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A Gorgeous 19th Century Satinwood Open Bookcase
Yeats Country Antiques
for sale €4,037     $4,382
£3,450
Yeats Country Antiques

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A Gorgeous 19th Century Satinwood Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

A gorgeous 19th Century well figured satinwood three section open bookcase of slim proportions and exceptional quality. This fabulous piece is finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The moulded and stepped cavetto pediment is raised over an elegantly simple curved frieze above a three section open bookcase with an arrangement of fifteen shelves, supported on moulded platform plinth base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
192.4cm (75.75")
Depth
36.8cm (14.49")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Satinwood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1206135
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A4257
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Description
A gorgeous 19th Century well figured satinwood three section open bookcase of slim proportions and exceptional quality. This fabulous piece is finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The moulded and stepped cavetto pediment is raised over an elegantly simple curved frieze above a three section open bookcase with an arrangement of fifteen shelves, supported on moulded platform plinth base.
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
192.4cm (75.75")
Depth
36.8cm (14.49")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Antique Satinwood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206135
Dealers Internal Ref
A4257
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Yeats Country Antiques

Yeats Country Antiques
Telephone 00353 872644494
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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century open satinwood bookcase featuring three vertical bays filled with antique books, framed by a coved top cornice and plain plinth base.
A Gorgeous 19th Century Satinwood Open Bookcase
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A large 19th-century open satinwood bookcase featuring three vertical bays filled with antique books, framed by a coved top cornice and plain plinth base.
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Nineteenth-century open bookcases were designed for immediate access to literature, frequently featuring in private studies or formal libraries. Satinwood was highly favoured during this period for its distinct golden lustre and fine grain pattern, offering a light alternative to dark mahogany.

These pieces typically feature timber frames layered with decorative satinwood veneers, solid plinth bases, and moulded cornices. Shelves were often constructed from pine or oak edged with matching satinwood fascia to support heavy volumes without bowing.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut joinery, original iron or brass shelf fittings, and a distinct silky sheen known as chatoyancy. Original surfaces exhibit a soft amber patina rather than a modern uniform lacquer.

Integrate an open bookcase into a modern space by combining leather-bound volumes with ceramic objects, framed art, and contemporary decorative items to break visual weight. Placing it against a painted accent wall highlights the natural lustre of the timber.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve timber hydration. Keep the item clear of direct sunlight and radiators to avoid veneer cracking or bleaching.
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