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C19th Mahogany Bookcase with Two Built in Cupboards
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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C19th Mahogany Bookcase with Two Built in Cupboards

19th century
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A 19th century Victorian mahogany upright bookcase cupboard. Slender upright from having a flared cornice over an open bookcase section below. Paneled doors below opening to reveal cupboard space within. All raised on a plinth base. Measures approx.

Height 151cm

Width 94cm

Depth 32cm.

Condition

Good two shelves in the top are on adjustable ratchets and they are fully adjustable, I will wax the bookcase prior to delivery, one side of the plinth is in the cupboard and will be glued on prior to delivery

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1044057
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

If you are unhappy with any item I offer a full money back guarantee once the item is safely back in my possession and undamaged as a result of misuse. Please feel free to ring me with any queries you may have, I'm always happy to discuss anything to do with antiques !!

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Description
A 19th century Victorian mahogany upright bookcase cupboard. Slender upright from having a flared cornice over an open bookcase section below. Paneled doors below opening to reveal cupboard space within. All raised on a plinth base. Measures approx.
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany open-top bookcase featuring an upper shelving section above a two-door panelled cupboard base.
fig 1. C19th Mahogany Bookcase with Two Built in Cupboards

Height 151cm

Width 94cm

Depth 32cm.

Condition

Good two shelves in the top are on adjustable ratchets and they are fully adjustable, I will wax the bookcase prior to delivery, one side of the plinth is in the cupboard and will be glued on prior to delivery

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044057
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A Victorian mahogany open-top bookcase featuring an upper shelving section above a two-door panelled cupboard base.
C19th mahogany bookcase with two built in cupboards
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A Victorian mahogany open-top bookcase featuring an upper shelving section above a two-door panelled cupboard base.
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Victorian open-top mahogany bookcases typically feature exposed upper shelving for books or decorative items positioned above a solid cabinet base. Constructed from rich mahogany timber, these pieces often feature architectural elements such as moulded cornices, flame veneer door panels, and decorative scroll corbels.

Cabinetmakers during the nineteenth century used solid mahogany framework often combined with mahogany veneers over pine or oak carcasses. Joinery technique highlights include hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer linings and panelled cupboard doors designed to accommodate natural timber expansion.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, including minor irregularity in dovetail cuts, original brass hardware or locks, and natural oxidation on the backboards. Look for original hand-planed secondary woods such as pine or oak along the cabinet interior and rear paneling.

A large mahogany bookcase can anchor a study, living room, or hallway by mixing bound volumes with modern ceramic vessels and framed art. Balancing traditional dark timber against neutral wall shades creates a grounded focal point in contemporary spaces.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. Protect the original finish by applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern aerosol cleaners containing silicones.
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