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Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement
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Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique late 19th century Victorian glazed bookcase in walnut, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and Aesthetic Movement styling.

The upper section has a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, over a base fitted with two frieze drawers with pierced brass swan neck handles and escutcheons, above a pair of panelled cupboard doors opening to a shelf.

The cornice is neatly moulded, the door stiles are reeded and fitted with decorative brass hinges, the lower door panels are incised with vertical lines, and the bookcase stands on a plinth base with bracket-cut ends.

The walnut displays a lovely figured grain and a warm, rich golden colour with a lovely mellow patina.

The bookcase comes apart in two sections for easier delivery and access. Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian glazed bookcase of compact proportions, a perfect addition to any living room, study or dining room.

Product Reference : AF - 6915

Measurements : 91.5cm (36") Width x 42.5cm (16½") Depth x 218cm (86") Height [ 97cm (38") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 18cm (7")

Shelf Height - 25.5cm (10")

Shelf Height - 26cm (10")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 31cm (12")

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 Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09713089
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Incised panel details and reeded mouldings: Aesthetic Movement influence of the 1880s.
Pierced brass fretwork handles secured by slotted screws: late Victorian period fittings.
Vertically boarded pine back: traditional backing before modern sheet boards.

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
218cm (85.83")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244727
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6915
Description
Antique late 19th century Victorian glazed bookcase in walnut, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and Aesthetic Movement styling.

The upper section has a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, over a base fitted with two frieze drawers with pierced brass swan neck handles and escutcheons, above a pair of panelled cupboard doors opening to a shelf.

fig 1. A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

The cornice is neatly moulded, the door stiles are reeded and fitted with decorative brass hinges, the lower door panels are incised with vertical lines, and the bookcase stands on a plinth base with bracket-cut ends.

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The walnut displays a lovely figured grain and a warm, rich golden colour with a lovely mellow patina.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 2. A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

The bookcase comes apart in two sections for easier delivery and access. Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian glazed bookcase of compact proportions, a perfect addition to any living room, study or dining room.

fig 3. A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

Product Reference : AF - 6915

Measurements : 91.5cm (36") Width x 42.5cm (16½") Depth x 218cm (86") Height [ 97cm (38") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 18cm (7")

Shelf Height - 25.5cm (10")

Shelf Height - 26cm (10")

fig 4. A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 31cm (12")

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 5. A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

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 6. A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

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 7. A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

• 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 8. A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
fig 8. Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement

• 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 Walnut Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09713089
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Incised panel details and reeded mouldings: Aesthetic Movement influence of the 1880s.
Pierced brass fretwork handles secured by slotted screws: late Victorian period fittings.
Vertically boarded pine back: traditional backing before modern sheet boards.

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
218cm (85.83")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244727
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6915
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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A tall Victorian Aesthetic Movement dark walnut bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper display section above two drawers and a panelled lower cupboard.
Antique Victorian Walnut Glazed Bookcase | Aesthetic Movement
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Planked cabinet panels, Brass drop handles, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 218 cm (86 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 42.5 cm (17 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian Aesthetic Movement bookcase is fashioned from walnut with a warm, rich golden timber colour, clear glass, and brass hardware. The upper section comprises a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelving beneath a neatly moulded cornice, while the lower cabinet contains two frieze drawers fitted with pierced brass swan neck handles above a pair of panelled cupboard doors with vertical incised lines. The structure stands on a plinth base with bracket-cut ends and divides into two separate sections for ease of transport. Measuring 218 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, and 42.5 cm deep, this compact piece suits a gentleman's library, living room, study, or dining room. The wood displays a figured grain and a mellow patina, complemented by reeded door stiles, decorative brass hinges, and escutcheons on the drawers.

The Aesthetic Movement emphasised craftsmanship and simple geometric forms, moving away from heavy Victorian ornamentation to highlight the natural grain of woods like walnut alongside subtle decorative details.

Victorian bookcases were predominantly constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring clear glass window panes and cast brass or iron hardware.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original glass panes with slight visual distortions, period-correct brass fittings, and natural wear patterns on interior shelf runners.

A tall glazed bookcase serves as a focal point in modern dining rooms, studies, or living areas, balanced by styling the glass shelves with contemporary ceramics alongside traditional books.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, while avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp walls.
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