A late 19th century dark-stained pine open bookcase, the shaped upstand pierced with stylised crescent motifs and finished with a moulded top rail, above four open fixed shelves backed by original vertical pine boards, and raised on a solid plinth base.  

Showing clear Aesthetic Movement influence in its stylised crescent piercings and dark, near-ebonised finish, this piece captures the late Victorian transition toward honest Arts & Crafts functionalism. With its exceptionally shallow profile, the piece provides generous vertical storage without projecting into the room, making it singularly suited to narrow entrance hallways, landing thoroughfares or tight chimney-breast recesses.

Very good antique condition, displaying some attractive historic edge wear and softening to the mouldings consistent with age and domestic use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1890. 

Dimensions

Height: 142 cm

Width: 68.5 cm

Depth: 24.5 cm

Top Surface Height: 130 cm

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