Regency Period Open Bookcase, Circa 1820 19th Century

Name: Regency Period Open Bookcase, Circa 1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1208313
Price: 8500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialRosewood, Leather
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCorinthian pilasters, Leather inset top, Tiered open shelves, Dummy book spines
SizeH 81.5 cm (32 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This Regency period open bookcase dates from circa 1820 and is made from rosewood veneer with a dark brown finish. The upper surface has a tooling-decorated leather inset, and four tiered open shelves sit above a sturdy plinth base. Four corner columns feature classical Corinthian capitals, while the sides incorporate decorative dummy book spines alongside visible wood grain patterns and subtle surface age wear. The freestanding unit measures 81.5 cm high by 53 cm wide and 40 cm deep, making it a practical size for compact spaces. In a contemporary home, this piece fits naturally in a gentleman's library, study or living room as a side table or display stand for books and decorative objects. The open shelving provides accessible storage while maintaining a visually light profile against a wall or beside seating.

FAQs

Regency open bookcases, dating from the early nineteenth century, are defined by classical Greek and Roman architectural influences, dark native or imported timbers, and low, accessible proportions suited for private study rooms.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency era predominantly used solid mahogany and rosewood veneers, frequently incorporating gold-tooled leather tops, brass mountings, and hand-carved column accents.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine historic timber oxidisation on unseen surfaces, classical architectural detailing like fluted or Corinthian pilasters, and original brass hardware.

A low open bookcase serves effectively as an end table or bedside accent, balanced by pairing structured leather-bound volumes with modern ceramic vessels or sculptural objects.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying beeswax along the wood grain twice yearly, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer lift.

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Regency Period Open Bookcase, Circa 1820

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