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William IV Rosewood Bookcase

18th century
Description

A fine quality William IV rosewood bookcase dating from the early 19th century, beautifully crafted with rich figured rosewood veneers and elegant classical proportions. The upper section features a pair of glazed doors opening to adjustable shelving, ideal for displaying books, collectibles, or decorative pieces, while the lower cupboard section provides practical concealed storage. Raised on attractive bun feet and finished with refined moulded detailing throughout, this antique bookcase offers both decorative appeal and everyday functionality.

Constructed in two separate sections, the bookcase is easy to transport, position, and install within the home, making it particularly practical for staircases, apartments, and room-to-room movement. Its compact proportions allow it to work equally well in a study, sitting room, hallway, or home office.

William IV rosewood furniture is highly regarded for its striking grain patterns, quality craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, making this a superb statement piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Key Features

• Authentic William IV period rosewood bookcase

• Attractive figured rosewood veneers

• Two-piece construction for ease of transport and positioning

• Glazed upper display cabinet with adjustable shelves

• Lower double-door cupboard for additional storage

• Elegant moulded cornice and decorative detailing

• Compact proportions ideal for a variety of interiors

• Raised on turned bun feet

• Rich colour and beautiful antique patina

• Perfect for books, decorative objects, and collectibles

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Measurements

• Width: 102cms (40 ins)

• Depth: 33cms (13 ins)

• Height: 166cms (65 1/4 ins)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• This William IV rosewood bookcase is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Guarantee

This William IV rosewood bookcase carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions
Height
166cm (65.35")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this William IV Rosewood Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1214822
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
A fine quality William IV rosewood bookcase dating from the early 19th century, beautifully crafted with rich figured rosewood veneers and elegant classical proportions. The upper section features a pair of glazed doors opening to adjustable shelving, ideal for displaying books, collectibles, or decorative pieces, while the lower cupboard section provides practical concealed storage.
Raised on attractive bun feet and finished with refined moulded detailing throughout, this antique bookcase offers both decorative appeal and everyday functionality.
Hingstons of Wilton
fig 1. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 1. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

Constructed in two separate sections, the bookcase is easy to transport, position, and install within the home, making it particularly practical for staircases, apartments, and room-to-room movement. Its compact proportions allow it to work equally well in a study, sitting room, hallway, or home office.

fig 2. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 2. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

William IV rosewood furniture is highly regarded for its striking grain patterns, quality craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, making this a superb statement piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 3. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 3. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

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Key Features

• Authentic William IV period rosewood bookcase

• Attractive figured rosewood veneers

• Two-piece construction for ease of transport and positioning

• Glazed upper display cabinet with adjustable shelves

fig 4. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 4. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

• Lower double-door cupboard for additional storage

• Elegant moulded cornice and decorative detailing

• Compact proportions ideal for a variety of interiors

• Raised on turned bun feet

• Rich colour and beautiful antique patina

fig 5. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 5. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

• Perfect for books, decorative objects, and collectibles

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Measurements

• Width: 102cms (40 ins)

• Depth: 33cms (13 ins)

• Height: 166cms (65 1/4 ins)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 6. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 6. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 7. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 7. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

• This William IV rosewood bookcase is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 8. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 8. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

• Guarantee

This William IV rosewood bookcase carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 9. A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
fig 9. William IV Rosewood Bookcase

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Height
166cm (65.35")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this William IV Rosewood Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214822
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A William IV rosewood cabinet featuring a two-door glazed upper bookcase filled with books above a solid two-door lower cupboard resting on turned feet.
William IV rosewood bookcase
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV furniture represents a transition from Regency classicism to early Victorian solidity, noted for rich wood veneers, bold classical motifs, turned legs, and robust proportions.

Cabinetmakers typically favoured fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, paired with hand-blown glass panels, brass fittings, and pine or oak internal carcass linings.

Authentic pieces feature distinctive bold turnings, gadrooned or beaded moulding, hand-cut dovetail joinery, brass escutcheons, and genuine rosewood veneer exhibiting rich contrast in its natural grain.

Position the piece in a study or living area as a focal point, pairing its rich rosewood tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary artwork, or curated ceramic collections inside the glazed upper cabinet.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying or fading. Dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish.
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