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Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves
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Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique Victorian open bookcase in pine, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.

It has two adjustable shelves set on toothed ratchet supports above the base shelf, giving three generous tiers for books or display.

The moulded cornice and frieze sit above reeded pilaster uprights, with a shaped apron to the base, and the back is of traditional tongue-and-groove pine boards.

The pine has been stained to a rich mahogany tone, displaying an attractive figured grain and a warm colour with a lovely patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, living room or home office.

Product Reference : AF - 6872

Measurements : 92.5cm (36½") Width x 27cm (10½") Depth x 106cm (41½") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 25cm (10")

Shelf Height - 28cm (11")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 28cm (11")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Pine Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09702736
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Wooden ratchet strips on the inner sides: standard Victorian adjustable shelf mechanism.
Vertical pine backboards with shrinkage gaps: timber drying naturally over time.
Reeded pilasters and moulded cornice: typical late nineteenth-century detailing.
Dark mahogany stain on pine: Victorian taste for imitating richer hardwoods.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
92.5cm (36.42")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243248
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6872
Description
Antique Victorian open bookcase in pine, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.
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It has two adjustable shelves set on toothed ratchet supports above the base shelf, giving three generous tiers for books or display.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A dark brown Victorian pine open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving, reeded side pilasters, and a shaped apron at the base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

The moulded cornice and frieze sit above reeded pilaster uprights, with a shaped apron to the base, and the back is of traditional tongue-and-groove pine boards.

The pine has been stained to a rich mahogany tone, displaying an attractive figured grain and a warm colour with a lovely patina.

fig 2. A dark brown Victorian pine open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving, reeded side pilasters, and a shaped apron at the base.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, living room or home office.

Product Reference : AF - 6872

Measurements : 92.5cm (36½") Width x 27cm (10½") Depth x 106cm (41½") Height

fig 3. A dark brown Victorian pine open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving, reeded side pilasters, and a shaped apron at the base.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 25cm (10")

Shelf Height - 28cm (11")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 28cm (11")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. A dark brown Victorian pine open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving, reeded side pilasters, and a shaped apron at the base.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. A dark brown Victorian pine open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving, reeded side pilasters, and a shaped apron at the base.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. A dark brown Victorian pine open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving, reeded side pilasters, and a shaped apron at the base.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. A dark brown Victorian pine open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving, reeded side pilasters, and a shaped apron at the base.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Pine Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09702736
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Wooden ratchet strips on the inner sides: standard Victorian adjustable shelf mechanism.
Vertical pine backboards with shrinkage gaps: timber drying naturally over time.
Reeded pilasters and moulded cornice: typical late nineteenth-century detailing.
Dark mahogany stain on pine: Victorian taste for imitating richer hardwoods.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
92.5cm (36.42")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243248
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6872
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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A dark brown Victorian pine open bookcase featuring adjustable shelving, reeded side pilasters, and a shaped apron at the base.
Antique Victorian Pine Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsReeded pilasters, Shaped apron, Adjustable shelves, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 92.5 cm (36 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

Victorian open bookcases were developed during the nineteenth century to provide accessible storage for books without glazed doors. They typically feature solid timber construction, architectural mouldings, reeded side pilasters, and adjustable shelving mechanisms such as wooden sawtooth supports or metal tonk strips.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian period commonly utilised native and imported timbers including mahogany, oak, walnut, and pine. Pine was widely used for utility furniture, often stained or grain-painted to emulate darker hardwoods, and constructed using traditional dovetail and tongue-and-groove joinery.

Authentic Victorian pine pieces demonstrate hand-planed backboards, period joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, and natural oxidisation where unfinished timber surfaces have darkened over time. Original adjustable shelf mechanisms and period-correct mouldings also indicate nineteenth-century manufacture.

An antique open bookcase can be styled by pairing stacked books with contemporary ceramic objects, framed artwork, and natural textures. Placing it against a neutral wall allows the timber tones and carved architectural detailing to act as a focal point in a study, hallway, or living room.

To preserve solid pine furniture, keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or bleaching. Clean surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically to nourish the wood and maintain its patina.
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