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Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

An exceptional quality William IV bookcase, crafted in beautifully figured walnut with a rich patina.

The upper section features twin glazed doors opening to three height adjustable shelves, perfect for displaying books or treasured items. The lower section offers additional storage with a single shelf behind glazed doors.

A particularly desirable feature is the central drawer, which opens to reveal a fitted writing slope with a green leather insert – a rare and practical addition. The bookcase comes in two sections for ease of transport.

This is a very high-quality piece of early 19th-century furniture, displaying fine craftsmanship and elegant carved details, making it both a functional and decorative statement piece.

In excellent condition, ready for the home or office.

W 126cm (49.5")

D 46.5cm (18.25")

H 206cm (81")

Top interior

W 112cm (44")

D 21.5cm (8.5")

H 106.5cm (42")

Base interior

W 112cm (44")

D 33cm (13")

H 59cm (23.25")

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this William IV Walnut Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168366
Dealers Internal Reference
NEE250926A
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Description
An exceptional quality William IV bookcase, crafted in beautifully figured walnut with a rich patina.
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The upper section features twin glazed doors opening to three height adjustable shelves, perfect for displaying books or treasured items.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The lower section offers additional storage with a single shelf behind glazed doors.

fig 1. A two-part William IV walnut bookcase featuring upper and lower glazed doors with carved corbel accents and a plinth base.
fig 1. Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase

A particularly desirable feature is the central drawer, which opens to reveal a fitted writing slope with a green leather insert – a rare and practical addition. The bookcase comes in two sections for ease of transport.

fig 2. A two-part William IV walnut bookcase featuring upper and lower glazed doors with carved corbel accents and a plinth base.
fig 2. Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase

This is a very high-quality piece of early 19th-century furniture, displaying fine craftsmanship and elegant carved details, making it both a functional and decorative statement piece.

In excellent condition, ready for the home or office.

W 126cm (49.5")

D 46.5cm (18.25")

H 206cm (81")

Top interior

W 112cm (44")

D 21.5cm (8.5")

H 106.5cm (42")

Base interior

W 112cm (44")

D 33cm (13")

H 59cm (23.25")

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this William IV Walnut Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168366
Dealers Internal Ref
NEE250926A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Archive I A two-part William IV walnut bookcase featuring upper and lower glazed doors with carved corbel accents and a plinth base.

Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase

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Detling
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Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A two-part William IV walnut bookcase featuring upper and lower glazed doors with carved corbel accents and a plinth base.
Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase
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Produced during the reign of King William IV between 1830 and 1837, this style marks a transition between Regency and early Victorian design, characterised by bold proportions, rich wood veneers like walnut and mahogany, and architectural details such as carved corbels and pilasters.

These pieces feature solid timber frames with figured or burr walnut veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints on interior drawers, mouth-blown glass panes, and solid timber backboards secured with traditional steel screws or sprigs.

Look for period-correct construction markers such as hand-sawn timber surfaces, original brass mortise locks, dark oxidisation in unpainted recesses, and architectural features like carved scrolling brackets or rounded door corners typical of the 1830s.

Position the piece as a focal point against a dark or neutral wall, filling the shelves with a mixture of bound volumes, ceramic vessels, and framed artwork to create texture and depth in a contemporary library or dining space.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain, while cleaning glass panes with a mild solution applied directly to a cloth rather than the wood.
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