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A Lovely Mid Victorian Walnut Veneered Bookcase Cabinet.
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A Lovely Mid Victorian Walnut Veneered Bookcase Cabinet.

19th century
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Victorian quality! A lovely mid Victorian walnut veneered bookcase cabinet with panelled glazed doors, adjustable shelves and base castors. The bookcase is decorated with gilt metal beading and inlaid detailing. This is a lovely practical piece of antique furniture that will be a great addition to the traditional home. Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1241176
Dealers Internal Reference
HF1601
Description
Victorian quality! A lovely mid Victorian walnut veneered bookcase cabinet with panelled glazed doors, adjustable shelves and base castors. The bookcase is decorated with gilt metal beading and inlaid detailing.
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This is a lovely practical piece of antique furniture that will be a great addition to the traditional home.
Designer Antiques4u

Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241176
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1601
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing.
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Archive I A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing.

A Lovely Mid Victorian Walnut Veneered Bookcase Cabinet.

Archive II A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View II
Archive III A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View III
Archive IV A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View IV
Archive V A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View V
Archive VI A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View VI
Archive VII A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View IX
Archive X A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing. View X
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Designer Antiques4u
Telephone 07860 388 519
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing.
A lovely mid Victorian walnut veneered bookcase cabinet.
Ref: SA1241176
A mid-Victorian low walnut veneered bookcase featuring two glass glazed doors, marquetry inlay along the frieze, and brass trim detailing.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Honey Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Glazed doors, Brass astragal moulding, Plinth base with castors
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This mid-Victorian bookcase cabinet displays walnut veneers finished in a warm honey brown colour, complemented by marquetry inlay along the frieze, gilt metal beading, and brass trim detailing. The construction includes a flat top surface, two glazed doors with visible brass astragal moulding, internal shelves, and a plinth base raised on small castors. The hardware consists of small drop handles mounted on the central meeting stiles. Measuring 107 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, this practical cabinet serves as a display and storage unit for books or decorative items in a traditional library, living room, study, or hallway.

FAQs

During the mid-Victorian period, cabinetmakers favoured figure-rich walnut veneers, often embellished with delicate marquetry inlays and brass mounts. These low glazed bookcases were crafted to display curated book collections and decorative objects while fitting beneath traditional room dado rails.

Traditional construction features a timber frame faced with figured walnut veneers, hand-cut joinery, and glass window panes. Interior shelving is typically adjustable, while decorative accents include inlaid boxwood, floral marquetry, and beaded brass astragal mouldings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn dovetail joints, period-correct brass fitments, and subtle surface variations in the hand-poured glass panes. Look for natural patination across the walnut veneer and castors attached to the base frame.

Position the low cabinet against a feature wall to act as an anchor piece, leaving the flat top clear for ceramic vases or framed artwork. The glass doors allow for cohesive display of books, ceramics, and decorative objects within contemporary interiors.

Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice yearly to nourish the timber. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer movement or fading.
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