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Carved Oak Open Bookcase
Shackladys Antiques
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£2,475
Shackladys Antiques

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Carved Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

A beautifully crafted late 19th-century oak open bookcase, richly detailed with deep hand-carved decoration. The frieze is adorned with an intricate foliate design of oak leaves and acorns, framed at each corner with quatrefoil motifs, giving it a striking Gothic Revival character. The bookcase features two sturdy adjustable shelves, each finished with carved moulding, offering generous storage for books or display pieces.

Raised on a plinth base with carved edging and bracket feet, this piece combines functionality with fine craftsmanship. The warm oak patina enhances its timeless appeal, making it a statement addition to any traditional or period-inspired interior.

Dimensions

Height 42 Inches

Width 74 Inches

Depth 15 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1166731
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Description
A beautifully crafted late 19th-century oak open bookcase, richly detailed with deep hand-carved decoration.
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The frieze is adorned with an intricate foliate design of oak leaves and acorns, framed at each corner with quatrefoil motifs, giving it a striking Gothic Revival character.
Shackladys Antiques

The bookcase features two sturdy adjustable shelves, each finished with carved moulding, offering generous storage for books or display pieces.

fig 1. A low carved dark oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves flanked by carved foliate borders and a central shield motif.
fig 1. Carved Oak Open Bookcase

Raised on a plinth base with carved edging and bracket feet, this piece combines functionality with fine craftsmanship. The warm oak patina enhances its timeless appeal, making it a statement addition to any traditional or period-inspired interior.

Dimensions

Height 42 Inches

Width 74 Inches

Depth 15 Inches

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166731
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Shackladys Antiques
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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Verified Since Jan 2010
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A low carved dark oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves flanked by carved foliate borders and a central shield motif.
Carved Oak Open Bookcase
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FAQs

Victorian carved oak furniture often incorporates historicist design elements, such as Gothic Revival or Renaissance motifs, characterised by deeply relief-carved foliate patterns, acorn motifs, and heavy architectural proportions made from durable English oak.

Traditional oak bookcases were crafted using solid timber with mortise and tenon joinery, tongue-and-groove backboards, and hand-carved decorative trim around the frieze, pilasters, and shelf lips.

Authentic period hand carving displays subtle variations in depth and tool marks, natural wood grain continuity, soft edges from decades of handling, and a deep original wax patina that machine production cannot replicate.

A low open bookcase works well against neutral or dark wood-panelled walls, providing lower-level storage while leaving wall space above available for hanging large framed artwork, mirrors, or sconces.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth or soft-bristled brush to clean deep carving recesses. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain moisture and preserve the natural timber patina.
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