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Super Quality Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase
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Super Quality Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase

19th century
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A superb quality and original late William IV mahogany chiffonier bookcase unusual size and crafted from wonderful figured flame mahogany. The moulded cornice and polished top above a cross banded frieze and 2 glazed doors with reeded astragal glazing bars and brass strip. The interior having 2 removal and adjustable slides / shelves. The base section with 2 half round drawers above a pair of arched panelled doors again with brass closing strip and working locks with key. The whole raised on well turned and gadrooned feet. Condition- Fine and original with working locks & keys. Transports in 2 pieces. Dimensions:- Max.Height…57.75''/ 146.5. Width…36''/ 91.5cm. Depth… 18.75''/ 48cm. Inside Depth of Bookcase Top...10.5''/ 27cm. Base Height...36''/ 91.5cm. Top Height...21.75''/ 55cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08895755
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Carved gadrooned melon feet: turning typical of late William IV cabinet work.
Cushion-moulded drawer fronts in curl mahogany: fashionable during the 1830s.
Fitted gallery rebate on base top: shows the two tiers were made together.
Reeded brass closing beads: classic hardware detail of the early nineteenth century.
Softwood interior backboards with hand-planing: standard period secondary joinery.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
146.5cm (57.68")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127965
Dealers Internal Reference
24690
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A superb quality and original late William IV mahogany chiffonier bookcase unusual size and crafted from wonderful figured flame mahogany.
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The moulded cornice and polished top above a cross banded frieze and 2 glazed doors with reeded astragal glazing bars and brass strip.
John Howkins Antiques

The interior having 2 removal and adjustable slides / shelves. The base section with 2 half round drawers above a pair of arched panelled doors again with brass closing strip and working locks with key. The whole raised on well turned and gadrooned feet. Condition- Fine and original with working locks & keys. Transports in 2 pieces. Dimensions:- Max.Height…57.75''/ 146.5. Width…36''/ 91.5cm. Depth… 18.75''/ 48cm. Inside Depth of Bookcase Top...10.5''/ 27cm. Base Height...36''/ 91.5cm. Top Height...21.75''/ 55cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08895755
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Carved gadrooned melon feet: turning typical of late William IV cabinet work.
Cushion-moulded drawer fronts in curl mahogany: fashionable during the 1830s.
Fitted gallery rebate on base top: shows the two tiers were made together.
Reeded brass closing beads: classic hardware detail of the early nineteenth century.
Softwood interior backboards with hand-planing: standard period secondary joinery.

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
146.5cm (57.68")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127965
Dealers Internal Ref
24690
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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NR15 2NR
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An antique flame mahogany chiffonier bookcase featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet above a lower base with two arched panelled cupboard doors.
Super Quality Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneers, Astragal glazed doors, Arched panel cupboards, Turned feet
  • SizeH 146.5 cm (58 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This 19th-century Victorian gentleman's library chiffonier bookcase is made of warm brown mahogany with figured flame mahogany veneers, glass, and brass. The upper section has a moulded cornice, a crossbanded frieze, and two glazed doors with reeded astragal glazing bars enclosing two removable adjustable shelves. The lower base features two half-round drawers above a pair of arched panelled cupboard doors with working locks and keys, and the whole piece is raised on well-turned and gadrooned feet with a brass closing strip. The dimensions are 146.5 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, and it transports in two pieces. Positioned in a study, library, or living room, this cabinet holds and displays books, stationery, and decorative items. The upper glazed section protects volumes behind glass panes, while the lower cupboard conceals documents and everyday objects on a sturdy base. The compact footprint fits neatly against a wall in a traditional or period interior, providing ample storage without dominating the floor space.

FAQs

A chiffonier bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of storage furniture originating in the late 18th and 19th centuries, combining a lower cupboard or sideboard base with an upper glazed bookcase section.

These pieces typically feature solid mahogany framing overlaid with decorative flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and original blown glass panes within the upper doors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-planed secondary timbers on backboards and drawer linings, natural age-related oxidisation in internal joints, period-correct brass locks, and characteristic flame mahogany grain patterns.

Position the cabinet in a dining room, hallway, or study to display ceramics or literature, contrasting the rich mahogany tones against light or modern muted wall colours.

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