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Satinwood Aesthetic Movement Open Bookcase
Shackladys Antiques
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Shackladys Antiques

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Satinwood Aesthetic Movement Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

finely made satinwood open bookcase, of elegant upright form, the bookcase is arranged with three open shelves above a deeper base compartment and stands on shaped bracket feet with a serpentine apron.

The piece is veneered throughout in richly figured satinwood, the interior panels displaying attractive rippling grain. The shaped cresting is centred by an oval painted panel depicting a floral bouquet on a green ground, framed by a gilt beaded border and surrounded by scrolling foliate decoration. Hand-painted foliate ornament continues down the sides and across the apron and feet, characteristic of the decorative vocabulary of the Aesthetic Movement.

The gently scrolled sides create a soft architectural outline, while the open arrangement provides practical display for books or objects.

Dimensions

Height 45.5 Inches

Width 27 Inches

Depth 9 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Satinwood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202036
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Description
Finely made satinwood open bookcase, of elegant upright form, the bookcase is arranged with three open shelves above a deeper base compartment and stands on shaped bracket feet with a serpentine apron.
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The piece is veneered throughout in richly figured satinwood, the interior panels displaying attractive rippling grain.
Shackladys Antiques

The shaped cresting is centred by an oval painted panel depicting a floral bouquet on a green ground, framed by a gilt beaded border and surrounded by scrolling foliate decoration. Hand-painted foliate ornament continues down the sides and across the apron and feet, characteristic of the decorative vocabulary of the Aesthetic Movement.

The gently scrolled sides create a soft architectural outline, while the open arrangement provides practical display for books or objects.

Dimensions

Height 45.5 Inches

Width 27 Inches

Depth 9 Inches

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Satinwood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202036
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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An Aesthetic Movement open satinwood bookcase featuring a painted floral crest, fiddleback timber grain, and slender open shelves.
Satinwood Aesthetic Movement Open Bookcase
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Originating in the late nineteenth century, Aesthetic Movement furniture emphasizes decorative beauty, craftsmanship, and artistic expression. Pieces frequently feature light woods such as satinwood, hand-painted floral or classical motifs, elegant proportions, and influences from nature and East Asian design.

Cabinetmakers during this period favoured fine timbers such as West Indian satinwood, mahogany, walnut, and rosewood. Satinwood was particularly prized for its shimmering golden figure, often accented with painted floral garlands, crossbanding, or delicate marquetry.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-executed joinery, natural timber patination, and hand-painted decoration that shows minor surface wear. The back panels often feature secondary timbers or fine veneers with natural grain variation, alongside hand-cut dovetails on internal frame elements.

An open satinwood bookcase serves as a refined display unit in a hallway, drawing room, or study. Pairing the warm timber tones with contemporary ceramics, framed artwork, or cloth-bound books creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and fluctuating heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust gently using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or water that could damage the painted surfaces or clear varnish finish.
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