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Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Douglas George Antiques
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Victorian Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

A very smart Victorian English Oak Open Bookcase. Good proportions with fluted front pillasters finished with crisp carvings.

Dog teeth adjustable shelves with reeded front Oak edges.Strong standing practical bookcase made with good quality English Oak with good medullary ray detail to timbers. In very good condition .

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
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Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1206245
Description
A very smart Victorian English Oak Open Bookcase. Good proportions with fluted front pillasters finished with crisp carvings.

Dog teeth adjustable shelves with reeded front Oak edges.

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Strong standing practical bookcase made with good quality English Oak with good medullary ray detail to timbers.
Douglas George Antiques

In very good condition .

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1206245
Douglas George Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2025
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Douglas George Antiques
Telephone 07850 212288
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom
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Douglas George Antiques
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An antique Victorian oak open bookcase featuring four shelf levels, fluted pilasters, and carved corner rosettes.
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
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An antique Victorian oak open bookcase featuring four shelf levels, fluted pilasters, and carved corner rosettes.
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Victorian open bookcases are defined by their sturdy solid wood construction, lack of front doors, and architectural detailing such as fluted side pilasters, carved rosettes, and sturdy plinth bases.

Victorian craftsmen primarily utilised high-quality European oak, mahogany, or walnut, often combining solid timbers with tongue-and-groove or paneled backboards for stability.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-planed wood, hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, natural age patina, and historical hand-carved decorative motifs.

In modern spaces, balance historical timber tones by pairing the bookcase with light neutral walls, mixed contemporary art, glass decorative objects, and curated book stacks.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain moisture and protect the original finish.
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