Antique Victorian English Pine Library Bookcase Circa 1880

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A glazed upper cabinet sitting above a paneled cupboard base. This Victorian pine bookcase is the kind of piece that … Read more A glazed upper cabinet sitting above a paneled cupboard base. This Victorian pine bookcase is the kind of piece that earns its place and keeps earning it. The warm, mellow tone has the look often associated with pitch pine, giving it a presence that feels considered rather than fussy. It came out of England during a period when solid, well-proportioned furniture was simply how things were made. Three fitted shelves sit behind the glazed doors, keeping books or ceramics dust-free while the grainy pine interior glows softly behind the glass. The cupboard below handles everything you'd rather keep out of sight. Small brass catches and a clean cornice add just enough Victorian detail. Style it in a dining room, living space, or kitchen and it settles in naturally wherever it lands. See less