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Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase

19th century
Sold 8 July 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase.

This Quality Bookcase Stand Upon Bracket Feet.

The Lower Doors Being of a Paneled Form.

The Cylinder Section Opening to Reveal a Pullout Leather Writing Surface With a Central Lift up Section, 4 x Mahogany Lined Drawers with Birds Eye Maple Veneers and an Arrangement of Pigeon Holes.

The Glazed Doors to the Upper Section Opening to Reveal 2 x Adjustable Shelves.

The Bookcase is Fitted with Carved Corbels to The Top and Bottom Sections.

Comes in 2 Sections for ease of transport.

Presented in good condition

Size:

Height 93 1/2" (238cm)

Width 54 1/2" (138cm)

Depth 23" (59cm)

Working Height 30" (76cm)

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128538
Dealers Internal Reference
LP94-14
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Description
Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase.

This Quality Bookcase Stand Upon Bracket Feet.

The Lower Doors Being of a Paneled Form.

“
The Cylinder Section Opening to Reveal a Pullout Leather Writing Surface With a Central Lift up Section, 4 x Mahogany Lined Drawers with Birds Eye Maple Veneers and an Arrangement of Pigeon Holes.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A full-length view of a Victorian mahogany cylinder bookcase with glazed upper doors, a curved roll-top writing compartment, and lower wooden panel doors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase

The Glazed Doors to the Upper Section Opening to Reveal 2 x Adjustable Shelves.

The Bookcase is Fitted with Carved Corbels to The Top and Bottom Sections.

Comes in 2 Sections for ease of transport.

Presented in good condition

Size:

Height 93 1/2" (238cm)

Width 54 1/2" (138cm)

Depth 23" (59cm)

Working Height 30" (76cm)

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128538
Dealers Internal Ref
LP94-14
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Hunt Antiques Profile Page

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Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase

Archive II A full-length view of a Victorian mahogany cylinder bookcase with glazed upper doors, a curved roll-top writing compartment, and lower wooden panel doors. View II
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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/philiphunt
Verified Since Mar 2011
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A full-length view of a Victorian mahogany cylinder bookcase with glazed upper doors, a curved roll-top writing compartment, and lower wooden panel doors.
Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase
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A full-length view of a Victorian mahogany cylinder bookcase with glazed upper doors, a curved roll-top writing compartment, and lower wooden panel doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Secretaries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Glass, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCylinder roll-top, Glazed arched panel doors, Carved corbels, Plinth base
  • SizeH 238 cm (94 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

FAQs

A Victorian cylinder bookcase is a multi-tiered piece of furniture featuring a glazed upper section for book storage and a lower section with a curved, rolling wooden cylinder that encloses a writing surface and small drawers.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied to secondary woods like pine or oak, often incorporating brass fittings and hand-blown glass panes.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails on drawer boxes, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, original glass imperfections, and period locks and handles.

This piece works well as a focal point in a home office or living room, paired with minimalist seating to balance the heavy wood tones, and styled with a curated collection of books and neutral accessories.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources to prevent timber splitting, cleaning only with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying pure beeswax.
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