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19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase

Name: 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1169882
Price: 3295 GBP
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19th century

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Description

fine 19th-century open bookcase, crafted from richly figured rosewood with a warm patina that enhances its natural beauty. The bookcase is designed with clean lines and a solid plinth base, embodying the elegance and restraint of the period.

The piece features two wide sections, each fitted with adjustable shelves, providing generous storage for books or display items. The interiors are finished in a contrasting dark tone, which sets off the vibrant rosewood grain and adds depth to the overall design. The well-proportioned rectangular top offers additional surface space for decorative display.

Elegant yet practical, this rosewood bookcase is a versatile piece suited for a library, study, or drawing room, combining utility with the timeless sophistication of 19th-century craftsmanship.

Dimensions

Height 39.5 Inches

Width 78 Inches

Depth 13.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions

Height

100cm (39.37")

Width

198cm (77.95")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1169882

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Description

Fine 19th-century open bookcase, crafted from richly figured rosewood with a warm patina that enhances its natural beauty.

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The bookcase is designed with clean lines and a solid plinth base, embodying the elegance and restraint of the period.

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fig 1. A nineteenth-century low rosewood open bookcase featuring two wide bays with adjustable horizontal shelves and a simple plinth base. — fig 1. 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase

The piece features two wide sections, each fitted with adjustable shelves, providing generous storage for books or display items. The interiors are finished in a contrasting dark tone, which sets off the vibrant rosewood grain and adds depth to the overall design. The well-proportioned rectangular top offers additional surface space for decorative display.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century low rosewood open bookcase featuring two wide bays with adjustable horizontal shelves and a simple plinth base. — fig 2. 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase

Elegant yet practical, this rosewood bookcase is a versatile piece suited for a library, study, or drawing room, combining utility with the timeless sophistication of 19th-century craftsmanship.

Dimensions

Height 39.5 Inches

Width 78 Inches

Depth 13.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions

Height

100cm (39.37")

Width

198cm (77.95")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1169882

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A 19th-century open bookcase is characterised by unglazed, accessible shelving, often built with a wide horizontal profile, plinth base, and refined timber veneers such as rosewood or mahogany.

These bookcases were constructed using a solid timber core, such as mahogany, pine, or oak, faced with rich rosewood veneers, with hand-cut joinery and brass or wooden shelf-support mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature distinct, rich grain patterns with dark streaks characteristic of rosewood, hand-sawn timber backing boards, natural age patina, and evidence of historical hand craftsmanship.

A low rosewood bookcase can be positioned along a wall to function as a low display console, layered with art, ceramic vases, and leather-bound books to contrast warm wood tones against neutral plaster or painted walls.

Preserve rosewood by dusting regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth, applying natural beeswax occasionally along the grain, and placing the piece away from direct sunlight and heat radiators.

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19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase

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