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

19th century
Sold 25 October 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique late Victorian carved Oak open bookcase and dating from around 1900. This lovely bookcase has a moulded edge to the top with a carved lip underneath. It has two fully adjustable and original shelves and the bookcase is carved down each side. It is moulded around the bottom and stands on bracket feet.

Measures: Height: 48" x Depth: 11" x Internal Depth: 10" x Width: 48"

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
122cm (48.03")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1154109
Dealers Internal Reference
W3535/13.7
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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 open bookcase and dating from around 1900. This lovely bookcase has a moulded edge to the top with a carved lip underneath. It has two fully adjustable and original shelves and the bookcase is carved down each side. It is moulded around the bottom and stands on bracket feet.
fig 1. A dark oak open bookcase featuring three shelves and carved decorative details along the frieze and uprights.
fig 1. An Antique Late Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase C1900

Measures: Height: 48" x Depth: 11" x Internal Depth: 10" x Width: 48"

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. A dark oak open bookcase featuring three shelves and carved decorative details along the frieze and uprights.
fig 2. An Antique Late Victorian Carved Oak Open 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
122cm (48.03")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154109
Dealers Internal Ref
W3535/13.7
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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A dark oak open bookcase featuring three shelves and carved decorative details along the frieze and uprights.
AN ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK OPEN BOOKCASE C1900
Ref: SA1154109
A dark oak open bookcase featuring three shelves and carved decorative details along the frieze and uprights.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFan carving, Fluted side panels, Frieze moulding, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 27.5 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Late Victorian furniture, produced towards the end of the 19th century, often incorporated historic revival styles such as Gothic and Renaissance revivals, featuring robust construction and hand-carved decorative motifs.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods like oak, mahogany, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, dovetailing, and tongue-and-groove backboards.

Authenticity is indicated by timber patination, hand-cut joinery marks, uniform ageing of the wood, and historical construction methods without modern screws or machine-cut chipboard.

An antique wooden bookcase adds warmth and character to modern spaces when styled with a curated mix of books, ceramics, and sculptural objects, balancing dense collections with negative space.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent timber splitting. Periodically apply a quality beeswax polish to nourish the wood and preserve its natural sheen.
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