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An Antique Late Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase C1900
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An Antique Late Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase C1900

19th century
Sold 18 October 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique late Victorian carved Oak bookcase and dating from around 1900. This Victorian bookcase has a moulded edge to the top with a carved lip underneath. It has two fully original and adjustable shelves. It is carved down each side and moulded around the bottom and stands on bracket feet.

Measures: Height: 43.5" x Depth: 10.5" x Internal Depth: 9" x Width: 41.5"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
110.5cm (43.50")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1154104
Dealers Internal Reference
W3535A/13.7
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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

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MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
An antique late Victorian carved Oak bookcase and dating from around 1900. This Victorian bookcase has a moulded edge to the top with a carved lip underneath. It has two fully original and adjustable shelves. It is carved down each side and moulded around the bottom and stands on bracket feet.
fig 1. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring carved lunette detailing along the frieze and vertical notched pilasters.
fig 1. An Antique Late Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase C1900

Measures: Height: 43.5" x Depth: 10.5" x Internal Depth: 9" x Width: 41.5"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring carved lunette detailing along the frieze and vertical notched pilasters.
fig 2. An Antique Late Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase C1900

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

“
WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
110.5cm (43.50")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154104
Dealers Internal Ref
W3535A/13.7
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 6,471
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring carved lunette detailing along the frieze and vertical notched pilasters.
AN ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK BOOKCASE C1900
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved lunette frieze, Notched vertical pilasters, Bracket feet, Open front shelving
  • SizeH 110.5 cm (44 in) x W 105.5 cm (42 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases often feature revival styles, incorporating heavy hand-carved motifs, deep dark timber finishes, and robust proportions inspired by Gothic and Elizabethan architecture.

Authentic pieces from this era are constructed predominantly from solid quarter-sawn or plain oak, often featuring pine secondary woods for internal panels and shelving backs.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage cracks, period-appropriate fixings, and natural wax patination developed over decades of use.

Ground a contemporary neutral space by pairing the dark wood with curated stacks of hardback books, ceramics, and metallic accents to balance historical weight with clean modern lines.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, applying natural beeswax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes that can degrade the finish.
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