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Mid 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase with Carved Corbels, Circa 1850
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Mid 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase with Carved Corbels, Circa 1850

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A handsome mid 19th century rosewood open bookcase of elegant proportions, dating to around 1850. Crafted from beautifully figured rosewood, the piece displays rich colour and striking natural grain throughout, enhanced by a warm, mellow patina developed over time.

The bookcase is designed with a clean architectural form, the top with a moulded edge above a series of open shelves supported by finely carved corbels that terminate into slender pilasters at either side. These decorative elements add both strength and visual interest while reflecting the refined craftsmanship of the period.

Inside, the bookcase offers three adjustable shelves, allowing flexibility for displaying books, decorative objects or collections of varying sizes. The open design makes it both practical and visually light, ideal for use in a library, study, sitting room or hallway.

The piece stands on a solid plinth base, giving it a grounded and substantial presence while maintaining its elegant proportions. The rich rosewood tone combined with the simple yet refined detailing makes this bookcase an attractive addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

circa 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201722
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C2775
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A handsome mid 19th century rosewood open bookcase of elegant proportions, dating to around 1850.
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Crafted from beautifully figured rosewood, the piece displays rich colour and striking natural grain throughout, enhanced by a warm, mellow patina developed over time.
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fig 1. A mid-19th-century Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, carved corbels at the upper corners, and a flat plinth base.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase with Carved Corbels, Circa 1850

The bookcase is designed with a clean architectural form, the top with a moulded edge above a series of open shelves supported by finely carved corbels that terminate into slender pilasters at either side. These decorative elements add both strength and visual interest while reflecting the refined craftsmanship of the period.

fig 2. A mid-19th-century Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, carved corbels at the upper corners, and a flat plinth base.
fig 2. Mid 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase with Carved Corbels, Circa 1850

Inside, the bookcase offers three adjustable shelves, allowing flexibility for displaying books, decorative objects or collections of varying sizes. The open design makes it both practical and visually light, ideal for use in a library, study, sitting room or hallway.

fig 3. A mid-19th-century Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, carved corbels at the upper corners, and a flat plinth base.
fig 3. Mid 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase with Carved Corbels, Circa 1850

The piece stands on a solid plinth base, giving it a grounded and substantial presence while maintaining its elegant proportions. The rich rosewood tone combined with the simple yet refined detailing makes this bookcase an attractive addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

circa 1850

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201722
Dealers Internal Ref
C2775
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A mid-19th-century Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, carved corbels at the upper corners, and a flat plinth base.
Mid 19th Century Rosewood Open Bookcase with Carved Corbels, Circa 1850
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A mid-19th-century Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, carved corbels at the upper corners, and a flat plinth base.
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FAQs

Mid-19th-century Victorian bookcases typically feature solid wood construction, rich timber veneers such as rosewood or mahogany, prominent architectural mouldings, and decorative carved accents like corbels or pilasters.

Craftsmen frequently utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, oak, and walnut, often combined with hand-cut dovetail joinery, pine secondary backing boards, and hand-carved decorative elements.

Authentication relies on examining construction techniques, including hand-sawn backboards, original adjustable shelf mechanisms, distinct grain patterns characteristic of Brazilian or Indian rosewood, and evidence of historical hand-planing.

An open rosewood bookcase can be integrated into contemporary spaces by mixing curated ceramic vessels, framed artwork, and modern literature alongside classic volumes to balance historical depth with clean modern lines.

Rosewood furniture should be kept away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber movement and fading, with routine care restricted to dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of natural beeswax polish.
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