Object Description
A Very Good Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Dwarf Open Bookcase, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top, Over Attractive Freize With Brass Mounted Decoration And Two Adjustable Shelves, Flanked By Elegant Stiles With Ebonised Panel Decoration, Raised On Attractive Original Tapering Turned Feet.
A lovely open bookcase which dates to the early 19th century regency period and is very elegant, whilst also being being very good quality and very functional. This design is always popular due to the combination of elegance, design and practicality.
The size is good, a little larger than often found, whilst at the same time being not being overpoweringly huge which means it can have presence in a room without dominating.
Overall the quality of the timbers used and construction is excellent and it boasts well figured timbers alongside some attractive decoration. There is a huge variation in the overall quality and look of open bookcases which were made in the 19th century and this is certainly at the higher end of the quality bracket.
Perfect for a downstairs hallway, office, study, dining room, living room, bedroom or even on a landing, it can be used for it’s original purpose of the storage of books, or even for displaying items which one would like on view around the house.
As with all items which we offer for sale it has been attended to in our workshops by our well trained, traditional specialist antique furniture restorers, where it has received a natural wax polish ensuring that it is ready for immediate placement in the home or office.
Circa 1815.
Height 36in.
Width 37.5in.
Depth 13in.