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Victorian Open Adjutable Library Bookcase

19th century
Sold 21 November 2025 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

Very nice Victorian golden oak open adjustable library bookcase, with three oak fronted shelves, in overall excellent condition.

51" high

54" wide

13" depth

8.75" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Adjustable Oak Bookcase to the 1880s.

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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

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If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
Very nice Victorian golden oak open adjustable library bookcase, with three oak fronted shelves, in overall excellent condition.

51" high

54" wide

13" depth

8.75" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

fig 1. A freestanding Victorian open adjustable oak bookcase filled with rows of antique leather-bound books.
fig 1. Victorian Open Adjutable Library Bookcase

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Adjustable Oak Bookcase to the 1880s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 565
Items Sold 4,249
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A freestanding Victorian open adjustable oak bookcase filled with rows of antique leather-bound books.
Victorian Open Adjutable Library Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAdjustable shelves, Cornice moulding, Open front, Plinth base

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Victorian bookcases typically feature robust construction, functional adjustable shelving mechanisms, and classical architectural mouldings reflecting the periods emphasis on utility and scholarly elegance.

Cabinet makers predominantly used dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, frequently incorporating solid timber frames and sturdy pine secondary woods for internal components.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional wooden or metal shelf-adjusting ratchets, natural timber oxidisation, and historical wear patterns.

Balance the visual weight of the timber by curating books with complementary spine colours, integrating negative space, and pairing the piece with modern minimalist seating to create a sophisticated focal point.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the finish.
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