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Painted Irish Library Bookcase
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Painted Irish Library Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880

This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country estate in Ireland.

Interior top depth - 10.5"(27cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Irish Library Bookcase to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126062
Dealers Internal Reference
8796
Description
Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880

This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country estate in Ireland.

Interior top depth - 10.5"(27cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Irish Library Bookcase to the 1880s.

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
173cm (68.11")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126062
Dealers Internal Ref
8796
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below.
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Archive I A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below.

Painted Irish Library Bookcase

Archive II A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View II
Archive III A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View III
Archive IV A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View IV
Archive V A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View V
Archive VI A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View VI
Archive VII A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View VII
Archive VIII A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View VIII
Archive IX A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View IX
Archive X A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View X
Archive XI A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below. View XI
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below.
Painted Irish Library Bookcase
Ref: SA1126062
A large antique Irish library bookcase featuring a dark grey painted exterior, three glazed upper doors opening to natural pine shelving, and three panelled cupboard doors below.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIrish Country
  • MaterialPine, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Fielded panels, Cornice moulding, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 260 cm (102 in) x W 173 cm (68 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This late 19th-century Irish country bookcase dates from 1880 and comes from a country estate in Ireland. Standing 260 cm high, 173 cm wide and 57 cm deep, the piece combines a dark grey painted pine exterior with a natural warm wood interior. The upper section features three glazed doors opening to reveal multiple wooden shelves, framed by a classic cornice moulding at the top. The lower section includes three drawers fitted with brass drop handles above three panelled cupboard doors with recessed fielded panels. The sliding middle door operates on both the top and base sections, while the dark paint finish shows subtle distressing that reveals warm undertones along the edges. Practical for storage and display, this large bookcase works well in a study, library or living room to house books, collections or tableware. The glazed upper compartments protect volumes from dust while offering clear visibility, and the deep lower cupboards conceal larger household items. The traditional Irish country design brings architectural character to contemporary interiors, pairing naturally with natural wood furnishings and neutral walls.

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Irish library bookcases gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed primarily for country houses to house large literary collections. They often combined utilitarian local woods like pine with classic proportions inspired by Georgian and Victorian architectural mouldings.

These pieces were typically constructed using native softwoods like pine or hardwoods like mahogany and oak, held together with hand-cut dovetail joints. Glazed sections featured individual glass panes held by timber glazing bars, often finished with solid brass hardware.

Authentic painted finishes usually display natural age-related wear, such as surface craquelure, pigment fading, and paint loss around handles and edges. Inspecting unpainted areas, back panels, and interior drawers for hand-planed timber and period-appropriate iron or brass fittings also confirms age.

A substantial painted bookcase acts as a focal architectural element in living rooms, dining spaces, or home offices. Interior designers often contrast dark painted exteriors by displaying neutral ceramics, glass objects, and curated book collections against the exposed wood interior.

Painted surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent dirt buildup. Avoid abrasive cleaning agents or harsh chemical polishes, using only a light application of neutral beeswax paste once a year to protect the paint layer.
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