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Antique 19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
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Antique 19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

19th century
Sold 28 August 2025 · Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

Beautiful 19th century rosewood serpentine open bookcase. Crafted to perfection, this piece exemplifies the quality and craftsmanship of the era, offering both a functional storage solution and a work of art in its own right.

The serpentine shape of this bookcase adds a touch of graceful curvature, creating a visually appealing silhouette that stands out in any room. This design choice is characteristic of the elegance and sophistication of the 19th century.

Crafted from luxurious rosewood, the bookcase showcases the rich and warm tones inherent to this exquisite wood. The natural grain patterns and deep hues add a layer of sophistication to the overall aesthetic.

The open design of the bookcase allows for a delightful display of your cherished books or decorative items. It offers a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics, making it an ideal piece for showcasing your literary and artistic treasures.

Tailor the bookcase to your specific needs with adjustable shelves. This feature adds a practical element, accommodating items of various sizes and allowing you to create a personalized arrangement.

Dimensions: Height 197 cm x Width 167 cm x Depth 38 cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1153772
Description
19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

Beautiful 19th century rosewood serpentine open bookcase.

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Crafted to perfection, this piece exemplifies the quality and craftsmanship of the era, offering both a functional storage solution and a work of art in its own right.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An antique nineteenth century rosewood open bookcase featuring serpentine shelving and detailed carved wooden mouldings.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

The serpentine shape of this bookcase adds a touch of graceful curvature, creating a visually appealing silhouette that stands out in any room. This design choice is characteristic of the elegance and sophistication of the 19th century.

fig 2. An antique nineteenth century rosewood open bookcase featuring serpentine shelving and detailed carved wooden mouldings.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

Crafted from luxurious rosewood, the bookcase showcases the rich and warm tones inherent to this exquisite wood. The natural grain patterns and deep hues add a layer of sophistication to the overall aesthetic.

fig 3. An antique nineteenth century rosewood open bookcase featuring serpentine shelving and detailed carved wooden mouldings.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

The open design of the bookcase allows for a delightful display of your cherished books or decorative items. It offers a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics, making it an ideal piece for showcasing your literary and artistic treasures.

fig 4. An antique nineteenth century rosewood open bookcase featuring serpentine shelving and detailed carved wooden mouldings.
fig 4. Antique 19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

Tailor the bookcase to your specific needs with adjustable shelves. This feature adds a practical element, accommodating items of various sizes and allowing you to create a personalized arrangement.

Dimensions: Height 197 cm x Width 167 cm x Depth 38 cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153772
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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An antique nineteenth century rosewood open bookcase featuring serpentine shelving and detailed carved wooden mouldings.
Antique 19th Century Rosewood Serpentine Open Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Carved floral cresting, Fluted pilasters, Adjustable shelves
  • SizeH 197 cm (78 in) x W 167 cm (66 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases often feature dark, rich timbers like rosewood or mahogany, elaborate carved details, and robust proportions reflective of the eras craftsmanship.

Cabinetmakers primarily used dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and oak, often paired with pine or secondary timbers for internal framing and shelving.

Authenticity is verified through traditional joinery methods, handmade screw or nail types, hand-cut dovetails on drawers, and natural age-related patina on the timber.

Balance the historical weight of the piece by mixing displayed items with modern decorative objects, art books, and curated ceramics to create visual breathing room.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and periodically nourish the wood with appropriate wax polish while avoiding synthetic chemical cleaners.
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