Victorian Glazed Oak Bookcase 19th Century

Name: Pair of Victorian Oak Bookcase Cabinets.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240481
Price: 780 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass gallery rail, Carved corbels, Glazed twin doors, Plinth base
SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 161 cm (63 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This pair of Victorian bookcase cabinets uses warm brown oak with visible grain and a polished finish. Each low cabinet rests on a plinth base and contains adjustable interior shelving behind glazed twin doors fitted with small brass handles. The upper edge holds a pierced brass gallery rail, while decorative carved wooden corbels sit just beneath the top surface. The cabinets show light surface wear from age and use, and the glass doors may be removed to create open shelving units. Standing 124 cm high, 161 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, these sturdy storage pieces function well in a home study, library, living room, or hallway to display books and decorative objects.

FAQs

Victorian glazed bookcases typically feature solid timber construction, glass-fronted doors designed to protect volumes from dust, and classical architectural details such as plinth bases and carved corbels.

Craftsmen primarily utilised durable hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, paired with tongue-and-groove timber backboards, hand-fitted glass panes, and solid brass hardware.

Look for hand-joined construction details, original brass fitments, slight irregularities in antique glass panes, and natural patination along base mouldings and handles.

Position them side-by-side or flanking a central architectural feature to create symmetrical balance, using the top surface to display table lamps, ceramics, or framed artwork.

Apply a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly, polish brass elements lightly with a dry cloth, and clean glass panels using a damp microfibre cloth without harsh chemicals.

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Pair of Victorian Oak Bookcase Cabinets.

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