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19thc. Walnut Bookcase
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

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19thc. Walnut Bookcase

19th century
Description

5785

19thc. Walnut Bookcase

With 5 shelves, leather decoration

With brass studs, carved mounts

& plinth base.

40”w x 66”h x 12.5”d

102cm w x 168cm h x 32cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Physical Dimensions
Height
168cm (66.14")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA942267
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5785
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
5785

19thc. Walnut Bookcase

With 5 shelves, leather decoration

With brass studs, carved mounts

& plinth base.

40”w x 66”h x 12.5”d

102cm w x 168cm h x 32cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Height
168cm (66.14")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA942267
Dealers Internal Ref
5785
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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A 19th-century tall open walnut bookcase featuring six fixed shelves trimmed with scalloped brass-studded leather and carved corbels at the upper corners.
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Archive I A 19th-century tall open walnut bookcase featuring six fixed shelves trimmed with scalloped brass-studded leather and carved corbels at the upper corners.

19thc. Walnut Bookcase

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century tall open walnut bookcase featuring six fixed shelves trimmed with scalloped brass-studded leather and carved corbels at the upper corners.
19thc. Walnut Bookcase
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A 19th-century tall open walnut bookcase featuring six fixed shelves trimmed with scalloped brass-studded leather and carved corbels at the upper corners.
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During the 19th century, Victorian open bookcases were designed for private libraries and studies, featuring accessible shelving without glass doors. They often incorporated rich veneers such as walnut or burr walnut, along with decorative details like carved corbels and scalloped leather dust trims.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods overlaid with fine walnut or burr walnut veneers. Shelves often featured hand-carved corbels, dovetailed framing, tongue-and-groove backboards, and brass-studded scalloped leather dust fringes to protect books.

Authentic 19th-century examples display signs of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-cut joinery, natural timber shrinkage, hand-hammered brass tacks on leather trim, and age-related patination across the walnut grain and backboards.

Position the open bookcase in a living room, hallway, or home office to create vertical interest and warmth. Mix antique leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, framed artwork, and decorative brass accents to balance historic texture with modern aesthetics.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood drying or veneer cracking. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the natural lustre and protect the finish.
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