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Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves
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Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 May 2025 · Prior and Willis
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Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves. A rare decorative find.

This bookcase exudes lovely quality and is rich in age, charm, and character with its simple, clean design.

Solid and sturdy, with no loose joints or woodworm, it would make a stunning addition to the right location!

Overall maximum dimensions: 82cmW x 30cmD x 152cmH.

Shelves measure:

Bottom; 77cm wide x 28cm deep x 30cm high space above.

1st; 77cm wide x 24cm deep x 25cm high space above.

2nd; 77cm wide x 21cm deep x 25cm high space above.

3rd; 77cm wide x 18cm deep x 22cm high space above.

4th; 77cm wide x 15cm deep x 20cm high space above.

Top; 77cm wide x 14cm deep.

In very good antique condition, the piece displays historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations—attributes expected with functional antique furniture. The paint finish may be later, but is very faithful having fabulous wear and aging. Oak construction with softwood back.

Stock No. 8650.

Benefit from a 30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Take advantage of competitive door-to-door shipping available within the UK and overseas.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Painted Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122325
Dealers Internal Reference
8650
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves. A rare decorative find.
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This bookcase exudes lovely quality and is rich in age, charm, and character with its simple, clean design.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. An antique tall painted oak waterfall bookcase featuring stepped open shelving and a distressed off-white finish.
fig 1. Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves

Solid and sturdy, with no loose joints or woodworm, it would make a stunning addition to the right location!

Overall maximum dimensions: 82cmW x 30cmD x 152cmH.

Shelves measure:

Bottom; 77cm wide x 28cm deep x 30cm high space above.

fig 2. An antique tall painted oak waterfall bookcase featuring stepped open shelving and a distressed off-white finish.
fig 2. Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves

1st; 77cm wide x 24cm deep x 25cm high space above.

2nd; 77cm wide x 21cm deep x 25cm high space above.

3rd; 77cm wide x 18cm deep x 22cm high space above.

4th; 77cm wide x 15cm deep x 20cm high space above.

fig 3. An antique tall painted oak waterfall bookcase featuring stepped open shelving and a distressed off-white finish.
fig 3. Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves

Top; 77cm wide x 14cm deep.

In very good antique condition, the piece displays historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations—attributes expected with functional antique furniture. The paint finish may be later, but is very faithful having fabulous wear and aging. Oak construction with softwood back.

Stock No. 8650.

Benefit from a 30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Take advantage of competitive door-to-door shipping available within the UK and overseas.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Painted Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122325
Dealers Internal Ref
8650
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

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Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves

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Telephone 07866 705199
Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2015
Items For Sale 339
Items Sold 2,193
Prior and Willis
Verified Since Jan 2015
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Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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An antique tall painted oak waterfall bookcase featuring stepped open shelving and a distressed off-white finish.
Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves
Ref: SA1122325
An antique tall painted oak waterfall bookcase featuring stepped open shelving and a distressed off-white finish.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Pine
  • ColourDistressed White
  • MotifsStepped waterfall profile, Scalloped apron base, Distressed painted finish
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

A waterfall bookcase features stepped, receding shelves where each upper tier is narrower and shallower than the one below it, creating a distinctive cascading profile often popularised during the 19th century.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid native timbers such as oak, pine, or elm, joined with traditional joinery techniques like dovetailing and tongue-and-groove panel backing.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural age-related crazing, historical paint layering, hand-planed surfaces, and wear patterns consistent with decades of organic use rather than artificial distress.

The neutral, weathered finish allows the piece to function as textural storage in a sitting room or home office, contrasting effectively against modern minimalist architecture.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and clean surfaces exclusively with a dry, soft lint-free cloth without chemical polishes.
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