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Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Shelves
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
£1,396

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Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Shelves

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Wall Shelves – Elegant Design

This fine quality 19th-century rosewood waterfall bookcase features clean lines and an elegant design, making it a sophisticated addition to any room. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this antique bookcase is structurally sound with no loose joints and no woodworm, ensuring lasting durability and charm.

Product Dimensions:

Overall: 100cm (W) x 27cm (D) x 124cm (H)

Shelf Dimensions:

Bottom Shelf: 94cm (W) x 25cm (D) with 30cm clearance above

Second Shelf: 94cm (W) x 21cm (D) with 21cm clearance above

Third Shelf: 94cm (W) x 18cm (D) with 21cm clearance above

Fourth Shelf: 94cm (W) x 15cm (D) with 16cm clearance above

Top Shelf: 75cm (W) x 10.5cm (D)

Condition:

In very good antique condition, showing minor historic knocks, marks, wear, repairs, and alterations typical of functional antique furniture. Please note there is non-structural cracking to one back panel, which does not affect stability.

Additional Information:

Stock Number: 8732

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

This beautiful antique rosewood waterfall bookcase is a rare find that blends elegant style with practical storage.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155931
Dealers Internal Reference
8732
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Wall Shelves – Elegant Design
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This fine quality 19th-century rosewood waterfall bookcase features clean lines and an elegant design, making it a sophisticated addition to any room.
Prior and Willis

Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this antique bookcase is structurally sound with no loose joints and no woodworm, ensuring lasting durability and charm.

fig 1. A 19th-century dark rosewood waterfall bookcase featuring four graduated open shelves with central turned spindles, brass inlay along the edges, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Shelves

Product Dimensions:

Overall: 100cm (W) x 27cm (D) x 124cm (H)

Shelf Dimensions:

Bottom Shelf: 94cm (W) x 25cm (D) with 30cm clearance above

Second Shelf: 94cm (W) x 21cm (D) with 21cm clearance above

Third Shelf: 94cm (W) x 18cm (D) with 21cm clearance above

fig 2. A 19th-century dark rosewood waterfall bookcase featuring four graduated open shelves with central turned spindles, brass inlay along the edges, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Shelves

Fourth Shelf: 94cm (W) x 15cm (D) with 16cm clearance above

Top Shelf: 75cm (W) x 10.5cm (D)

Condition:

In very good antique condition, showing minor historic knocks, marks, wear, repairs, and alterations typical of functional antique furniture. Please note there is non-structural cracking to one back panel, which does not affect stability.

fig 3. A 19th-century dark rosewood waterfall bookcase featuring four graduated open shelves with central turned spindles, brass inlay along the edges, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Shelves

Additional Information:

Stock Number: 8732

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

This beautiful antique rosewood waterfall bookcase is a rare find that blends elegant style with practical storage.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155931
Dealers Internal Ref
8732
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A 19th-century dark rosewood waterfall bookcase featuring four graduated open shelves with central turned spindles, brass inlay along the edges, and bracket feet.
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase shelves
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FAQs

A waterfall bookcase is an open shelving unit where the depth of each shelf gradually decreases from the bottom to the top, creating a cascading profile.

Nineteenth-century examples were frequently constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or oak, often trimmed with brass inlay and turned wooden spindles.

Authentic 19th-century rosewood features dark timber grain patterns, hand-cut joinery, brass trim detailing, and natural age-related wear on unpolished surfaces.

A waterfall bookcase works effectively when styled with layered art prints, curated ceramics, and bound volumes to create balanced vertical visual structure.

Clean the timber using a dry microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the grain, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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