeless character, making it a highly functional and elegant piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 1. A low Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring a stepped breakfront design with arched side panels and exposed central shelves.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

Key Features:

Original Victorian design, c.1870

Central open bookcase with three fixed shelves

Flanked by enclosed end cupboards with arched panels

Rich, warm walnut with attractive grain and patina

Stepped moulded cornice and solid plinth base

Versatile storage for books, decor, or media

Dimensions:

Width: 183 cm

Depth: 39.5 cm

Height: 132 cm

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1153578
Dealers Internal Ref
S26-134A
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A low Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring a stepped breakfront design with arched side panels and exposed central shelves.
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1153578
A low Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring a stepped breakfront design with arched side panels and exposed central shelves.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront profile, Arched panels, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This Victorian walnut open bookcase dates to circa 1870. The design incorporates a stepped breakfront profile with a moulded cornice, a central open section containing three fixed shelves, and enclosed end cupboards with arched moulded panels set above a solid plinth base. The warm brown walnut timber displays a pronounced grain and mellow patina. The piece stands 132 cm high, 183 cm wide, and 39.5 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, the bookcase serves as functional storage and display furniture in a study, sitting room, or hallway. The central open shelves accommodate books and decorative objects, whilst the flanking cupboards provide concealed storage for household items. The balanced proportions allow integration into both traditional and modern residential schemes.

FAQs

Victorian open bookcases feature solid wood construction, typically walnut or mahogany, designed with open accessible shelving and architectural mouldings reflective of nineteenth-century library design.

Craftsmen during the Victorian era primarily utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery, solid backboards, and moulded plinth bases.

Authentic period pieces exhibit characteristic hand-sawn markings on backboards, early joinery techniques, and natural, uneven patination across the wood grain developed over decades.

A low open bookcase functions effectively in a hallway or living room alcove, topped with modern ceramics, framed art, or lamps to complement contemporary wall paint shades.

Regular dusting with a dry microfiber cloth followed by occasional applications of clear beeswax will nourish the timber and protect the original polished finish without causing build-up.
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