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Victorian Pollard Oak Open Bookcase
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Victorian Pollard Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
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A high quality Pollard Oak Open bookcase. Superior veneers to Crossbanded Top. Front rails and shelves. Very solid construction and remains in very good condition. Well proportioned size and good practicality for everyday use.3 shelves adjusted by dog teeth bearers . Recently cleaned and waxed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
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Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1196103
Description
A high quality Pollard Oak Open bookcase. Superior veneers to Crossbanded Top. Front rails and shelves. Very solid construction and remains in very good condition. Well proportioned size and good practicality for everyday use.3 shelves adjusted by dog teeth bearers . Recently cleaned and waxed.
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1196103
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A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base.
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Archive I A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base.

Victorian Pollard Oak Open Bookcase

Archive II A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base. View II
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Douglas George Antiques
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East Sussex
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A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base.
Victorian Pollard Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1196103
A Victorian pollard oak open bookcase featuring multiple fixed shelves, rich burl graining along the frame, and a wide plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Pollard Oak
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsPollard oak veneer, plinth base, moulded cornice, open fixed shelves
  • SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This Victorian open bookcase displays a rich golden brown pollard oak finish with superior burl graining across the crossbanded top, front rails, and frame. The piece incorporates a moulded cornice above an open storage section containing shelves, supported by a solid plinth base at the bottom. Constructed with timber, the item stands at 134 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 28 cm deep. The woodwork shows clean surfaces and a waxed finish, presenting a sturdy structure suitable for everyday domestic storage. Designed in a traditional gentleman's library style, the furniture provides practical shelving for displaying books and decorative objects within a study, living room, or hallway. The open layout allows for straightforward access to volumes and ornaments, while the compact depth ensures it sits neatly against a wall without taking up excessive floor space. Clean lines and natural wood figures define the exterior appearance, offering a functional storage solution that blends traditional character with domestic utility.

FAQs

A Victorian pollard oak bookcase is a 19th-century storage unit constructed using wood from oak trees that underwent pollarding, a pruning technique that produces dense, intricate burl grain patterns highly prized in Victorian cabinetmaking.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently accented with figured veneers like pollard oak or burr walnut, alongside hand-fitted pine backboards and internal shelf supports.

Authentic pieces feature distinct swirl-like burl grain patterns, hand-cut joinery such as dovetails or mortise-and-tenon joints, original square-cut backboards, and natural ageing or oxidation along unvarnished surfaces.

In corporate or residential spaces, layer shelves with a mix of bound books, sculptural ceramics, framed artwork, and small brass or stone objects to balance traditional woodwork with contemporary decor.

Dust regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity sources to prevent cracking or veneer lifting.
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