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A 19thc Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm
Gilt and Gesso
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A 19thc Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm

19th century
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A 19thC Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm

A handsome English country farmhouse, floor standing or wall mounted bookcase shelving or plate rack of good scale and elegant patina. A 4 tier simulated rosewood grain, painted pine bookcase with a waterfall, graduated shelves.

A well constructed bookcase or plate rack, made from English pine and later painted to simulate a rosewood grain deciration structurally excellent and stable, a 114cm tall piece which can comfortably work as a floor standing or wall mounted item.

Presented in mostly excellent condition, structurally excellent, please note the simulated grain paint is probably later but still 19th century, being a fashionable decorative alteration which has evidence of use and wear, see photos which we feel adds authenticity and character.

Dimensions

Height 114cm

Width 92cm

Depth 18cm

A fine English antique bookcase of both function and form with considerable decorative appeal and a country house or farmhouse aesthetic which can complement a classic or contemporary space.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of M25 for only £40, plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for only £70, please enquire for Scotland.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Victorian Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1174796
Description
A 19thC Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm
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A handsome English country farmhouse, floor standing or wall mounted bookcase shelving or plate rack of good scale and elegant patina.
Gilt and Gesso

A 4 tier simulated rosewood grain, painted pine bookcase with a waterfall, graduated shelves.

fig 1. A 19th-century dark brown painted pine waterfall shelving unit featuring four open graduated shelves with curved sides.
fig 1. A 19thc Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm

A well constructed bookcase or plate rack, made from English pine and later painted to simulate a rosewood grain deciration structurally excellent and stable, a 114cm tall piece which can comfortably work as a floor standing or wall mounted item.

fig 2. A 19th-century dark brown painted pine waterfall shelving unit featuring four open graduated shelves with curved sides.
fig 2. A 19thc Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm

Presented in mostly excellent condition, structurally excellent, please note the simulated grain paint is probably later but still 19th century, being a fashionable decorative alteration which has evidence of use and wear, see photos which we feel adds authenticity and character.

fig 3. A 19th-century dark brown painted pine waterfall shelving unit featuring four open graduated shelves with curved sides.
fig 3. A 19thc Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm

Dimensions

Height 114cm

Width 92cm

Depth 18cm

A fine English antique bookcase of both function and form with considerable decorative appeal and a country house or farmhouse aesthetic which can complement a classic or contemporary space.

fig 4. A 19th-century dark brown painted pine waterfall shelving unit featuring four open graduated shelves with curved sides.
fig 4. A 19thc Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of M25 for only £40, plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for only £70, please enquire for Scotland.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Victorian Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174796
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A 19th-century dark brown painted pine waterfall shelving unit featuring four open graduated shelves with curved sides.

A 19thc Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm

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A 19th-century dark brown painted pine waterfall shelving unit featuring four open graduated shelves with curved sides.
A 19thC Simulated Rosewood, Painted Pine Waterfall Shelving Plate Rack, 114cm
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A 19th-century dark brown painted pine waterfall shelving unit featuring four open graduated shelves with curved sides.
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A waterfall shelving unit features open shelves that diminish in depth from bottom to top, creating a stepped or curved side profile. Popular throughout the Regency and Victorian eras, these designs allowed for efficient display and organisation of books, china, or decorative items.

Craftsmen frequently utilised affordable native timber, such as pine or deal, applying specialist painted graining techniques to replicate the distinctive dark, swirling figure of costly imported rosewood.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-painted brush strokes, natural surface craquelure, and characteristic wear along high-contact edges. The underlying secondary timber, often pine, may also be visible on unpainted structural areas like backboards.

Position the unit against a light-coloured wall to highlight its contoured profile. Place heavier volumes or large ceramics on the deeper lower shelves, arranging lighter objects, framed artwork, or small plants on the narrower upper tiers.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent dirt buildup. Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents, or excessive moisture, which can damage historic paintwork and surface varnishes.
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