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Antique William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase Marble Top Attributed Gillows
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Antique William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase Marble Top Attributed Gillows

19th century
Description

An antique William IV (1830–1837) rosewood carved open bookcase, with a Carrara marble top, attributed to Gillows.

The bookcase has projecting rounded (canted) corners, giving it a strong and elegant profile. The top is an impressive 30 mm thick white Carrara marble, with contrasting dark veining.

The adjustable shelves are fitted with tooled leather linings traditionally used to help protect books from dust settling on the upper edges.

The frieze is finely carved, and the piece features boldly carved corbels terminating above distinctive paw feet.

Gillows of Lancaster

Established in the early 18th century, Gillows of Lancaster earned a reputation as one of Britain’s foremost cabinet-making firms. Renowned for their innovation, use of fine materials, and meticulous workmanship, they supplied commissions to many of the country’s grand houses. Their designs influenced the course of English furniture across the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods. Pieces in the manner of Gillows continue to be admired for their elegance, quality, and enduring appeal

Dimensions

Height: 103.5 cm / 40.75 in

Width: 125 cm / 49.21 in

Depth: 46 cm / 18.11 in

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery — please contact us for a quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this William IV Rosewood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222225
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Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
An antique William IV (1830–1837) rosewood carved open bookcase, with a Carrara marble top, attributed to Gillows.

The bookcase has projecting rounded (canted) corners, giving it a strong and elegant profile. The top is an impressive 30 mm thick white Carrara marble, with contrasting dark veining.

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The adjustable shelves are fitted with tooled leather linings traditionally used to help protect books from dust settling on the upper edges.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
fig 1. A 19th-century William IV rosewood open bookcase featuring a white marble top, intricately carved acanthus leaf side trusses, and lions paw feet.
fig 1. Antique William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase Marble Top Attributed Gillows

The frieze is finely carved, and the piece features boldly carved corbels terminating above distinctive paw feet.

Gillows of Lancaster

Established in the early 18th century, Gillows of Lancaster earned a reputation as one of Britain’s foremost cabinet-making firms. Renowned for their innovation, use of fine materials, and meticulous workmanship, they supplied commissions to many of the country’s grand houses. Their designs influenced the course of English furniture across the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods. Pieces in the manner of Gillows continue to be admired for their elegance, quality, and enduring appeal

fig 2. A 19th-century William IV rosewood open bookcase featuring a white marble top, intricately carved acanthus leaf side trusses, and lions paw feet.
fig 2. Antique William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase Marble Top Attributed Gillows

Dimensions

Height: 103.5 cm / 40.75 in

Width: 125 cm / 49.21 in

Depth: 46 cm / 18.11 in

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery — please contact us for a quotation.

Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this William IV Rosewood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222225
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A 19th-century William IV rosewood open bookcase featuring a white marble top, intricately carved acanthus leaf side trusses, and lions paw feet.
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William IV furniture, produced between 1830 and 1837, bridges the Regency and Victorian eras, characterised by robust proportions, bold classical carving such as acanthus leaves and paw feet, and extensive use of rich timbers like rosewood and mahogany.

High-end 19th-century bookcases often featured figured rosewood or mahogany veneers, carved solid wood details, white or grey marble tops, and decorative leather dust fringes along the shelf edges.

Authentic pieces exhibit dense, dark rosewood with prominent graining, hand-carved classical motifs such as scroll trusses or hairy paw feet, original marble slabs with hand-finished edges, and traditional hand-cut joinery.

Position the cabinet along a hallway or living room wall, using the low marble top to display curated ceramics or lighting, while arranging books and decorative objects on the open shelves to add textural depth.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Clean the marble surface using a pH-neutral stone cleaner, avoiding acidic substances that cause etching.
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