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Late 19th Century Glazed Bookcase - Manner of Samuel Pepys
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Late 19th Century Glazed Bookcase - Manner of Samuel Pepys

19th century
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An impressive 19th-century glazed oak bookcase, designed in the manner of Samuel Pepys, inspired by the original 1666 pieces displayed at Oxford University. This early 20th-century example showcases intricately carved Jacobean-style doors at the base, complemented by a pair of glazed upper doors, all of which retain their original glass. The bookcase is elegantly raised on turned bun feet, offering a striking silhouette.

This piece is a tribute to the groundbreaking 1666 design by Pepys, often regarded as the first domestic bookcase. Samuel Pepys held discussions with 'Simpson the Joiner' on July 23rd, 1666, which led to the creation of twelve original bookcases, now housed in the Biblio-theca Pepysiana at Magdalene College, Cambridge. A further example is on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The bookcase is characterized by a rich patina, which further enhances its historical appeal.

Dimensions:

Height: 207 cm

Width: 130 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
207cm (81.50")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Pappilon has dated this Victorian Glazed Oak Bookcase to the 1880s.

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An impressive 19th-century glazed oak bookcase, designed in the manner of Samuel Pepys, inspired by the original 1666 pieces displayed at Oxford University.
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This early 20th-century example showcases intricately carved Jacobean-style doors at the base, complemented by a pair of glazed upper doors, all of which retain their original glass.
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The bookcase is elegantly raised on turned bun feet, offering a striking silhouette.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century dark oak glazed bookcase featuring multi-pane glass doors above geometric panelled cupboard doors resting on bun feet.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Glazed Bookcase - Manner of Samuel Pepys

This piece is a tribute to the groundbreaking 1666 design by Pepys, often regarded as the first domestic bookcase. Samuel Pepys held discussions with 'Simpson the Joiner' on July 23rd, 1666, which led to the creation of twelve original bookcases, now housed in the Biblio-theca Pepysiana at Magdalene College, Cambridge. A further example is on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The bookcase is characterized by a rich patina, which further enhances its historical appeal.

Dimensions:

Height: 207 cm

Width: 130 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Height
207cm (81.50")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Pappilon has dated this Victorian Glazed Oak Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA969531
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Bookcases designed in the manner of Samuel Pepys are modelled on late seventeenth-century Restoration pieces, featuring glazed upper doors with multi-pane glass and decorative geometric panelled cupboard doors at the base.

Craftsmen typically used solid oak or walnut, incorporating glass panes, mortise and tenon joinery, carved geometric mouldings, and turned bun feet for heavy floor support.

Authentic pieces feature Victorian manufacturing traits such as hand-fitted glass, machine-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer elements, solid timber backboards, and period-appropriate iron hardware.

Position the piece against a neutral backdrop to create architectural contrast, filling the upper glass shelves with curated art books, ceramics, or glass objects alongside traditional literature.

Apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain of the dark oak timber to maintain moisturisation, and clean the glass panes using a soft microfiber cloth slightly dampened with water.
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