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C19th Mahogany Bookcase with Two Built in Cupboards
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 08308399
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Wide pine backboards nailed into rebates: cabinet construction before panelled plywood backs.
Carved scroll corbels below the cornice: decorative detail typical of Victorian design.
Shrinkage gaps between the rear boards: natural movement in solid timber over decades.
Period brass butt hinges on cupboard doors: original Victorian cabinet hardware.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1044057
Dealers Notes

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 !!

Opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am - 6pm.

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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08308399
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Wide pine backboards nailed into rebates: cabinet construction before panelled plywood backs.
Carved scroll corbels below the cornice: decorative detail typical of Victorian design.
Shrinkage gaps between the rear boards: natural movement in solid timber over decades.
Period brass butt hinges on cupboard doors: original Victorian cabinet hardware.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1044057
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I 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

Archive II A Victorian mahogany open-top bookcase featuring an upper shelving section above a two-door panelled cupboard base. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany open-top bookcase featuring an upper shelving section above a two-door panelled cupboard base. View III
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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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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScroll corbels, Panelled doors, Moulded cornice, Plinth base
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This 19th-century Victorian mahogany bookcase exhibits a warm brown timber finish throughout its upright form. A flared moulded cornice surmounts the open upper section, flanked by vertical scroll corbels that frame the top opening. Below, a pair of panelled cupboard doors with recessed centres opens to storage space, set above a sturdy plinth base. Subtle surface marks and minor wear appear across the wood grain from age and use. Measuring 151 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, the piece provides generous upright storage while occupying a modest footprint. It suits a study, library, or living room for displaying books and concealing household items behind the lower doors.

FAQs

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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