Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Double Door Bookcase With Two Drawers

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With our absolute highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this truly exceptional antique bookcase. This … Read more With our absolute highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering this truly exceptional antique bookcase. This cabinet is a remarkable surviving example from the Victorian period of the later 19th century and has remained in wonderful condition. The bookcase has a commanding presence standing just over six feet tall with two large glass doors which open to reveal four wooden shelves that adjust vertically on a sawtooth designed support system. Beneath the crown molding is an elaborate burled walnut frieze spanning three sides with a scallop shaped pattern that has circular incised carvings. Both doors feature reeded designs and floral carved blocks along the lower and upper corners. The bookcase has developed a beautiful walnut tone with a warm glow which illuminates whenever exposed to natural daylight.

This bookcase was constructed using an a superior grade of solid walnut lumber of the highest quality. The exterior of the case was built with two frame and panel formed sides and styled with incised lines in either direction creating an exceptional design element. The lower portion of the bookcase features reeding and ornamental carving work which enhance the overall beauty of the piece. Two burled walnut drawers are fitted into the lower section with lovely Victorian brass pulls mounted on either side and the drawers are joined securely with rounded Knapp type joinery. The entire bookcase is has remained sturdy and in excellent working condition and will undoubtedly remain reliable for everyday use for generations to come. We note an area of wood loss on both sides of the bookcase along the lowest central point which in no way impedes the use or detracts from the beauty of this cabinet.

The bookcase measures 48 1/2" wide x 18 3/4" deep x 72 1/2" tall overall. The four shelves each provide 10" of usable depth for storing books or other valuable belongings. See less