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Super Carved Oak Open Adjustable Library Bookcase

19th century
Sold 25 October 2026 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

A very nice solid oak, open adjustable library bookcase with carved front, three adjustable shelves, excellent colour and condition.

43" high

36" wide

10.5" depth

8.5" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09476223
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Carved lion masks and foliate pendants: popular late Victorian Renaissance revival ornament.
Quarter-sawn oak top with pronounced medullary rays: solid timber cut for figure and stability.
Chiselled gadrooned moulding beneath the cornice: hand carving from the late 19th century.
Mellow wax finish over dark oak: surface built up over generations.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1210889
Dealers Notes

All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

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If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
A very nice solid oak, open adjustable library bookcase with carved front, three adjustable shelves, excellent colour and condition.

43" high

36" wide

10.5" depth

8.5" book depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

fig 1. A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring four shelves filled with leather-bound books, flanked by carved foliate pilasters and topped with a decorative frieze.
fig 1. Super Carved Oak Open Adjustable Library Bookcase

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09476223
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Carved lion masks and foliate pendants: popular late Victorian Renaissance revival ornament.
Quarter-sawn oak top with pronounced medullary rays: solid timber cut for figure and stability.
Chiselled gadrooned moulding beneath the cornice: hand carving from the late 19th century.
Mellow wax finish over dark oak: surface built up over generations.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring four shelves filled with leather-bound books, flanked by carved foliate pilasters and topped with a decorative frieze. SOLD25 OCT 26

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring four shelves filled with leather-bound books, flanked by carved foliate pilasters and topped with a decorative frieze.
Super Carved Oak Open Adjustable Library Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLunette frieze, Carved foliate pilasters, Mask carvings, Adjustable shelving

This Victorian solid oak open adjustable library bookcase is rendered in a dark brown finish with rich grain. The architectural structure incorporates a lunette carved frieze along the top, flanked by carved foliate pilasters terminating in mask carvings at the upper corners, and stands upon a flat plinth base. Four internal tiers house rows of vertical leather-bound books in mixed tones of tan, green, blue, and black with gilt spine detailing. The dimensions measure 109 cm high, 91 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, with a book depth of 22 cm. Position this piece within a study, home library, or living room to store and display books while adding traditional character to the interior. The open format allows for straightforward access to texts, while the adjustable shelving layout accommodates volumes of varying heights. The antique construction provides a sturdy surface for a home office setup or reading nook.

FAQs

A Victorian carved oak bookcase typically features deep relief carving, motifs derived from Jacobean or Renaissance traditions such as foliate pilasters and lunette friezes, alongside heavy open or glazed adjustable shelving.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid European oak, featuring mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved mask or leaf details, and internal wooden peg or saw-tooth ladder systems for adjustable shelf placement.

Authenticity is indicated by age-appropriate shrinkage in the timber, natural oxidation on unvarnished areas, slight hand-carved irregularities, original shelf support mortises, and honest wear along the plinth base.

Position the piece against a muted neutral backdrop to soften its heavy visual weight, or integrate it into a dark-toned study surrounded by textured fabrics and tailored leather seating to lean into a classic library aesthetic.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly using a clean, soft cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the grain, avoiding silicone sprays, moisture, and placement near direct heat sources.
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