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Late 19th Century Oak Library Bookcase
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Late 19th Century Oak Library Bookcase

19th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · The Old Cinema
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A late 19th-century oak library bookcase with a wide, low form and twin open sections. Each side contains three shelves with dark-stained backboards, framed by lighter oak sides and a figured oak top with rounded ends and a central divider. The plinth base provides stability while the plain mouldings keep the emphasis on the natural grain of the timber. Designed for accessible storage, the bookcase reflects the practical yet well-crafted aesthetic of late Victorian library furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128.5cm (50.59")
Width
244.5cm (96.26")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
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The Old Cinema has dated this Late 19th Century Oak Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1175434
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47678
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A late 19th-century oak library bookcase with a wide, low form and twin open sections.
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Each side contains three shelves with dark-stained backboards, framed by lighter oak sides and a figured oak top with rounded ends and a central divider.
The Old Cinema

The plinth base provides stability while the plain mouldings keep the emphasis on the natural grain of the timber. Designed for accessible storage, the bookcase reflects the practical yet well-crafted aesthetic of late Victorian library furniture.

Height
128.5cm (50.59")
Width
244.5cm (96.26")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Late 19th Century Oak Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175434
Dealers Internal Ref
47678
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160 Chiswick High Road
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W4 1PR
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A low, double-bay oak library bookcase featuring multiple open shelves and a polished wood grain finish against a plain background.
Late 19th Century Oak Library Bookcase
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A low, double-bay oak library bookcase featuring multiple open shelves and a polished wood grain finish against a plain background.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Double bay structure, Raised plinth base
  • SizeH 128.5 cm (51 in) x W 244.5 cm (96 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Late 19th-century library furniture typically features robust construction, utilitarian design, and rich timber grains, reflecting the functional requirements of institutional and domestic studies of the period.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, often incorporating pine or secondary timbers for internal partitions and backing panels, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, traditional finishes like shellac or wax, and lack modern mechanical fasteners.

Balancing the visual weight of heavy dark timber can be achieved by pairing the piece with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and curated arrangements of books and objects with varied textures.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood surface.
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