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19th Century Black Forest Extending Book Rack
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19th Century Black Forest Extending Book Rack

19th century
Sold 3 April 2025 · Martlesham Antiques
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19th Century black forest extending book rack, with finely a carved bear at either end standing on carved logs, when fully extended the total length is 22” (56cms) Circa 1880.

15” x 6” x 6 1/2” high

38cms x 15cms x 17cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Book Rack to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA937802
Dealers Internal Reference
3355
Dealers Notes

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
19th Century black forest extending book rack, with finely a carved bear at either end standing on carved logs, when fully extended the total length is 22” (56cms) Circa 1880.

15” x 6” x 6 1/2” high

38cms x 15cms x 17cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Book Rack to the 19th Century.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA937802
Dealers Internal Ref
3355
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2008
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Items Sold 2,229
Martlesham Antiques
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A 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest extendable book rack featuring two detailed bear figures atop naturalistic log supports.
19th Century black forest extending book rack
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  • ObjectBook Racks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialWalnut, Linden
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved bears, Log texture, Geometric edge carving
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Black Forest wood carving refers to the intricate, highly detailed animal and nature-themed wooden objects produced primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland and the Black Forest region of Germany during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

These pieces are typically hand-carved from solid hardwoods such as linden, walnut, or lime, featuring realistic textures, glass eyes in animal subjects, and functional mechanisms like scissor actions for extendable racks.

Authentic pieces exhibit deep, sharp hand-chased tool marks, naturalistic proportions, patinated wood surfaces showing age and handling, and occasionally maker marks or stamps from known Swiss or German workshops.

Position the piece on a study desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece to add organic texture, historical interest, and a touch of rustic charm to contemporary or traditional living spaces.

Maintain the wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the finish if necessary.
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