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Walnut Bookcase
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Walnut Bookcase

19th century
Description

This wonderful walnut chiffonier bookcase with three adjustable shelves behind a glass front, copper plated handles with two small drawers, below is a deep cupboard with carved doors. This bookcase would be ideal for books and storage or for use as a display cupboard.

Dimensions :-

4FT Width 120 cm

11" Depth 30cm (TOP SECTION)

1FT 7 Depth 49cm (BASE SECTION)

7FT 3 Height 201 cm

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Height
201cm (79.13")
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Gaylords Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA1241107
Description
This wonderful walnut chiffonier bookcase with three adjustable shelves behind a glass front, copper plated handles with two small drawers, below is a deep cupboard with carved doors. This bookcase would be ideal for books and storage or for use as a display cupboard.

Dimensions :-

4FT Width 120 cm

11" Depth 30cm (TOP SECTION)

1FT 7 Depth 49cm (BASE SECTION)

7FT 3 Height 201 cm

Height
201cm (79.13")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA1241107
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Gaylords Antiques
Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section, two middle drawers with metal handles, and carved panel doors at the base.
Walnut Bookcase
Ref: SA1241107
A tall Victorian walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section, two middle drawers with metal handles, and carved panel doors at the base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Carved lower panels, Brass bail handles, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 201 cm (79 in)

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Victorian walnut glazed bookcases typically feature a two-part construction with glass-fronted upper shelves and lower storage consisting of drawers or solid panelled cupboards. They were produced during the nineteenth century using rich walnut timber, often accented with moulded cornices and decorative hand carvings.

These pieces were built using solid walnut or walnut veneers over pine or oak frames. Cabinetmakers utilised hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, glass panelling set into timber frames, and cast brass or iron ironmongery for handles and lock plates.

Authentic pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, such as uneven dovetail jointing on drawers, original cast brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and hand-carved relief details on timber panels. The back panels often consist of planked wood showing original saw marks.

A tall walnut bookcase serves as a focal point in a home office, dining space, or sitting room. The upper glazed cabinet can showcase curated ceramics or leather-bound books, while the lower cupboard provides concealed storage for modern electronics or dinnerware.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and maintain its patina, avoiding modern chemical sprays and direct heat sources or sunlight that can cause timber to warp or fade.
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