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Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks
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Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century Victorian open bookcase in oak, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine hand carving throughout.

The open front offers three generous tiers of storage with two adjustable shelves, ideal for books, records or display.

The moulded top sits over a frieze carved with a run of half flowerheads, and the front is flanked by pilasters carved with bearded green man masks above cascading foliage and fruit, all standing on a deep plinth base. The back is of traditional plank construction.

The oak has a deep, rich dark colour with a lovely aged patina that shows off the carving beautifully.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable carved oak bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, library, hallway or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6848

Measurements : 104cm (41") Width x 30cm (12") Depth x 107cm (42") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 23cm (9")

Shelf Height - 35cm (14")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 25cm (10")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09700342
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Deep relief Green Man mask carvings: typical late Victorian revival decoration.
Vertical pine backboards with shrinkage gaps: standard late 19th-century cabinet construction.
Dark aged surface finish: undisturbed patination over more than a century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242906
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6848
Description
Antique 19th century Victorian open bookcase in oak, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine hand carving throughout.
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The open front offers three generous tiers of storage with two adjustable shelves, ideal for books, records or display.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring three shelf surfaces and pilasters detailed with foliate carvings and Green Man masks.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks

The moulded top sits over a frieze carved with a run of half flowerheads, and the front is flanked by pilasters carved with bearded green man masks above cascading foliage and fruit, all standing on a deep plinth base. The back is of traditional plank construction.

fig 2. A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring three shelf surfaces and pilasters detailed with foliate carvings and Green Man masks.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks

The oak has a deep, rich dark colour with a lovely aged patina that shows off the carving beautifully.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable carved oak bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, library, hallway or living room.

fig 3. A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring three shelf surfaces and pilasters detailed with foliate carvings and Green Man masks.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks

Product Reference : AF - 6848

Measurements : 104cm (41") Width x 30cm (12") Depth x 107cm (42") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 23cm (9")

Shelf Height - 35cm (14")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 25cm (10")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring three shelf surfaces and pilasters detailed with foliate carvings and Green Man masks.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring three shelf surfaces and pilasters detailed with foliate carvings and Green Man masks.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring three shelf surfaces and pilasters detailed with foliate carvings and Green Man masks.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring three shelf surfaces and pilasters detailed with foliate carvings and Green Man masks.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09700342
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Deep relief Green Man mask carvings: typical late Victorian revival decoration.
Vertical pine backboards with shrinkage gaps: standard late 19th-century cabinet construction.
Dark aged surface finish: undisturbed patination over more than a century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242906
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6848
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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A dark carved oak open bookcase featuring three shelf surfaces and pilasters detailed with foliate carvings and Green Man masks.
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase | Green Man Masks
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGreen Man masks, Foliate pilasters, Lunette carved frieze
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

Victorian carved oak bookcases typically feature dark, heavy timber construction with detailed hand-carved motifs such as foliate patterns, Green Man masks, and lunette friezes inspired by Gothic and Renaissance revival styles.

These pieces were crafted from solid European or English oak, utilising traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, pegged mortise and tenon frames, and solid backboards to support substantial weight.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-tooled carving marks, natural surface patination in lower grooves, historically accurate shelf support structures, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Position the bookcase in a study or living area alongside neutral walls to contrast the deep timber tone, styling the shelves with ceramic vessels, framed prints, and curated book collections.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year to preserve the wood finish and prevent drying.
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