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    Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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Large Mahogany Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 March 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Large mahogany open bookcase having two fully adjustable shelves , raised on a plinth base .

Height

102 cm / 40 "

Width

122.5 cm / 48 "

Depth

38 cm / 15 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
122.5cm (48.23")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1118761
Dealers Internal Reference
378030
Dealers Notes

Please call us to discuss this item 01494 931812 If sending an enquiry please check your junk emails if you have not heard back from us within 24 hours.

Description
Large mahogany open bookcase having two fully adjustable shelves , raised on a plinth base .

Height

102 cm / 40 "

Width

122.5 cm / 48 "

Depth

38 cm / 15 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
122.5cm (48.23")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118761
Dealers Internal Ref
378030
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,481
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Worboys Antiques
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Location: 86 London End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JD, United Kingdom, , By appointment.
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A low, freestanding open bookcase crafted from dark mahogany wood featuring multiple horizontal shelving tiers.
Large Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A low, freestanding open bookcase crafted from dark mahogany wood featuring multiple horizontal shelving tiers.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRecessed panels, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 122.5 cm (48 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Mahogany open bookcases became prominent during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from enclosed cabinet libraries as a more accessible way to store and display growing personal book collections.

Authentic period bookcases are typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary hardwoods, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetailing on the interior components.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the grain patterns, the type of timber used for the backboards, hand-cut joinery, and natural ageing characteristics like oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

Pairing a dark wood bookcase with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a balanced contrast, while styling the shelves with a mix of vertical books, ceramics, and decorative objects softens the visual weight.

Maintain mahogany furniture by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive humidity changes, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood finish.
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