Sold: Open Bookcase with Ormolu Mounts 1900 - 1920

Name: Open Bookcase with Ormolu Mounts
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA892299
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEmpire
MaterialMahogany, Pine, Ormolu, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOrmolu mounts, Fluted pilasters, Open shelving, Bracket feet
SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

FAQs

An open bookcase is a freestanding shelving unit without doors, designed for the accessible storage and display of books. They gained significant popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as personal libraries expanded in private residences.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring fine veneers and hand-cut dovetail joints. Decorative cast bronze or brass mounts, known as ormolu, are frequently applied to enhance the aesthetic value.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction markers such as hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetailing, timber shrinkage, and period-appropriate hardware. The backing boards often consist of older secondary softwoods with visible historical tool marks.

An antique wooden bookcase provides a warm contrast in contemporary spaces when balanced with neutral walls and curated collections of books and ceramics. Avoid overcrowding the shelves to let the natural grain and metal mounts remain focal points.

Maintain antique wood furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and fading. Periodically apply a microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish, avoiding silicone-based commercial polishes.

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Open Bookcase with Ormolu Mounts

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