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Antique Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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Antique Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
Description

Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with nice carved detail.

Circa 1840s

In excellent condition having benefitted from small repairs and polishing.

Secretaire drawer has been repaired the secretaire drawer now runs freely as it should. All in excellent condition lovely glass in the doors.

Can send high resolution images to show finer detailing if requested.

This piece has just come from my store and before delivery to the customer will be waxed and given a final check over before delivery making sure this piece arrives to you at its best. H234cm W114cm D57cm.

£1325

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Mob 07525494275

Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

A and B Antiques has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1099080
Dealers Internal Reference
216 LV
Description
Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with nice carved detail.

Circa 1840s

In excellent condition having benefitted from small repairs and polishing.

Secretaire drawer has been repaired the secretaire drawer now runs freely as it should. All in excellent condition lovely glass in the doors.

fig 1. An antique mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, a central writing drawer, and a lower two-door cupboard.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Can send high resolution images to show finer detailing if requested.

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This piece has just come from my store and before delivery to the customer will be waxed and given a final check over before delivery making sure this piece arrives to you at its best.
A and B Antiques

H234cm W114cm D57cm.

£1325

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

Stephen Mob 07525494275

Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099080
Dealers Internal Ref
216 LV
A and B Antiques
A and B Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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An antique mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, a central writing drawer, and a lower two-door cupboard.
Antique Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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An antique mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring two glazed upper doors, a central writing drawer, and a lower two-door cupboard.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, glazed doors, side corbels
  • SizeH 234 cm (92 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase stands 234 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, serving as a substantial storage piece for a study or library. The cabinet has a warm brown colour with pronounced flame mahogany veneer across the doors and drawer fronts, finished with clear glass panes in the upper section and brass hardware including a central keyhole escutcheon. The upper section contains two tall glazed doors enclosing adjustable wooden shelves, positioned above a central drop-down secretaire drawer that pulls out to reveal an internal workspace. Below the writing drawer, a lower cupboard features two solid wooden doors flanked by carved corbels at the upper corners, standing on a simple plinth base. The woodwork shows polished surfaces and professional repairs to the secretaire mechanism to ensure smooth operation. Natural lighting reflects off the glass doors and polished timber panels, highlighting the grain patterns throughout the front elevation. The piece works well in a traditional study, home office, or living room for displaying books and storing correspondence behind locked doors, combining upper display space with concealed lower storage.

FAQs

A secretaire bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of antique furniture featuring a fall-front or pull-out writing desk integrated below a glazed display cabinet or bookcase top.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as flame mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with brass escutcheons, hand-cut dovetail joints, and glazed glass panels.

Authentic pieces feature traditional cabinetmaking indicators including hand-sawn drawer linings, original brass lock mechanisms, natural wear on the base plinth, and matched flame mahogany veneers.

Position the cabinet as a focal point in a home office or living room, styling the upper glazed shelves with curated ceramics and books while utilising the pull-out section as a functional workspace.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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