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Late Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase.
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Late Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase.

19th century
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Late Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase.

Needs a little bit of TLC..

With flap.right out 83 cms.

3 adjustable shelves.

Physical Dimensions
Height
236cm (92.91")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA776301
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Description
Late Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase.

Needs a little bit of TLC..

With flap.right out 83 cms.

3 adjustable shelves.

Height
236cm (92.91")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA776301
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A late Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase featuring double glazed upper doors, a pull-out fitted writing drawer with interior compartments, and carved lower doors.
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Archive I A late Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase featuring double glazed upper doors, a pull-out fitted writing drawer with interior compartments, and carved lower doors.

Late Victorian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase featuring double glazed upper doors, a pull-out fitted writing drawer with interior compartments, and carved lower doors.
Late Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase.
Ref: SA776301
A late Victorian walnut secretaire bookcase featuring double glazed upper doors, a pull-out fitted writing drawer with interior compartments, and carved lower doors.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed cabinet doors, Fitted interior pigeonholes, Carved panel doors, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 236 cm (93 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This late Victorian bureau bookcase is constructed from walnut in a warm brown tone with a glazed upper section. The piece measures 236 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 49 cm deep, extending to 83 cm deep when the writing flap is open. The upper cabinet features a moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves. Below, the fall-front writing flap pulls down to reveal a fitted interior with pigeonholes and small drawers, inset with a purple leather writing surface. The lower cupboard section stands on a plinth base and includes panel doors decorated with carved detailing, alongside visible surface wear requiring restoration. Placed in a study, library, or traditional living space, this substantial item offers display and writing workspace.

FAQs

A Victorian secretaire bookcase is a hybrid piece of furniture featuring an upper glazed cabinet for book storage above a lower chest or cupboard that houses a fall-front or slide-out writing desk fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes.

Late Victorian examples commonly used solid and veneered walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-blown glass panes, brass hardware, and leather-inset writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces display period construction marks such as asymmetric dovetails, original brass locks, age-related natural oxidisation on the underside and back panels, and Victorian architectural mouldings or relief carvings.

Place the unit against a neutral accent wall in a home office or living room, using the glazed upper section to display modern ceramics alongside books to balance the dark walnut wood.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and veneer drying. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year along the grain and dust soft leather surfaces with a dry cloth.
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