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Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase – Display Shelving
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Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase – Display Shelving

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

This antique 19th-century painted bookcase is full of authentic charm and character, featuring a distressed blue painted finish. This rare antique cabinet would complement period, contemporary and country-inspired interiors.

The bookcase can either stand on the floor or be hung on the wall and features three internal shelves plus the top shelf, providing practical display and storage space. The distressed blue paint contributes to its rustic appearance, while the inside of the cabinet could be repainted if desired.

Features & Craftsmanship

19th-century antique bookcase

Painted wood construction

Distressed blue painted finish

Three internal shelves plus top shelf

Can stand on the floor or be hung on the wall

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Condition

Presented in good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs and alterations consistent with period furniture and its worn styling.

No woodworm

Dimensions

Width: 75cm

Depth: 28cm

Height: 79cm

Shelf Spaces

Bottom shelf: 64cm wide × 22cm deep × 30cm space above

Second shelf: 64cm wide × 22cm deep × 20cm space above

Third shelf: 64cm wide × 22cm deep × 20cm space above

Top shelf: 64cm wide × 22cm deep

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8980

Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

This rare antique 19th-century painted bookcase combines practical storage and display space with authentic period character. The distressed blue finish and versatile wall-mounted or freestanding design make it suitable for a variety of interiors.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234587
Dealers Internal Reference
8980
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
This antique 19th-century painted bookcase is full of authentic charm and character, featuring a distressed blue painted finish. This rare antique cabinet would complement period, contemporary and country-inspired interiors.
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The bookcase can either stand on the floor or be hung on the wall and features three internal shelves plus the top shelf, providing practical display and storage space.
Prior and Willis

The distressed blue paint contributes to its rustic appearance, while the inside of the cabinet could be repainted if desired.

fig 1. A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase – Display Shelving

Features & Craftsmanship

19th-century antique bookcase

Painted wood construction

Distressed blue painted finish

Three internal shelves plus top shelf

Can stand on the floor or be hung on the wall

Structurally sound with no loose joints

fig 2. A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase – Display Shelving

Condition

Presented in good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs and alterations consistent with period furniture and its worn styling.

fig 3. A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase – Display Shelving

No woodworm

Dimensions

Width: 75cm

Depth: 28cm

Height: 79cm

Shelf Spaces

Bottom shelf: 64cm wide × 22cm deep × 30cm space above

Second shelf: 64cm wide × 22cm deep × 20cm space above

Third shelf: 64cm wide × 22cm deep × 20cm space above

fig 4. A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves.
fig 4. Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase – Display Shelving

Top shelf: 64cm wide × 22cm deep

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8980

Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

This rare antique 19th-century painted bookcase combines practical storage and display space with authentic period character. The distressed blue finish and versatile wall-mounted or freestanding design make it suitable for a variety of interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234587
Dealers Internal Ref
8980
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Archive I A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves.

Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted Bookcase – Display Shelving

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Archive V A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves. View VI
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified Since Jan 2015
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A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves.
Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted bookcase – Display Shelving
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A 19th-century rustic open-front wooden bookcase with distressed light blue paint on the exterior and dark stained wood interior shelves.
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FAQs

Nineteenth-century rustic painted furniture typically features simple softwood construction, such as pine or fir, finished with milk paint or oil-based pigments. These utilitarian pieces were crafted for functional storage in rural homes, often acquiring naturally distressed surfaces over decades of daily use.

Traditional 19th-century open bookcases were assembled using hand-cut joinery, solid timber backboards, and fixed interior shelves. Softwoods like pine were commonly selected for ease of woodworking, joined with square-headed nails or wooden pegs.

Authentic distressed paint exhibits natural wear patterns concentrated around edges, corners, and areas of frequent handling. True age creates subtle layering of paint coats, natural wood oxidisation underneath exposed areas, and genuine craquelure rather than uniform artificial sanding.

Position a low painted bookcase against a neutral backdrop, using the open shelves to display curated ceramic vessels, art volumes, or glassware. Balance the weathered texture with modern minimalist decor items or structured textiles to create visual contrast.

Maintain distressed painted surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or excessive moisture, which can loosen flaking paint, and apply a clear natural beeswax sparingly if stabilization or a light sheen is required.
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