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Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice
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Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century Victorian bookcase in golden oak, an impressive and beautifully arranged piece offering an excellent combination of storage and display space.

Standing on a solid plinth base, two cupboard doors to the lower section open to reveal a single internal shelf, with two smaller drawers positioned above and finished with decorative brass handles.

Two glazed cabinet doors form the upper section, enclosing three adjustable shelves that can be arranged to accommodate books, ceramics, glassware or treasured collections.

Dentil cornices along the top edge provide an attractive architectural detail and complete the bookcase with a classic Victorian finish.

Gorgeous natural grain and a rich golden colour give the oak plenty of warmth and character throughout.

Presented in good condition, well made and of good quality, this desirable bookcase has a substantial presence while remaining elegant and practical.

A beautiful piece of Victorian furniture that offers plenty to admire as well as an abundance of useful storage.

Product Reference : AF - 6495

Measurements : 125cm (49") Width x 48.5cm (19") Depth x 220cm (86½") Height [ 91cm (36") Base Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 21cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 26cm (10")

Shelf Height - 28.5cm (11")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 31cm (12")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238073
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6495
Description
Antique 19th century Victorian bookcase in golden oak, an impressive and beautifully arranged piece offering an excellent combination of storage and display space.
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Standing on a solid plinth base, two cupboard doors to the lower section open to reveal a single internal shelf, with two smaller drawers positioned above and finished with decorative brass handles.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

Two glazed cabinet doors form the upper section, enclosing three adjustable shelves that can be arranged to accommodate books, ceramics, glassware or treasured collections.

Dentil cornices along the top edge provide an attractive architectural detail and complete the bookcase with a classic Victorian finish.

fig 2. A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

Gorgeous natural grain and a rich golden colour give the oak plenty of warmth and character throughout.

Presented in good condition, well made and of good quality, this desirable bookcase has a substantial presence while remaining elegant and practical.

fig 3. A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

A beautiful piece of Victorian furniture that offers plenty to admire as well as an abundance of useful storage.

Product Reference : AF - 6495

Measurements : 125cm (49") Width x 48.5cm (19") Depth x 220cm (86½") Height [ 91cm (36") Base Height ]

fig 4. A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 21cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 26cm (10")

Shelf Height - 28.5cm (11")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 31cm (12")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 5. A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 6. A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 7. A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 8. A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
fig 8. Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Oak Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238073
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6495
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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ActFurniture LTD
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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
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A Victorian golden oak two-part glazed bookcase featuring geometric astragal glazing, a dentil cornice, two drawers, and a panelled base cupboard.
Antique Victorian Golden Oak Bookcase | Dentil Cornice
Ref: SA1238073
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDentil cornice, Astragal glazing, Fielded panels, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 220 cm (87 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 48.5 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Victorian glazed bookcases are monumental or proportioned storage cabinets designed during the nineteenth century, characterised by glass-fronted upper doors and solid timber construction. They typically served dual functions in domestic libraries, protecting valuable literature behind glass while offering lower closed cupboards or drawers for utilitarian storage.

These cabinets were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as golden oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and tongue-and-groove backing panels. The upper sections utilised astragal glazing bars to support individual panes of cylinder glass, often topped with decorative architectural cornices like dentil or cavetto mouldings.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of traditional woodworking, including hand-planed interior surfaces, uneven hand-cut glass with subtle air bubbles or distortions, and original brass hardware such as drop handles and lever locks. Examining the two-part construction will often reveal matching cabinetmaker stamps or handwritten batch numbers on the timber backs.

Positioned against a neutral or deep-toned wall in an office, dining room, or living space, an antique glazed bookcase provides vertical structure. The glass shelves can be styled with curated ceramic collections, folded linens, or framed artwork alongside books to soften the overall visual density.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly following the natural grain of the timber to preserve the finish. Glass panes should be cleaned with a dedicated cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the wood to prevent liquid seeping beneath the glazing bars.
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