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Antique Late Victorian 19th Century Arts & Crafts Walnut Glazed Bookcase Cabinet C1890
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Antique Late Victorian 19th Century Arts & Crafts Walnut Glazed Bookcase Cabinet C1890

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Antique Arts & Crafts Walnut Bookcase Cabinet

A quality and unusual Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet in an amazing original condition.

This is a superb example of a solid walnut Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet, beautifully showcasing its age and quality through a rich, original French polished finish and exceptional attention to detail.

The cabinet is divided into two parts: an upper glazed bookcase and a substantial lower cupboard base. The upper section features a pair of doors with their original hand-floated glass set in leaded panes, each incorporating an intact tear-drop amber glass detail—a true mark of originality, as none of the panes have been broken or repaired. The interior is highly functional, fitted with 3 infinitely adjustable and removable shelves lined with their original Rexine blind-tooled shelf edges held with brass studs, an authentic and attractive period feature. The carcass of the upper cabinet features a moulded detail that flanks the top cabinet doors, adding vertical elegance to the piece. Capping the piece is an elegant dental moulding on the cornice.

The lower section provides ample storage, consisting of two drawers featuring fine dovetail construction and a pair of locking cupboard doors with handsome fielded panelled centres framed with detailed moulding. Inside the lower cupboard is a central, removable strong shelf which adds to its versatility. Throughout the piece, its quality is underscored by the working condition of all its original locks with original key and brass key escutcheons and the cabinet is complete with all of its original brass handles and hardware typical of the Art & Crafts style.

This cabinet has been sympathetically restored to preserve its original patina and charm, presenting a highly desirable and authentic antique piece.

Condition and Provenance As an antique, this cabinets shows signs of age and use. While in fantastic condition, expect minor marks consistent with historical pieces. This cabinet is of a great quality and is structurally sound, with no major damage that would detract from its beauty or functionality.

Dimensions

Overall height: 2065mm

Height of base: 910mm

Width: 965mm

Depth: 500mm

Inside sizes;

Top unit;

Overall height: 560mm (divided by the 3 shelves)

Width: 875mm

Depth: 200mm

Base unit;

Overall height: 560mm (divided in the centre by shelf if being used)

Width: 885mm

Depth: 430mm

Delivery

*Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Arts Crafts Walnut Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169191
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Description
Antique Arts & Crafts Walnut Bookcase Cabinet

A quality and unusual Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet in an amazing original condition.

This is a superb example of a solid walnut Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet, beautifully showcasing its age and quality through a rich, original French polished finish and exceptional attention to detail.

The cabinet is divided into two parts: an upper glazed bookcase and a substantial lower cupboard base.
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The upper section features a pair of doors with their original hand-floated glass set in leaded panes, each incorporating an intact tear-drop amber glass detail—a true mark of originality, as none of the panes have been broken or repaired. The interior is highly functional, fitted with 3 infinitely adjustable and removable shelves lined with their original Rexine blind-tooled shelf edges held with brass studs, an authentic and attractive period feature. The carcass of the upper cabinet features a moulded detail that flanks the top cabinet doors, adding vertical elegance to the piece. Capping the piece is an elegant dental moulding on the cornice.

fig 1. A late Victorian Arts and Crafts walnut bookcase cabinet featuring upper leaded glass doors with teardrop motifs over two base drawers and a two-door cupboard.
fig 1. Antique Late Victorian 19th Century Arts & Crafts Walnut Glazed Bookcase Cabinet C1890

The lower section provides ample storage, consisting of two drawers featuring fine dovetail construction and a pair of locking cupboard doors with handsome fielded panelled centres framed with detailed moulding. Inside the lower cupboard is a central, removable strong shelf which adds to its versatility. Throughout the piece, its quality is underscored by the working condition of all its original locks with original key and brass key escutcheons and the cabinet is complete with all of its original brass handles and hardware typical of the Art & Crafts style.

fig 2. A late Victorian Arts and Crafts walnut bookcase cabinet featuring upper leaded glass doors with teardrop motifs over two base drawers and a two-door cupboard.
fig 2. Antique Late Victorian 19th Century Arts & Crafts Walnut Glazed Bookcase Cabinet C1890

This cabinet has been sympathetically restored to preserve its original patina and charm, presenting a highly desirable and authentic antique piece.

Condition and Provenance As an antique, this cabinets shows signs of age and use. While in fantastic condition, expect minor marks consistent with historical pieces. This cabinet is of a great quality and is structurally sound, with no major damage that would detract from its beauty or functionality.

fig 3. A late Victorian Arts and Crafts walnut bookcase cabinet featuring upper leaded glass doors with teardrop motifs over two base drawers and a two-door cupboard.
fig 3. Antique Late Victorian 19th Century Arts & Crafts Walnut Glazed Bookcase Cabinet C1890

Dimensions

Overall height: 2065mm

Height of base: 910mm

Width: 965mm

Depth: 500mm

Inside sizes;

Top unit;

Overall height: 560mm (divided by the 3 shelves)

Width: 875mm

Depth: 200mm

Base unit;

Overall height: 560mm (divided in the centre by shelf if being used)

Width: 885mm

Depth: 430mm

Delivery

Private insured courier normally £60 for this item, enquire for accurate quote*

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Lincoln Restorations has dated this Arts Crafts Walnut Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169191
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A late Victorian Arts and Crafts walnut bookcase cabinet featuring upper leaded glass doors with teardrop motifs over two base drawers and a two-door cupboard.
Antique Late Victorian 19th Century Arts & Crafts Walnut Glazed Bookcase Cabinet C1890
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against mass industrialisation, emphasising handcraftsmanship, natural wood grain, and honest construction. Cabinets from this era frequently feature stylized leaded glazing, clean structural silhouettes, and subtle decorative detailing such as dentil mouldings or carved teardrop glass inserts.

High-quality late Victorian bookcases were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, often lined with pine or cedar for interior drawer boxes. Glazed upper sections featured mouth-blown glass set into lead came, complemented by brass handles, escutcheons, and drop-pull hardware.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate construction markers, including hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, solid wood back panels, and natural aging across brass fittings. The walnut wood grain should show a rich patina developed over time, with leaded glass panels showing slight irregularities characteristic of late 19th-century glassmaking.

A dark walnut bookcase provides a grounding, architectural focal point when set against neutral, limewashed, or deep jewel-toned walls. Combining historical literature with modern ceramics or contemporary art within the glazed display creates an engaging visual contrast in a study, dining room, or living space.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish twice yearly to nourish the walnut grain. Glass panes should be cleaned carefully with a lightly dampened cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays near the lead came or surrounding wood borders.
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