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19th Century Carved Teak Bookcase.
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19th Century Carved Teak Bookcase.

19th century
Description

An estate made colonial 19th century teak bookcase with fixed shelves.

With carved edge to the top and bun feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
156cm (61.42")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Treasury Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228540
Dealers Internal Reference
837
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
An estate made colonial 19th century teak bookcase with fixed shelves.

With carved edge to the top and bun feet.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
156cm (61.42")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228540
Dealers Internal Ref
837
Treasury Antiques
Treasury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2021

Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim.
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Archive I A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim.

19th century carved teak bookcase.

Archive II A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim. View II
Archive III A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim. View III
Archive IV A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim. View IV
Archive V A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim. View V
Archive VI A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim. View VI
Archive VII A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim. View VII
Archive VIII A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim. View VIII
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Wiltshire
United Kingdom

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A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim.
19th century carved teak bookcase.
Ref: SA1228540
A low nineteenth-century open teak bookcase featuring two main sections with adjustable shelves and a carved egg-and-dart moulding along the top rim.
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Nineteenth-century teak bookcases often combine European form factors with regional carving techniques, featuring solid timber construction and hand-carved edge mouldings along the top or plinth.

Teak was favoured for its dense grain, natural oils, and resistance to warping and moisture, making it a durable material for heavy structural furniture such as bookcases and cabinets.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, subtle variations in board thickness from hand-planing, natural oxidisation in unexposed areas, and detailed hand-carved decoration.

Position a low open bookcase beneath artwork or a mirror, balancing functional storage for bound volumes with curated ceramic or glass objects across the upper surface.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve timber hydration and natural grain definition.
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