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Antique Cylinder Bookcase

19th century
Description

A superb mid Victorian Burr Walnut cylinder bookcase circa 1865. The wonderful fitted interior is fitted with a ratchet slope, dummy and real drawers. pigeon holes, turned finger pulls to extend the work surface , all set off with new tooled leathers.

The condition is excellent for its 160 years, suggesting a quiet life. All the locks have working keys. Nothing new about the home office, this just happens to be a very good one. Looks even better in the flesh. SKU-G121

Physical Dimensions
Height
235cm (92.52")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
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witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1200226
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SKU-G121
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Description
A superb mid Victorian Burr Walnut cylinder bookcase circa 1865. The wonderful fitted interior is fitted with a ratchet slope, dummy and real drawers.
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pigeon holes, turned finger pulls to extend the work surface , all set off with new tooled leathers.
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fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard.
fig 1. Antique Cylinder Bookcase

The condition is excellent for its 160 years, suggesting a quiet life. All the locks have working keys. Nothing new about the home office, this just happens to be a very good one. Looks even better in the flesh. SKU-G121

Height
235cm (92.52")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200226
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU-G121
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard.

Antique Cylinder Bookcase

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard. View III
Archive IV A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard. View IV
Archive V A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard. View V
Archive VI A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard. View VII
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Higher Walton Mill
Higher Walton Rd
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A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard.
Antique Cylinder Bookcase
Ref: SA1200226
A Victorian burr walnut cylinder bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet, a curved cylinder roll-top writing desk section, and a double-door lower cupboard.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Bureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCylinder roll top, Glazed arched doors, Burr walnut veneer, Plinth base
  • SizeH 235 cm (93 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This 19th-century Victorian cylinder bookcase is made from burr walnut with a warm brown timber colour, finished with a glass upper section and a plinth base. The upper display cabinet has glazed arched doors with wooden framing, sitting above a curved cylinder roll-top writing section with small round wooden handles, while the lower cabinet consists of two panelled wooden cupboard doors. The upper doors feature decorative arched mouldings, the cylinder front displays rich burl grain patterns, and the whole piece stands on a stepped plinth base. Measuring 235 cm high, 123 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, this item provides substantial storage for a study, library, or home office. It functions as a combined display cabinet, writing desk, and enclosed storage unit for books and papers, suiting traditional rooms with period furnishings.

FAQs

A cylinder desk bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of cabinet furniture featuring a curved, quarter-cylindrical fall front that rotates open to reveal a desk interior, topped with a glazed bookcase section.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often finished with decorative burr walnut veneers, hand-cut glass panes, and brass locking mechanisms.

Authentic Victorian examples often display hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original glass panels with subtle distortions, smooth mechanical movement on the cylinder fall, and cast brass hardware.

Place the bookcase in a study, hallway, or living room as a focal point, pairing its warm wood tones with contemporary neutral wall colours, brass task lighting, and curated ceramics or books.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the grain, while keeping the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve the veneer.
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