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Walnut Open Bookcase
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Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A fine quality 19th Century open bookcase in solid walnut. Excellent quality, with three original shelves, decorated with carved corbels, all sitting on a plinth base. Good colour and all excellent condition and colour. All shelves are adjustable .

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
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Youlls Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1227357
Description
A fine quality 19th Century open bookcase in solid walnut.
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Excellent quality, with three original shelves, decorated with carved corbels, all sitting on a plinth base.
Youlls Antiques

Good colour and all excellent condition and colour. All shelves are adjustable .

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1227357
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Victorian open walnut bookcase featuring four tiers, decorative carved corbels beneath a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
Walnut open bookcase
Ref: SA1227357
A 19th-century Victorian open walnut bookcase featuring four tiers, decorative carved corbels beneath a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved corbels, Moulded cornice, Plinth base, Open shelving
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian open bookcase is made from solid walnut and pine with a warm brown timber colour and a polished finish. The design includes a moulded top cornice, carved corbels situated beneath the upper frame, open adjustable shelving with four tiers, and a solid plinth base. Visible details in the wood grain show natural surface variation consistent with age. Measuring 128 cm high, 128 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, the bookcase provides substantial open storage for a traditional study, home library, living room, or hallway. Suitable for daily organization in a residential interior, the piece holds books, decorative objects, or folio collections on its internal tiers. The open front allows easy access to contents while displaying bindings and paperbacks against the planked backboards. Placed against a wall in a reception room or office, the architectural moulding and carved wooden corbels coordinate with period interior schemes and traditional furnishings.

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Originating in the 19th century, Victorian open bookcases were designed without glass doors to allow immediate access to literature in private libraries and studies. They frequently feature decorative carved corbels, moulded cornices, and sturdy plinth bases crafted from rich hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany.

These bookcases were typically constructed using solid walnut or thick walnut veneers over secondary timbers like pine or oak. Traditional construction methods included hand-dovetailed joints, solid tongue-and-groove backboards, and hand-carved decorative accents.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of hand-planing on the backboard panels, original adjustable shelf supports, and natural oxidisation within the timber grain. Authentic carving on elements like corbels will show subtle hand-tooled variations rather than uniform machine production.

In contemporary spaces, a low or mid-height antique bookcase serves as a structural focal point when layered with art books, ceramic vessels, and framed prints. Position it against a neutral wall to allow the deep walnut grain to contrast with minimalist decor.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth along the direction of the wood grain. Preserve the finish by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, and position the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement or fading.
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