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Victorian Walnut Bookcase Cabinet
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Victorian Walnut Bookcase Cabinet

19th century
Description

A handsome late Victorian walnut bookcase dating from circa 1890. The glazed upper section has a pair of lockable doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves, providing versatile display and storage space.

The lower section features a useful full-width drawer above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, again providing generous storage. Complete with keys for both the upper and lower doors.

A good-quality, practical Victorian bookcase with attractive warm walnut colour and grain. The bookcase separates into two main sections for ease of transport and installation.

We can arrange delivery through out the uk and ship world wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Bookcase Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236376
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A handsome late Victorian walnut bookcase dating from circa 1890.
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The glazed upper section has a pair of lockable doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves, providing versatile display and storage space.
Rawlings Antiques
fig 1. A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring upper glazed doors, a central drawer with brass drop handles, and lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Bookcase Cabinet

The lower section features a useful full-width drawer above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, again providing generous storage. Complete with keys for both the upper and lower doors.

A good-quality, practical Victorian bookcase with attractive warm walnut colour and grain. The bookcase separates into two main sections for ease of transport and installation.

We can arrange delivery through out the uk and ship world wide

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Bookcase Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236376
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Archive I A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring upper glazed doors, a central drawer with brass drop handles, and lower solid panelled cupboard doors.

Victorian Walnut Bookcase Cabinet

Archive II A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring upper glazed doors, a central drawer with brass drop handles, and lower solid panelled cupboard doors. View II
Archive III A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring upper glazed doors, a central drawer with brass drop handles, and lower solid panelled cupboard doors. View III
Archive IV A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring upper glazed doors, a central drawer with brass drop handles, and lower solid panelled cupboard doors. View IV
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
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A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring upper glazed doors, a central drawer with brass drop handles, and lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
Victorian walnut bookcase cabinet
Ref: SA1236376
A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring upper glazed doors, a central drawer with brass drop handles, and lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed panel doors, Brass drop handles, Fielded door panels, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This late Victorian bookcase cabinet is formed in warm brown walnut with prominent grain patterns, comprising a glazed upper display section above a lower cabinet base. The upper half has a pair of glazed doors fitted with a central locking mechanism and tassel-ended key, opening to reveal interior shelving. Below, a full-width drawer with two brass drop handles sits over a pair of solid panelled lower cupboard doors. Traditional mouldings frame the structure, which stands on a flat plinth base at a practical height of 206 cm high, 111 cm wide, and 39 cm deep. The modular design separates into two main sections for easier relocation. This functional piece suits placement in a living room, study, or dining space to house books, tableware, or collectables while adding period character to a modern interior.

FAQs

A Victorian walnut bookcase cabinet typically features a two-part construction, combining an upper glazed display section with a solid cupboard or drawer base. Originating in the 19th century, these pieces were designed for functional book storage and display in domestic libraries or drawing rooms.

Victorian cabinet makers frequently utilised solid walnut and walnut veneers, valued for their rich grain patterns. Hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and glass panels were standard features of quality craftsmanship from this era.

Authentic Victorian bookcases often feature hand-cut joinery on drawers, age-related wear inside cupboards, and original brass fittings. Glazed doors may exhibit slight imperfections or wave patterns in the glass, indicating historical hand-blown pane production.

A Victorian walnut bookcase can be modernised by curating the shelf displays with a mix of books, ceramics, and sculptural objects. Placing the unit in a dining room as a china cabinet or using it in a hallway creates a focal point that blends historic character with contemporary living.

Maintain walnut furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, warping, or veneer fading.
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