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A Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
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A Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 28 July 2025 · Richie Perrott Antiques
This “Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase” found a buyer.

It was listed by Richie Perrott Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Elegant Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase: This exquisite piece features beautifully figured walnut wood, with two spacious shelves for ample storage. The bookcase is elegantly raised on a sturdy plinth base, making it a perfect addition to any classic interior.

Height 91cms x Width 139cms x Depth 34cms.

''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 Walnut Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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Elegant Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase: This exquisite piece features beautifully figured walnut wood, with two spacious shelves for ample storage.
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The bookcase is elegantly raised on a sturdy plinth base, making it a perfect addition to any classic interior.
Richie Perrott Antiques
fig 1. A low Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring two sections with adjustable shelves and a dark interior finish.
fig 1. A Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase

Height 91cms x Width 139cms x Depth 34cms.

''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 low Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring two sections with adjustable shelves and a dark interior finish.
fig 2. A Victorian 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 Walnut Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
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A low Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring two sections with adjustable shelves and a dark interior finish.
A VICTORIAN WALNUT OPEN BOOKCASE
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A low Victorian walnut open bookcase featuring two sections with adjustable shelves and a dark interior finish.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Softwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPlinth base, Cornice moulding, Adjustable shelving, Veneered surfaces

Victorian open bookcases gained popularity during the 19th century as literacy rates rose and home libraries became a common feature in middle and upper-class households, prioritising accessible book storage.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid timber frames with decorative veneers such as walnut or mahogany applied to secondary woods, often featuring adjustable shelving supported by wooden ratchets or metal pins.

Authenticity is assessed by examining dovetail joinery, hand-sawn timber marks, natural ageing of the wood and veneer, and traditional finishing methods such as shellac or wax polish.

A period bookcase adds warmth and texture to contemporary rooms, serving as functional shelving for books, ceramics, and objects while contrasting effectively with minimalist decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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