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Large Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Large Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 27 May 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Large Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

The Bookcase is Divided Into 2 Sections, Each Section Featuring 5 Fully Adjustable Shelves.

The Cornice Being of a Shaped Form.

The Bookcase Comes in 4 Sections for Ease of Transport and Installation.

These bookcases were popular in Victorian homes, where the display of books and knowledge was a status symbol. Today, they remain sought after for their elegance and historical charm.

Presented in Good Condition

Size:

Height 83" (211cm)

Width 72" (183cm)

Depth 14" (36cm)

Shelf depth 12" (31cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121074
Dealers Internal Reference
PP103-9
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Description
Large Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

The Bookcase is Divided Into 2 Sections, Each Section Featuring 5 Fully Adjustable Shelves.

The Cornice Being of a Shaped Form.

fig 1. A tall, freestanding Victorian mahogany open bookcase with multiple adjustable shelves and panelled backing.
fig 1. Large Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

The Bookcase Comes in 4 Sections for Ease of Transport and Installation.

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These bookcases were popular in Victorian homes, where the display of books and knowledge was a status symbol.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Today, they remain sought after for their elegance and historical charm.

Presented in Good Condition

Size:

Height 83" (211cm)

Width 72" (183cm)

Depth 14" (36cm)

Shelf depth 12" (31cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121074
Dealers Internal Ref
PP103-9
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A tall, freestanding Victorian mahogany open bookcase with multiple adjustable shelves and panelled backing.
Large Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A tall, freestanding Victorian mahogany open bookcase with multiple adjustable shelves and panelled backing.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCornice top, Adjustable shelf tracks, Panelled backboards
  • SizeH 211 cm (83 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

A Victorian open bookcase is a freestanding piece of furniture designed for storing and displaying books, originating from the 19th century during Queen Victorias reign, characterised by its lack of doors and functional architectural proportions.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetailing and adjustable shelf ratchets.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-planed backboards, natural wax patination, and timber shrinkage consistent with age rather than modern mechanical fabrication.

It functions well as a focal storage piece in a study or living room, balancing heavy book collections with curated decorative objects to create visual breathing space.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, periodically feeding the timber with a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the surface.
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