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Unusual, Inlaid Elm Three Section Victorian Open Bookcase in the Art & Crafts Style
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Unusual, Inlaid Elm Three Section Victorian Open Bookcase in the Art & Crafts Style

19th century
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Circa 1880With alterations. Unusual, inlaid Elm three section Victorian open bookcase in the Art & Crafts Style. The molded corners with Greek key, ebony, and satin wood decoration above the three bookcase sections with upright pilasters with roundel decorations to the tops and enclosing the three open bookcase sections each with four adjustable shelves. All sitting on an enclosed inlaid plinth base. Attractive and highly functional.

Physical Dimensions
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
205cm (80.71")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Elm Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1165289
Dealers Internal Reference
34476
Description
Circa 1880With alterations. Unusual, inlaid Elm three section Victorian open bookcase in the Art & Crafts Style. The molded corners with Greek key, ebony, and satin wood decoration above the three bookcase sections with upright pilasters with roundel decorations to the tops and enclosing the three open bookcase sections each with four adjustable shelves. All sitting on an enclosed inlaid plinth base. Attractive and highly functional.
Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
205cm (80.71")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Elm Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165289
Dealers Internal Ref
34476
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A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders.
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Archive I A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders.

Unusual, Inlaid Elm Three Section Victorian Open Bookcase in the Art & Crafts Style

Archive II A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders. View II
Archive III A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders. View III
Archive IV A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders. View IV
Archive V A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders. View V
Archive VI A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders. View VI
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A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders.
Unusual, inlaid Elm three section Victorian open bookcase in the Art & Crafts Style
Ref: SA1165289
A large Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase crafted from warm brown elm featuring three vertical sections with decorative inlaid borders.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialElm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInlaid Greek key border, Three-section division, Plinth base, Open shelving
  • SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 205 cm (81 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This unusual Victorian open bookcase dates from 1880, created in the Arts and Crafts style from warm brown elm. The large piece stands 210 cm high, 205 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, providing extensive open shelving for a gentleman's library or study. The elm displays a rich honey-brown tone with natural figuring, complemented by contrasting dark and light wooden inlay along the top edge, featuring a Greek key pattern executed in ebony and satinwood. Upright pilasters frame the three vertical sections, topped with carved circular roundels. Each section contains four adjustable shelves, resting on an enclosed plinth base with matching decorative inlay. The structural design includes alterations consistent with period adaptation. Practical for organizing extensive book collections, this substantial bookcase functions effectively in a home library, study, or living room. The open shelving allows for easy access to volumes while displaying varied book bindings against the warm wood interior. The sturdy plinth base supports the heavy timber frame securely on the floor. The combination of simple vertical lines and subtle contrasting geometric borders suits period interiors or traditional spaces requiring functional storage with refined decorative details.

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Originating in the late nineteenth century, Arts and Crafts furniture emphasises traditional craftsmanship, visible construction techniques, and honest use of natural timber grain rather than mass-produced ornament.

Elm is known for its distinctive interlocking grain and durability, making it an ideal choice for substantial furniture items such as bookcases, chairs, and tables.

Authentic pieces from this period typically feature hand-cut joinery, solid timber construction, period-appropriate inlays or geometric borders, and genuine age-related patination on unexposed surfaces.

Position the bookcase as a focal architectural feature along a neutral accent wall, styling shelves with a mixture of leather-bound books, ceramic vessels, and framed art to balance visual weight.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp environments.
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