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Late 19th Century Oak Open Bookcase
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Late 19th Century Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
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A late 19th century oak open bookcase of excellent colour and proportions, dating from circa 1880–1900. The bookcase is fitted with three adjustable shelves providing generous display and storage space, above a pair of useful full-width drawers.

The drawers retain attractive Art Nouveau brass drop handles and are constructed with dovetailed joints, reflecting the quality of manufacture. The bookcase stands on a shaped plinth base and is finished in a warm golden oak with a rich patina that has developed over many years.

Of practical size and classic design, this versatile piece would work equally well in a study, sitting room, library, or country house interior. Ideal for books, decorative objects, or collections.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218921
Dealers Internal Reference
C2918
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A late 19th century oak open bookcase of excellent colour and proportions, dating from circa 1880–1900.
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The bookcase is fitted with three adjustable shelves providing generous display and storage space, above a pair of useful full-width drawers.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. Late 19th-century open oak bookcase featuring three tiers of shelving, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a moulded top cornice.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Oak Open Bookcase

The drawers retain attractive Art Nouveau brass drop handles and are constructed with dovetailed joints, reflecting the quality of manufacture. The bookcase stands on a shaped plinth base and is finished in a warm golden oak with a rich patina that has developed over many years.

Of practical size and classic design, this versatile piece would work equally well in a study, sitting room, library, or country house interior. Ideal for books, decorative objects, or collections.

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218921
Dealers Internal Ref
C2918
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Late 19th Century Oak Open Bookcase

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Late 19th-century open oak bookcase featuring three tiers of shelving, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a moulded top cornice.
Late 19th Century Oak Open Bookcase
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Late 19th-century open oak bookcase featuring three tiers of shelving, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, and a moulded top cornice.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Lower drawers, Planked back panel, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian open bookcase dates from 1880 and takes the classic form of a gentleman's library piece. Constructed from oak in a warm brown timber, the furniture piece has a warm golden finish with a planked back panel and a moulded cornice along the top. The open carcass contains three tiers of shelving, arranged above a pair of full-width lower drawers fitted with ornate brass drop handles. The unit is supported by bracket feet at the base. The bookcase measures 124 cm high, 112 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this practical bookcase suits use in a study, sitting room, home library, or living space. It provides an organised storage and display solution for books, bound volumes, ornaments, and collections. The traditional style and compact footprint make it suitable for both period properties and modern homes needing functional display furniture.

FAQs

Late 19th-century open bookcases typically feature exposed shelving, sturdy oak joinery, moulded cornices, and integrated base drawers. Produced during the late Victorian period, they were designed to accommodate expanding home libraries with accessible storage.

Solid oak, mahogany, and walnut were the primary timbers utilised, often featuring tongue-and-groove pine backings. Construction techniques relied on dovetail joints for drawers, hand-turned or moulded trims, and cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces demonstrate period joinery, including hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and natural oxidisation on unpolished rear panels. Original timber finishes develop a distinct patina over time alongside cast brass fittings.

Incorporate the bookcase into a study, living room, or hallway by arranging books alongside ceramics, framed artwork, and decorative brass objects. Warm timber finishes provide a grounding counterpoint to modern neutral walls.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year following the grain. Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to preserve the timber and finish.
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