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Antique Astragal Glazed Drawing Room Bookcase, English, Display Cabinet, Regency
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Antique Astragal Glazed Drawing Room Bookcase, English, Display Cabinet, Regency

19th century
Sold 5 December 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique astragal glazed drawing room bookcase. An English, rosewood and brass display cabinet, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Exceptional example, graced with wonderful figuring and colour

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present striking grain interest throughout

Presented in dashing caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish

Rolled crown detail accentuates the edges of the display top and lower apron

Thirteen panel astragal glazed doors present a clear, bright view within

Inset lock to the right hand door — in working order, key present

Trio of adjustable shelves, easily arranged or removed to preference

Shelves arranged in the pictures at a height of 14cm to 33cm respectively

Standing upon a continuous plinth foot, with a quality panelled rear

This is a striking antique drawing room bookcase, graced with astragal glazed cabinet doors and graced with superb colour throughout. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 143.5cm (56.5'')

Max Depth: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Height: 124cm (48.75'')

Shelf Width: 124cm (48.75'')

Shelf Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
143.5cm (56.50")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Astragal Glazed Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130853
Dealers Internal Reference
25204
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Description
This is an antique astragal glazed drawing room bookcase. An English, rosewood and brass display cabinet, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Exceptional example, graced with wonderful figuring and colour

fig 1. An antique mahogany Regency bookcase featuring two glazed doors with geometric astragal mouldings and adjustable interior shelving.
fig 1. Antique Astragal Glazed Drawing Room Bookcase, English, Display Cabinet, Regency

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present striking grain interest throughout

Presented in dashing caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish

Rolled crown detail accentuates the edges of the display top and lower apron

fig 2. An antique mahogany Regency bookcase featuring two glazed doors with geometric astragal mouldings and adjustable interior shelving.
fig 2. Antique Astragal Glazed Drawing Room Bookcase, English, Display Cabinet, Regency

Thirteen panel astragal glazed doors present a clear, bright view within

Inset lock to the right hand door — in working order, key present

Trio of adjustable shelves, easily arranged or removed to preference

fig 3. An antique mahogany Regency bookcase featuring two glazed doors with geometric astragal mouldings and adjustable interior shelving.
fig 3. Antique Astragal Glazed Drawing Room Bookcase, English, Display Cabinet, Regency

Shelves arranged in the pictures at a height of 14cm to 33cm respectively

Standing upon a continuous plinth foot, with a quality panelled rear

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This is a striking antique drawing room bookcase, graced with astragal glazed cabinet doors and graced with superb colour throughout.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 143.5cm (56.5'')

Max Depth: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Height: 124cm (48.75'')

Shelf Width: 124cm (48.75'')

Shelf Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
143.5cm (56.50")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Astragal Glazed Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130853
Dealers Internal Ref
25204
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique mahogany Regency bookcase featuring two glazed doors with geometric astragal mouldings and adjustable interior shelving.
Antique Astragal Glazed Drawing Room Bookcase, English, Display Cabinet, Regency
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An antique mahogany Regency bookcase featuring two glazed doors with geometric astragal mouldings and adjustable interior shelving.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazed doors, Reeded mouldings, Adjustable shelving
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 143.5 cm (56 in) x D 33.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Regency style furniture, produced in Britain during the early 19th century, is characterised by classical proportions, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman designs, often featuring fine timber veneers and restrained classical ornamentation.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or oak for the structural carcass and exterior veneers, incorporating crown glass within delicate wooden glazing bars.

Authenticity is identified through period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, old hand-blown or cylinder glass panes within the astragal bars, and period-appropriate brass hardware.

An antique wooden bookcase brings architectural depth and warmth to modern spaces when contrasted against neutral walls, serving as a functional display unit for curated book collections and decorative objects.

Preserve antique wood by maintaining stable room humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional traditional beeswax polishes, and avoiding synthetic aerosol sprays.
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