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Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Mahogany Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 January 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Mahogany Open Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands upon a Plinth Base.

Featuring 5 Fully Adjustable Shelves with "Double D" Molding Detail.

The Cornice Having Shaped Moldings and is Presented in Good Condition.

Great Storage Space.

Size:

Height 71" (180cm)

Width 39" (99cm)

Depth 16" (41cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145208
Dealers Internal Reference
PP99-19
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Description
Mahogany Open Bookcase.

This Bookcase Stands upon a Plinth Base.

Featuring 5 Fully Adjustable Shelves with "Double D" Molding Detail.

The Cornice Having Shaped Moldings and is Presented in Good Condition.

Great Storage Space.

Size:

Height 71" (180cm)

Width 39" (99cm)

Depth 16" (41cm)

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145208
Dealers Internal Ref
PP99-19
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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A tall, dark mahogany open bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and a panelled back against a plain white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall, dark mahogany open bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and a panelled back against a plain white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mahogany Open Bookcase

Archive II A tall, dark mahogany open bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and a panelled back against a plain white background. View II
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A tall, dark mahogany open bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and a panelled back against a plain white background.
Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A tall, dark mahogany open bookcase featuring multiple adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and a panelled back against a plain white background.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Adjustable shelves, Panelled back, Plinth base
  • SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

Open bookcases gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as private libraries expanded and the need for accessible, displayed collections surpassed the enclosed cabinet styles of earlier periods.

These bookcases are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring solid timber boards, panelled backs, and traditional joinery such as dovetailing and tenons.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate tool marks, timber shrinkage, oxidisation patterns on the wood, handmade fixings, and construction methods consistent with historical cabinet-making.

A classic wooden bookcase adds warmth and architectural gravitas to modern spaces, serving as a functional anchor that contrasts clean, minimalist lines with rich grain and texture.

Preserve the finish by maintaining stable ambient humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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