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Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Stained Pine Open Bookcase C.1890
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Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Stained Pine Open Bookcase C.1890

19th century
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A late 19th century dark-stained pine open bookcase, the shaped upstand pierced with stylised crescent motifs and finished with a moulded top rail, above four open fixed shelves backed by original vertical pine boards, and raised on a solid plinth base.

Showing clear Aesthetic Movement influence in its stylised crescent piercings and dark, near-ebonised finish, this piece captures the late Victorian transition toward honest Arts & Crafts functionalism. With its exceptionally shallow profile, the piece provides generous vertical storage without projecting into the room, making it singularly suited to narrow entrance hallways, landing thoroughfares or tight chimney-breast recesses.

Very good antique condition, displaying some attractive historic edge wear and softening to the mouldings consistent with age and domestic use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 142 cm

Width: 68.5 cm

Depth: 24.5 cm

Top Surface Height: 130 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Pine Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240876
Dealers Internal Reference
3651
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A late 19th century dark-stained pine open bookcase, the shaped upstand pierced with stylised crescent motifs and finished with a moulded top rail, above four open fixed shelves backed by original vertical pine boards, and raised on a solid plinth base.
fig 1. A tall, narrow late Victorian dark stained pine bookcase featuring four open shelves, a plank back, and a gallery top with pierced cut-outs.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Stained Pine Open Bookcase C.1890

Showing clear Aesthetic Movement influence in its stylised crescent piercings and dark, near-ebonised finish, this piece captures the late Victorian transition toward honest Arts & Crafts functionalism. With its exceptionally shallow profile, the piece provides generous vertical storage without projecting into the room, making it singularly suited to narrow entrance hallways, landing thoroughfares or tight chimney-breast recesses.

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Very good antique condition, displaying some attractive historic edge wear and softening to the mouldings consistent with age and domestic use.
Founders Antiques

Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890.

Dimensions

Height: 142 cm

Width: 68.5 cm

Depth: 24.5 cm

Top Surface Height: 130 cm

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Pine Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240876
Dealers Internal Ref
3651
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Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Stained Pine Open Bookcase C.1890

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A tall, narrow late Victorian dark stained pine bookcase featuring four open shelves, a plank back, and a gallery top with pierced cut-outs.
Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Stained Pine Open Bookcase c.1890
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialStained Pine, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCut-out gallery, plank back, fixed open shelves, plinth base
  • SizeH 142 cm (56 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

This late Victorian Arts and Crafts open bookcase dates from circa 1890 and is constructed from pine with a dark brown, near-ebonised stained finish. The tall, narrow design incorporates four fixed open shelves backed by vertical wooden planks, a solid plinth base, and a shaped top upstand pierced with stylised crescent cut-outs and a moulded top rail. Historic edge wear is visible along the timber edges and mouldings, alongside a shallow profile measuring 142 cm high, 68.5 cm wide, and 24.5 cm deep. Its compact footprint allows for placement in narrow entrance hallways, landing thoroughfares, and tight chimney-breast recesses where floor space is limited. The piece provides vertical storage for books and decorative objects while maintaining a restrained aesthetic influenced by the Aesthetic Movement. It arrives in very good antique condition, remaining structurally sound and ready for daily use in a modern study, library, or living space.

FAQs

Arts and Crafts bookcases, originating in the late 19th century, emphasise simplicity, functional form, and visible construction details. They often feature clean vertical lines, geometric cut-out motifs, and unpretentious timber finishes rather than heavy classical ornamentation.

Pine was commonly utilised for utility and domestic furniture during the Victorian period, frequently treated with dark stains to imitate costlier hardwoods. Construction typically features tongue-and-groove planking, fixed shelf joinery, and decorative gallery cut-outs.

Authentic late Victorian pieces usually show signs of hand-planing on back surfaces, hand-cut joinery, and natural timber shrinkage across wood planks. The back boards often consist of individual tongue-and-groove panels with historic nail fixings and authentic surface wear along the base.

This style of open shelving functions well as a display for curated ceramics, hardcover volumes, and art objects in contemporary hallways or living spaces. The dark finish provides a strong structural contrast against neutral painted surfaces or light plaster walls.

Keep the timber free of dust using a soft dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to preserve the surface patina. Avoid direct sunlight and placement next to modern heat radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or cracking.
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