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Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet

19th century
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19th Century oak bookcase cabinet of nice proportions, the arched cornice above three shelves with reeded edges supported by finely turned and carved columns, with a panelled back, the bottom section having a hinged cupboard door with decorative brass grill opening to reveal a single shelf inside, twist carved columns either side of the door, supported on turned feet. Fantastic oak colour and in great condition. Circa 1830.

27 1/2” x 14” x 57” high

70cms x 36cms x 145cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238007
Dealers Internal Reference
3281
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
19th Century oak bookcase cabinet of nice proportions, the arched cornice above three shelves with reeded edges supported by finely turned and carved columns, with a panelled back, the bottom section having a hinged cupboard door with decorative brass grill opening to reveal a single shelf inside, twist carved columns either side of the door, supported on turned feet. Fantastic oak colour and in great condition. Circa 1830.

27 1/2” x 14” x 57” high

70cms x 36cms x 145cms high

Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238007
Dealers Internal Ref
3281
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century oak bookcase featuring three open upper shelves, a pediment top, and a lower cabinet with a brass wire mesh door flanked by rope-twist columns.

Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet

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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century oak bookcase featuring three open upper shelves, a pediment top, and a lower cabinet with a brass wire mesh door flanked by rope-twist columns.
Early 19th Century oak bookcase cabinet
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An early nineteenth-century oak bookcase featuring three open upper shelves, a pediment top, and a lower cabinet with a brass wire mesh door flanked by rope-twist columns.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRope-twist columns, Brass wire lattice, Shaped pediment, Turned feet
  • SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This early 19th-century Regency oak bookcase cabinet displays a warm brown timber colour with a panelled back and three open upper shelves, set beneath a shaped pediment topped with a round wooden boss. The lower section incorporates a hinged cupboard door fitted with a brass wire lattice grille over a dark fabric backing, secured by a small metal keyhole escutcheon and flanked by twist-carved columns, all raised on short turned feet. The upper shelves have reeded edges and are supported by finely turned and carved vertical columns. The entire piece stands 145 cm high, 70 cm wide and 36 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library, study or living room, this cabinet provides practical open display space above and enclosed storage below for books, decorative items or periodicals. The solid wood construction and traditional design integrate easily into both period and contemporary interiors as a functional storage unit.

FAQs

Popular during the Regency and early Victorian periods, these cabinets combine open upper shelving for display with a lower enclosed cupboard featuring brass wire mesh doors to protect books or valuable items while maintaining ventilation.

These pieces were constructed using solid oak and oak veneers, featuring hand-carved details such as rope-twist columns, hand-cut dovetail joints, and woven brass wire lattice grilles backed with fabric.

Look for hand-planed backboards, original brass wire mesh with rosettes, age-appropriate wear around keyholes and feet, and hand-turned column details consistent with Regency or William IV craftsmanship.

Position this piece in a home office, hallway, or living room, styling the open shelves with a mixture of leather-bound books and ceramic vessels to create a focal point that blends traditional texture with contemporary spaces.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean the wood regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply a beeswax polish annually, and gently dust the brass wire grille with a soft brush.
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