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Large Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves C.1900
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Large Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves C.1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 July 2025 · The Old Cinema
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An antique mahogany open bookcase, British, circa 1900. This large three-bay bookcase features twelve adjustable shelves housed within a solid framework defined by uprights and carved corbel capitals. The overhanging top is shaped with a shallow moulded edge, while the plinth base offers stability and visual weight. Richly toned with a warm aged patina, this piece is well-suited to displaying books, ceramics, or collections in a study, library or drawing room setting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
175.5cm (69.09")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1152347
Dealers Internal Reference
47306
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An antique mahogany open bookcase, British, circa 1900.
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This large three-bay bookcase features twelve adjustable shelves housed within a solid framework defined by uprights and carved corbel capitals.
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The overhanging top is shaped with a shallow moulded edge, while the plinth base offers stability and visual weight. Richly toned with a warm aged patina, this piece is well-suited to displaying books, ceramics, or collections in a study, library or drawing room setting.

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
175.5cm (69.09")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152347
Dealers Internal Ref
47306
The Old Cinema
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A large antique mahogany open bookcase featuring four vertical sections with multiple adjustable shelves and carved scroll corbels at the top.
Large Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves c.1900
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A large antique mahogany open bookcase featuring four vertical sections with multiple adjustable shelves and carved scroll corbels at the top.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAdjustable shelves, Scroll corbels, Plinth base, Multi-bay division
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 175.5 cm (69 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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Edwardian bookcases typically reflect a blend of classical revival influences, featuring clean architectural lines, minimal ornamentation, and a focus on functional elegance using premium timbers like mahogany.

These pieces were constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, utilising traditional joinery such as dovetailing, mortise and tenon, and often incorporating adjustable shelf mechanisms like ratchets or metal pins.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate timber patination, hand-cut joinery, old saw marks on unexposed backboards, and period hardware or shelf-adjustment systems predating modern mass production.

A large wooden bookcase can be integrated into a modern home by balancing book collections with decorative objects, sculptural pieces, and trailing plants, creating visual breathing room while anchoring the room with rich timber tones.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping or fading, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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