08/28/2026
A Victorian bookcase, and a rather good one at that.
Dating to around the 1880s, this handsome two-piece bookcase has all the things we go hunting for in an old piece — original wavy glass, working locks and keys, adjustable shelves, and a beautifully hand-carved base that gives the whole thing a little more presence.
The glass has that lovely old distortion that catches the light just so, and both the upper and lower doors still have their original keys. Three moveable shelves give you plenty of room to actually use it, too.
I can picture it in a dark little study with books stacked two deep, in a dining room holding ironstone and linens, or tucked into a bedroom for folded quilts and old treasures. It would be equally at home filled with books or simply left half-empty — which, if we’re being honest, is sometimes the better look.
There’s something about a Victorian bookcase like this that makes a room feel as though it has been there longer than you have. A bit of history, a bit of mystery, and a very good excuse to start collecting books you don’t technically have room for 🤭
Condition- 9.5/10 for a few scuffs
Material- solid wood (unsure of species)
Dimensions to come.
🏷️ $1595
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