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19thc Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
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19thc Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

19th century
Description

This well-proportioned 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase dates from circa 1840.

It has a cupboard base, single drawer and graduated shelves to hold up to 4 rows of books - the bottom shelf being 15 inches (38 cm) in height.

It has a well-finished, polished mahogany back to the top section making it ideal for displaying ornaments as well as books.

The colour is good and the patina is warm.

Height: 69.5 inches (176 cm)

Width: 26 inches (66 cm)

Depth: 16 inches (40 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK, by Private Carrier, is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1128577
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Description
This well-proportioned 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase dates from circa 1840.
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It has a cupboard base, single drawer and graduated shelves to hold up to 4 rows of books - the bottom shelf being 15 inches (38 cm) in height.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring three graduated open shelves above a single frieze drawer and a lower panelled cupboard door.
fig 1. 19thc Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

It has a well-finished, polished mahogany back to the top section making it ideal for displaying ornaments as well as books.

The colour is good and the patina is warm.

Height: 69.5 inches (176 cm)

Width: 26 inches (66 cm)

Depth: 16 inches (40 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK, by Private Carrier, is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.

Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128577
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring three graduated open shelves above a single frieze drawer and a lower panelled cupboard door.

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A nineteenth-century mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring three graduated open shelves above a single frieze drawer and a lower panelled cupboard door.
19thC MAHOGANY WATERFALL BOOKCASE
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A nineteenth-century mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring three graduated open shelves above a single frieze drawer and a lower panelled cupboard door.
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A waterfall bookcase is a freestanding shelving unit designed with tiers that recede in depth from the base to the top, creating a stepped or cascading profile.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid woods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring hand-carved details, wood veneers, and brass hardware.

Authentic period examples display signs of traditional craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, secondary drawer woods like pine or oak, natural timber shrinkage, and original patinated brass fittings.

Place the unit against a neutral wall in a study or hallway, populating the upper graduated shelves with books and ceramics while utilising the lower cabinet for concealed storage.

Dust surfaces regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the grain to preserve the timber finish, avoiding direct heat sources.
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