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Burr Walnut Bookcase
Gaylords Antiques
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Burr Walnut Bookcase

19th century
Description

This spectacular open burr walnut bookcase that comes in two sections ideal for transportation, held in place by a cured cornice , the shelves are all adjustable , with rounded corner and all in a beautiful warm colour.

Dimensions:-

Width 63`' 160cm

Depth 9" 23cm

Height 84" 213cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1850s.

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SA1231803
Description
This spectacular open burr walnut bookcase that comes in two sections ideal for transportation, held in place by a cured cornice , the shelves are all adjustable , with rounded corner and all in a beautiful warm colour.

Dimensions:-

Width 63`' 160cm

Depth 9" 23cm

Height 84" 213cm

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231803
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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Gaylords Antiques
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Location: 75 West Street, Titchfield, Fareham , Hampshire, P014 4DG, United Kingdom
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A large double-bay open bookcase made of burr walnut veneer with a moulded top cornice and dark interior shelving.
Burr Walnut Bookcase
Ref: SA1231803
A large double-bay open bookcase made of burr walnut veneer with a moulded top cornice and dark interior shelving.
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A burr walnut open bookcase is a storage unit crafted using timber cut from walnut tree burls to produce decorative swirling grain patterns. Designed without doors, these bookcases offer direct access to books and were traditionally placed in private studies and gentlemans libraries.

These bookcases are typically constructed with a solid timber carcass covered in decorative burr walnut veneers. Secondary woods such as pine, oak, or mahogany were commonly used for interior shelving and backboards.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural irregularity in the burr veneer grain, traditional joinery techniques like hand-cut dovetails, and signs of age-related oxidisation in the wood finish. Micro-cracking or minor shrinkage lines in the veneer near edges are also indicators of period origin.

Position the unit as a focal point against a plain or painted backdrop, styling the shelves with a balanced mixture of hardback books, ceramics, and sculptured items. The rich grain of burr walnut creates visual warmth when contrasted against clean contemporary interior architecture.

Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers patination.
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