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Victorian Mahogany Open Library Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Open Library Bookcase

19th century
Sold 1 June 2025 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

A very nice quality Victorian solid mahogany open adjustable library bookcase, in overall great original condition.

46" high

42" wide

12" depth

9" book depth

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

Scottish Highlands Please Email For Quote

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1105220
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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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Description
A very nice quality Victorian solid mahogany open adjustable library bookcase, in overall great original condition.

46" high

42" wide

12" depth

9" book depth

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

Scottish Highlands Please Email For Quote

fig 1. An upright antique Victorian open bookcase made from dark mahogany featuring three horizontal display shelves and fluted side pilasters.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Open Library Bookcase

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1880s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 565
Items Sold 4,249
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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An upright antique Victorian open bookcase made from dark mahogany featuring three horizontal display shelves and fluted side pilasters.
Victorian Mahogany Open Library Bookcase
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An upright antique Victorian open bookcase made from dark mahogany featuring three horizontal display shelves and fluted side pilasters.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Dentil moulding, Plinth base, Panelled back

FAQs

Victorian library furniture is characterised by robust construction, dark hardwoods like mahogany or oak, and classical architectural motifs influenced by Gothic revival and neoclassical design.

Cabinet makers typically used solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like pine, often incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints and panelled backs.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-sawn timber, traditional joinery, age-related patination, and lack of modern mechanical fixings.

Balance the dark wood tones by styling shelves with a curated mix of vertical and horizontal book stacks, ceramics, and metallic objects to create visual depth.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent splitting, and maintain the finish by occasionally applying traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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