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Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase
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Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase

19th century
Sold 16 October 2026 · LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Description

An exceptional quality William IV bookcase, crafted in beautifully figured walnut with a rich patina.

The upper section features twin glazed doors opening to three height adjustable shelves, perfect for displaying books or treasured items. The lower section offers additional storage with a single shelf behind glazed doors.

A particularly desirable feature is the central drawer, which opens to reveal a fitted writing slope with a green leather insert – a rare and practical addition. The bookcase comes in two sections for ease of transport.

This is a very high-quality piece of early 19th-century furniture, displaying fine craftsmanship and elegant carved details, making it both a functional and decorative statement piece.

In excellent condition, ready for the home or office.

W 126cm (49.5")

D 46.5cm (18.25")

H 206cm (81")

Top interior

W 112cm (44")

D 21.5cm (8.5")

H 106.5cm (42")

Base interior

W 112cm (44")

D 33cm (13")

H 59cm (23.25")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this William IV Walnut Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1240470
Dealers Internal Reference
NEE250926A
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Description
An exceptional quality William IV bookcase, crafted in beautifully figured walnut with a rich patina.
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The upper section features twin glazed doors opening to three height adjustable shelves, perfect for displaying books or treasured items.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The lower section offers additional storage with a single shelf behind glazed doors.

fig 1. A two-part William IV walnut bookcase featuring upper and lower glazed double doors flanked by carved acanthus corbels.
fig 1. Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase

A particularly desirable feature is the central drawer, which opens to reveal a fitted writing slope with a green leather insert – a rare and practical addition. The bookcase comes in two sections for ease of transport.

fig 2. A two-part William IV walnut bookcase featuring upper and lower glazed double doors flanked by carved acanthus corbels.
fig 2. Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase

This is a very high-quality piece of early 19th-century furniture, displaying fine craftsmanship and elegant carved details, making it both a functional and decorative statement piece.

In excellent condition, ready for the home or office.

W 126cm (49.5")

D 46.5cm (18.25")

H 206cm (81")

Top interior

W 112cm (44")

D 21.5cm (8.5")

H 106.5cm (42")

Base interior

W 112cm (44")

D 33cm (13")

H 59cm (23.25")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this William IV Walnut Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240470
Dealers Internal Ref
NEE250926A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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Archive I A two-part William IV walnut bookcase featuring upper and lower glazed double doors flanked by carved acanthus corbels. SOLD16 OCT 26

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LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
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White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A two-part William IV walnut bookcase featuring upper and lower glazed double doors flanked by carved acanthus corbels.
Fine William IV Walnut Glazed Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf corbels, Arched glazed panels, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 46.5 cm (18 in)

This fine William IV walnut bookcase combines two distinct sections, presenting a warm brown colour with a rich patina across its figured timber. The upper portion contains twin arched glazed doors with three height-adjustable shelves inside, flanked by carved acanthus leaf corbels below a moulded cornice. The lower section includes a central drawer concealing a green leather writing slope, positioned above a further pair of glazed doors enclosing an internal shelf, all resting upon a plinth base. Measuring 206 cm high by 126 cm wide and 46.5 cm deep, this two-part early 19th-century piece arrives in excellent condition. It functions practically in a traditional study, a home office, or a gentleman's library for displaying books, storing papers, and writing correspondence.

FAQs

William IV furniture, dating from 1830 to 1837, bridges Regency and early Victorian styles, recognised for bold proportions, rich timber veneers like walnut or rosewood, and architectural carvings.

Craftsmen utilised solid hardwoods and fine veneers such as walnut or mahogany, paired with hand-cut glass door panels, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and brass locks.

Look for architectural corbels or acanthus leaf carvings, rounded glaze mouldings, original glass panes with slight optical imperfections, and solid timber backboards showing period saw marks.

Position the cabinet as a central statement piece in a study or living space, mixing classic leather-bound books with modern ceramics and contemporary art objects inside the shelving.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year, ensuring placement remains away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid timber shrinkage.
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