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Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase
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Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century Victorian display cabinet in oak, a handsome and well-proportioned low glazed bookcase of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and timeless design.

It features a pair of glazed doors with turned wooden knobs and a lock, opening to reveal two compartments divided by a central upright. Each side is fitted with a shelf, and the shelf fronts are finished with their original scalloped leather edging, decorated with gilt-tooled flowerheads.

The cabinet has a moulded top and sits on a plinth base raised on shaped bracket feet. The interior is lined in pine, providing a warm and bright backdrop for books or collectables.

The oak displays a stunning figured grain with lovely medullary ray figuring to the sides, and a warm, rich colour with a beautiful aged patina.

Presented in good condition. A very desirable Victorian oak bookcase, the perfect addition to any living room, study or library.

Product Reference : AF - 6653

Measurements : 115.5cm (45½") Width x 29.5cm (11½") Depth x 88.5cm (35") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 33cm (13")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 33cm (13")

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
88.5cm (34.84")
Width
115.5cm (45.47")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238281
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6653
Description
Antique 19th century Victorian display cabinet in oak, a handsome and well-proportioned low glazed bookcase of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and timeless design.
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It features a pair of glazed doors with turned wooden knobs and a lock, opening to reveal two compartments divided by a central upright.
ActFurniture LTD

Each side is fitted with a shelf, and the shelf fronts are finished with their original scalloped leather edging, decorated with gilt-tooled flowerheads.

fig 1. A low Victorian dark oak display cabinet featuring two glazed doors, turned wooden knobs, bracket feet, and a single interior shelf trimmed with scalloped leather.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase

The cabinet has a moulded top and sits on a plinth base raised on shaped bracket feet. The interior is lined in pine, providing a warm and bright backdrop for books or collectables.

The oak displays a stunning figured grain with lovely medullary ray figuring to the sides, and a warm, rich colour with a beautiful aged patina.

fig 2. A low Victorian dark oak display cabinet featuring two glazed doors, turned wooden knobs, bracket feet, and a single interior shelf trimmed with scalloped leather.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase

Presented in good condition. A very desirable Victorian oak bookcase, the perfect addition to any living room, study or library.

Product Reference : AF - 6653

Measurements : 115.5cm (45½") Width x 29.5cm (11½") Depth x 88.5cm (35") Height

fig 3. A low Victorian dark oak display cabinet featuring two glazed doors, turned wooden knobs, bracket feet, and a single interior shelf trimmed with scalloped leather.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 33cm (13")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 33cm (13")

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 4. A low Victorian dark oak display cabinet featuring two glazed doors, turned wooden knobs, bracket feet, and a single interior shelf trimmed with scalloped leather.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase

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 5. A low Victorian dark oak display cabinet featuring two glazed doors, turned wooden knobs, bracket feet, and a single interior shelf trimmed with scalloped leather.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase

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 6. A low Victorian dark oak display cabinet featuring two glazed doors, turned wooden knobs, bracket feet, and a single interior shelf trimmed with scalloped leather.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase

• 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 7. A low Victorian dark oak display cabinet featuring two glazed doors, turned wooden knobs, bracket feet, and a single interior shelf trimmed with scalloped leather.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase

• 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
88.5cm (34.84")
Width
115.5cm (45.47")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238281
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6653
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
Telephone 07729 298643
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Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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A low Victorian dark oak display cabinet featuring two glazed doors, turned wooden knobs, bracket feet, and a single interior shelf trimmed with scalloped leather.
Antique Victorian Oak Display Cabinet | Low Glazed Bookcase
Ref: SA1238281
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Scalloped leather shelf trim, Bracket feet, Turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 88.5 cm (35 in) x W 115.5 cm (45 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Victorian glazed cabinets typically feature solid wood construction, such as oak or mahogany, fitted with glass panelling to protect and display books or decorative items. They frequently incorporate straight lines, simple mouldings, turned wooden hardware, and decorative interior trim such as scalloped leather or fabric shelf edging.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods like English oak, using hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers or frames, mortise and tenon joinery for door frames, and glass panels held in place by timber beads or putty.

Authentic Victorian furniture displays signs of age, including natural shrinkage in timber panels, slight irregularities in period glass panes, hand-planed back panels, and original brass or wood hardware showing consistent wear patterns.

A low glazed cabinet functions well as a focal storage piece against a feature wall or beneath artwork, serving to house ceramics, glassware, or curated book collections while keeping eye-level sightlines open.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding aerosol sprays or water-based cleaners that can damage the original wax or varnish finish.
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