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Antique Victorian Carved Oak Stained Glass Bookcase Cabinet C.1890
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Antique Victorian Carved Oak Stained Glass Bookcase Cabinet C.1890

19th century
Description

A magnificent antique Victorian carved oak bookcase cabinet, dating to circa 1890, of substantial architectural proportions and richly decorated throughout with accomplished carved detail and coloured leaded glass.

The upper section is arranged with three tall glazed doors, each incorporating a grid of individually coloured and textured glass panes. These are framed by deeply carved mouldings, while the broad frieze above is worked with scrolling foliage and classical-inspired ornament, creating an imposing architectural appearance.

The lower cabinet is equally distinctive. Three panelled doors are carved in relief with striking artistic motifs, including a painter’s palette and associated implements, surrounded by finely incised scrolling decoration. Above sit three useful drawers with further carved floral and foliate detail. Internally, the upper section provides generous shelving for books, ceramics or collections, while the lower cupboards offer substantial concealed storage.

Constructed in richly toned oak, the cabinet has developed the depth of colour and character associated with quality late-19th-century furniture. Its scale, craftsmanship and unusual decorative programme give it particular appeal as a statement library, dining-room or drawing-room piece.

Dimensions: Height 240cm × Width 182cm × Depth 50cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1234513
Description
A magnificent antique Victorian carved oak bookcase cabinet, dating to circa 1890, of substantial architectural proportions and richly decorated throughout with accomplished carved detail and coloured leaded glass.
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The upper section is arranged with three tall glazed doors, each incorporating a grid of individually coloured and textured glass panes.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

These are framed by deeply carved mouldings, while the broad frieze above is worked with scrolling foliage and classical-inspired ornament, creating an imposing architectural appearance.

fig 1. A large late Victorian dark carved oak bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with coloured leaded glass panels above a lower cupboard base with relief carved emblems.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Stained Glass Bookcase Cabinet C.1890

The lower cabinet is equally distinctive. Three panelled doors are carved in relief with striking artistic motifs, including a painter’s palette and associated implements, surrounded by finely incised scrolling decoration. Above sit three useful drawers with further carved floral and foliate detail. Internally, the upper section provides generous shelving for books, ceramics or collections, while the lower cupboards offer substantial concealed storage.

fig 2. A large late Victorian dark carved oak bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with coloured leaded glass panels above a lower cupboard base with relief carved emblems.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Stained Glass Bookcase Cabinet C.1890

Constructed in richly toned oak, the cabinet has developed the depth of colour and character associated with quality late-19th-century furniture. Its scale, craftsmanship and unusual decorative programme give it particular appeal as a statement library, dining-room or drawing-room piece.

Dimensions: Height 240cm × Width 182cm × Depth 50cm

Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1234513
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Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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A large late Victorian dark carved oak bookcase featuring three upper glazed doors with coloured leaded glass panels above a lower cupboard base with relief carved emblems.
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Stained Glass Bookcase Cabinet c.1890
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Originating in the late nineteenth century, these bookcases feature robust oak construction, elaborate hand-carved relief panels, and upper glazed doors with leaded or stained glass inserts.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid oak, hand-leaded glass panes, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and hand-carved decorative motifs along the frieze and door panels.

Authentic period pieces show distinct hand-carving irregularities, aged lead cames in the glazing, original hardware fittings, and evidence of natural wood oxidisation in joint seams.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight the dark timber tone, balancing its visual mass alongside contemporary artwork or simplified decorative objects.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly, and clean leaded glass panes gently using ammonia-free solutions.
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