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English Painted Bookcase
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
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English Painted Bookcase

19th century
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Description

Narrow antique painted bookcase with fully adjustable top shelves. (there are two more shelves that come with this piece). 1890

Reference: 5988

Dimensions

45 inches (114 cms) Wide

19 inches (48 cms) Deep

90 inches (229 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Black Painted Glazed Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA953259
Dealers Internal Reference
5988
Description
Narrow antique painted bookcase with fully adjustable top shelves. (there are two more shelves that come with this piece). 1890

Reference: 5988

Dimensions

45 inches (114 cms) Wide

19 inches (48 cms) Deep

90 inches (229 cms) High

Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Black Painted Glazed Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA953259
Dealers Internal Ref
5988
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A tall black painted two-part bookcase featuring upper doors with glazed glass panes and lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
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Archive I A tall black painted two-part bookcase featuring upper doors with glazed glass panes and lower solid panelled cupboard doors.

English Painted Bookcase

Archive II A tall black painted two-part bookcase featuring upper doors with glazed glass panes and lower solid panelled cupboard doors. View II
Archive III A tall black painted two-part bookcase featuring upper doors with glazed glass panes and lower solid panelled cupboard doors. View III
Archive IV A tall black painted two-part bookcase featuring upper doors with glazed glass panes and lower solid panelled cupboard doors. View IV
Archive V A tall black painted two-part bookcase featuring upper doors with glazed glass panes and lower solid panelled cupboard doors. View V
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 698
Items Sold 6,142
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A tall black painted two-part bookcase featuring upper doors with glazed glass panes and lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
English Painted Bookcase
Ref: SA953259
A tall black painted two-part bookcase featuring upper doors with glazed glass panes and lower solid panelled cupboard doors.
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A traditional English painted glazed bookcase typically consists of a two-part construction with a glazed upper display cabinet and a solid panelled lower cupboard. Originally designed for library or dining room storage, these pieces combine functional shelving with glass doors to protect books and collections from dust.

These bookcases were commonly constructed using native softwoods like pine or hardwoods such as oak and mahogany. The upper sections feature hand-fitted glass panes set within timber glazing bars, finished with hand-applied paint treatments.

Authentic pieces often exhibit historic joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, original backboards with visible saw marks, subtle irregularities in hand-blown glass panes, and layered evidence of historic paint finishes over time.

A dark painted bookcase serves as a strong architectural anchor in a neutral room. Contrast the dark exterior by arranging pale ceramics, glassware, or cream-bound books on the shelves, allowing the interior framing to highlight the curated display.

Dust the painted surfaces and glass regularly using a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid aggressive chemical household cleaners that can degrade painted finishes, and maintain stable ambient humidity to prevent the solid timber framework from expanding or shrinking.
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