Sold: Burr Walnut Bookcase 19th Century

Name: Burr Walnut Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1231803
Price: 1975 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut Veneer, Timber
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Moulded cornice, Double bay configuration, Plinth base
SizeH 213 cm (84 in) x W 160 cm (63 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian open bookcase from 1850 is a large double-bay storage piece made of burr walnut veneer in a warm brown colour. The structure has a moulded top cornice, a central dividing column, and a solid plinth base, housing multiple adjustable shelves with dark interior finishes. The rich wood grain shows distinctive swirling patterns across the exterior surfaces, complemented by the clean lines of the upright vertical dividers. Measuring 213 cm high, 160 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, it comes in two separate sections held in place by a curved cornice for transportation. Positioned in a traditional study, home office, or living room, this open bookcase provides ample shelving for book collections, display items, and decorative accessories. The slender depth allows it to sit against walls in narrow hallways or alcoves without occupying excessive floor space, while the open bays offer immediate access to stored volumes. The piece coordinates naturally with classic timber furniture and traditional interior decors.

FAQs

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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