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Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Oak, Display Cabinet, Home Library, Victorian
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Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Oak, Display Cabinet, Home Library, Victorian

19th century
Sold 8 December 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique glazed bookcase. An English, oak display cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Elegant Victorian bookcase with attractive proportion and fine craftsmanship

Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Tall glazed doors bathe the interior with natural light, ideal for books or collectable displays

Three shelf interior, each with leather dust aprons in a charming sash motif

Shelves adjustable for flexible display height or removable as preferred

Shelf depth accommodates books or objects up to 23cm deep

Finished with a low, shaped back rest for a refined profile

Standing upon a continuous plinth foot, adding stability and elegance

Rear panelled for attractive appearance when free-standing

Lightly aged patina, consistent with careful long-term use

A superb example of Victorian display furniture, this oak glazed bookcase presents a refined and practical solution for the library, drawing room, or hallway. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 130cm (51.25'')

Max Depth: 32cm (12.5'')

Max Height: 130cm (51.25'')

Shelf Depth: 23cm (9'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157079
Dealers Internal Reference
25549
Dealers Notes

What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

Description
This is an antique glazed bookcase. An English, oak display cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Elegant Victorian bookcase with attractive proportion and fine craftsmanship

Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

fig 1. An antique oak glazed bookcase featuring two glass doors, internal shelving with scalloped fabric trim, and a stepped pediment top.
fig 1. Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Oak, Display Cabinet, Home Library, Victorian

Tall glazed doors bathe the interior with natural light, ideal for books or collectable displays

Three shelf interior, each with leather dust aprons in a charming sash motif

Shelves adjustable for flexible display height or removable as preferred

fig 2. An antique oak glazed bookcase featuring two glass doors, internal shelving with scalloped fabric trim, and a stepped pediment top.
fig 2. Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Oak, Display Cabinet, Home Library, Victorian

Shelf depth accommodates books or objects up to 23cm deep

Finished with a low, shaped back rest for a refined profile

Standing upon a continuous plinth foot, adding stability and elegance

Rear panelled for attractive appearance when free-standing

fig 3. An antique oak glazed bookcase featuring two glass doors, internal shelving with scalloped fabric trim, and a stepped pediment top.
fig 3. Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Oak, Display Cabinet, Home Library, Victorian

Lightly aged patina, consistent with careful long-term use

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A superb example of Victorian display furniture, this oak glazed bookcase presents a refined and practical solution for the library, drawing room, or hallway.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 130cm (51.25'')

Max Depth: 32cm (12.5'')

Max Height: 130cm (51.25'')

Shelf Depth: 23cm (9'')

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157079
Dealers Internal Ref
25549
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique oak glazed bookcase featuring two glass doors, internal shelving with scalloped fabric trim, and a stepped pediment top.
Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Oak, Display Cabinet, Home Library, Victorian
Ref: SA1157079
An antique oak glazed bookcase featuring two glass doors, internal shelving with scalloped fabric trim, and a stepped pediment top.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed panel doors, Stepped pediment, Scalloped shelf trim
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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Victorian bookcases typically feature robust construction, substantial proportions, and often incorporate classic timber selections such as oak or mahogany, reflecting the industrial craftsmanship and domestic architecture of the 19th century.

Master craftsmen of the period predominantly utilised solid hardwoods like oak, walnut, and mahogany, frequently incorporating hand-blown cylinder glass for doors and brass hardware for hinges and locks.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as dovetailing, hand-cut screws, minor surface irregularities in the glass panes, and natural ageing of the timber grain rather than artificial distressing.

Pairing a period wooden cabinet with modern minimalist decor creates a balanced contrast, allowing the warm tones and natural grain of the timber to anchor contemporary living spaces or home studies.

Maintain antique wooden furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface finish.
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