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Antique Open Bookcase in Oak & Walnut with Three Adjustable Shelves C.1890
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Antique Open Bookcase in Oak & Walnut with Three Adjustable Shelves C.1890

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · The Old Cinema
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An antique open bookcase, circa 1890, crafted in oak and walnut with a warm, timeworn patina. The solid frame is topped with a decorative dentil-moulded cornice, lending a refined touch to its classic form. Three spacious shelves provide ample display space for books or collectables, set against a rich, dark-stained back panel. A versatile and elegant storage solution with enduring character.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA1131844
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46658
Description
An antique open bookcase, circa 1890, crafted in oak and walnut with a warm, timeworn patina.
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The solid frame is topped with a decorative dentil-moulded cornice, lending a refined touch to its classic form.
The Old Cinema

Three spacious shelves provide ample display space for books or collectables, set against a rich, dark-stained back panel. A versatile and elegant storage solution with enduring character.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131844
Dealers Internal Ref
46658
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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Items Sold 1,555
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An antique open wooden bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, grain-matched walnut veneer frieze, and an oak frame.
Antique Open Bookcase in Oak & Walnut with Three Adjustable Shelves c.1890
Ref: SA1131844
An antique open wooden bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, grain-matched walnut veneer frieze, and an oak frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDental moulding, Adjustable shelf brackets, Plinth base, Veneer frieze
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

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Late 19th-century bookcases typically feature clean architectural lines, heavy cornice moulding, and functional open shelving designed for accessible library storage.

These pieces were constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak and walnut, featuring dovetailed joints, tongue-and-groove backboards, and hand-finished timber surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-specific construction traits including hand-planed backboards, genuine patina, traditional timber shrinkage, and period hardware or fixing methods.

An antique wooden bookcase provides warmth and character when contrasted against neutral contemporary walls, functioning as storage for books, ceramics, and curated decorative objects.

Preserve the wood by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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