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19th Century Waterfall Bookcase
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19th Century Waterfall Bookcase

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A lovely mellow 19th century mahogany waterfall bookcase with great original colour.

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Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
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Treasury Antiques has dated this Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1143013
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661
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
A lovely mellow 19th century mahogany waterfall bookcase with great original colour.
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143013
Dealers Internal Ref
661
Treasury Antiques
Treasury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2021

Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A 19th-century mahogany waterfall bookcase with three graduated open shelves over a two-door cabinet resting on bracket feet.
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A waterfall bookcase features open shelves that recede in depth from bottom to top, creating a tiered profile resembling cascading water. The design gained prominence in the late 18th and early 19th centuries during the Georgian and Regency eras, combining practical storage with a lightweight visual profile.

These pieces were primarily constructed from solid woods such as mahogany, rosewood, oak, or walnut, frequently accented with decorative timber veneers like flame mahogany. Secondary woods, including pine or deal, were commonly used for backboards and drawer interiors.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery such as hand-dovetailed joints, original timber backboards fastened with hand-forged nails or early screws, and natural signs of timber shrinkage or oxidisation. The sides typically feature hand-shaped, smooth curved profiles supporting the graduated shelves.

A waterfall bookcase works well in contemporary or period settings as a versatile storage piece. The open upper shelves allow display of curated ceramics, art objects, and literature, while the lower cabinet keeps clutter concealed in alcoves, hallways, or living rooms.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer lifting or timber cracking.
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