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Exceptional 19th Century Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase
Beech and Springs Antiques
for sale €913     $991
£780
Beech and Springs Antiques

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Exceptional 19th Century Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

A striking and elegant Victorian rosewood open bookcase, beautifully crafted in the mid to late 19th century. Featuring wonderfully turned barley twist columns, an ornate hand-carved foliate frieze beneath a substantial moulded cornice, and displaying the rich colour and figured grain that make antique rosewood so desirable.

The generously proportioned interior offers three spacious shelves, making it equally suited to housing a fine book collection, displaying decorative objects. The warm patina and quality of craftsmanship reflect the standards of Victorian cabinet making at its finest.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1222059
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IM000491
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If furniture is in need of restoration it's professionally restored to the highest standards, using traditional methods.

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Description
A striking and elegant Victorian rosewood open bookcase, beautifully crafted in the mid to late 19th century. Featuring wonderfully turned barley twist columns, an ornate hand-carved foliate frieze beneath a substantial moulded cornice, and displaying the rich colour and figured grain that make antique rosewood so desirable.
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The generously proportioned interior offers three spacious shelves, making it equally suited to housing a fine book collection, displaying decorative objects.
Beech and Springs Antiques

The warm patina and quality of craftsmanship reflect the standards of Victorian cabinet making at its finest.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222059
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000491
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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Beech and Springs Antiques

Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A 19th-century Victorian rosewood open bookcase featuring four open shelves flanked by barley twist pilasters and topped with carved scrollwork.
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Victorian open bookcases from the 19th century typically feature accessible exposed shelving framed by decorative architectural elements such as turned pilasters, barley-twist columns, or carved scroll aprons. They were designed for domestic libraries and study spaces to house and present literature.

Cabinetmakers during the 19th century frequently selected dense tropical hardwoods including rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. Construction involved solid timber and fine veneers paired with traditional hand-cut joinery and solid plinth bases.

Authentic pieces feature distinctive dark grain figures characteristic of period rosewood, evidence of hand-carved details, unpolished backboards, and historical construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails and period fixings.

An open rosewood bookcase can serve as a focal point in a hallway, office, or living room. Interspersing books with contemporary ceramics or sculptural items creates a balanced aesthetic between period craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year along the grain. Position the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to minimise wood movement and fading.
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