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A 19th C Burr Walnut Low Open Bookcase or Bedside Cabinet
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A 19th C Burr Walnut Low Open Bookcase or Bedside Cabinet

19th century
Description

A 19th c burr walnut low open bookcase or bedside cabinet with a single drawer to the base on turned feet

Size: 24 inches wide, 17 inches deep 31 inches high

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1870s.

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SA1222883
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4485
Description
A 19th c burr walnut low open bookcase or bedside cabinet with a single drawer to the base on turned feet

Size: 24 inches wide, 17 inches deep 31 inches high

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222883
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4485
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Archive I A nineteenth-century burr walnut low open bookcase with shaped side supports, a central open shelf, a base drawer with wooden knobs, and turned feet.

A 19th C Burr Walnut Low Open Bookcase or Bedside Cabinet

Archive II A nineteenth-century burr walnut low open bookcase with shaped side supports, a central open shelf, a base drawer with wooden knobs, and turned feet. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century burr walnut low open bookcase with shaped side supports, a central open shelf, a base drawer with wooden knobs, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century burr walnut low open bookcase with shaped side supports, a central open shelf, a base drawer with wooden knobs, and turned feet. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century burr walnut low open bookcase with shaped side supports, a central open shelf, a base drawer with wooden knobs, and turned feet. View V
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 97
Items Sold 4,550
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century burr walnut low open bookcase with shaped side supports, a central open shelf, a base drawer with wooden knobs, and turned feet.
A 19th c burr walnut low open bookcase or bedside cabinet
Ref: SA1222883
A nineteenth-century burr walnut low open bookcase with shaped side supports, a central open shelf, a base drawer with wooden knobs, and turned feet.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped side panels, Turned feet, Burr walnut grain, Wooden drawer knobs
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian low open bookcase or bedside cabinet belongs in a gentleman's library or beside a bed. Fashioned from walnut with a warm brown burr walnut timber grain, the construction includes shaped side panels, an open central shelf, and a single lower drawer fitted with small wooden knobs. The visible details encompass plain moulded framing, bulbous turned wooden feet, and smooth surfaces showing natural grain patterns throughout the polished finish. Practical placement ranges from a bedside table holding a lamp and books to a compact shelving unit in a study or living area for display and storage. Measuring 78 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, this piece provides accessible surface space and shelving without dominating a compact room. Daily cleaning requires only a soft cloth to maintain the polished timber surfaces in a traditional domestic setting.

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Victorian low open bookcases were produced in nineteenth-century Britain to provide accessible book storage alongside a flat surface top. Constructed primarily from hardwoods such as walnut and mahogany, these pieces often featured figured veneers, contoured side supports, and integrated drawers.

Craftsmen used solid timber frames lined with highly figured burr walnut veneers cut from the burl of the walnut tree. Construction methods included hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer linings, and turned timber knobs and legs.

Authentic pieces showcase natural age-related timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetails on drawer construction, and irregular tool marks on unexposed surfaces. The burr walnut veneer will show depth of grain and light natural fading from age rather than modern uniform staining.

A compact open bookcase functions well as a bedside nightstand, an end table beside a armchair, or additional storage within a hallway. The warm timber tone pairs effectively with modern neutral palettes and contemporary lighting.

Maintain burr walnut by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to protect the natural veneer adhesives and timber colouration.
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