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Walnut Open Bookcase
Youlls Antiques
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£1,150
Youlls Antiques

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Walnut Open Bookcase

19th century
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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 .

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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
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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.
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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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