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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Two Cupboards & 4 Book Shelves
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Two Cupboards & 4 Book Shelves

19th century
Sold 23 August 2025 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Here we have an antique late Victorian, circa 1890s mahogany open bookcase with two cupboards and 4 book shelves. A very nice proportioned bookcase suitable for any home, with two lockable storage cupboards to the top, which have 1 small shelve inside each. This bookcase has 4 fixed bookshelves and is finished off with a bevelled cornice to the top.

Dimensions

Height - 166.5 cm / 65.55 inches

Width - 82.3 cm / 32.40 inches

Depth - 25 cm / 9.84 inches

Free UK mainland delivery. International delivery available, please contact for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
166.5cm (65.55")
Width
82.3cm (32.40")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1158686
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Description
Here we have an antique late Victorian, circa 1890s mahogany open bookcase with two cupboards and 4 book shelves.
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A very nice proportioned bookcase suitable for any home, with two lockable storage cupboards to the top, which have 1 small shelve inside each.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

This bookcase has 4 fixed bookshelves and is finished off with a bevelled cornice to the top.

Dimensions

Height - 166.5 cm / 65.55 inches

Width - 82.3 cm / 32.40 inches

Depth - 25 cm / 9.84 inches

Free UK mainland delivery. International delivery available, please contact for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Height
166.5cm (65.55")
Width
82.3cm (32.40")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158686
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables Profile Page

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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Two Cupboards & 4 Book Shelves

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A tall Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring an upper pair of small cupboards above multiple open shelving tiers, set against a neutral background.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Two Cupboards & 4 Book Shelves
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A tall Victorian mahogany bookcase featuring an upper pair of small cupboards above multiple open shelving tiers, set against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCornice moulding, Raised panel cupboard doors, Fixed wooden shelving
  • SizeH 166.5 cm (66 in) x W 82.3 cm (32 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases typically feature robust construction, deep rich tones of mahogany or walnut, and functional designs often combining open shelving with enclosed lower or upper cupboards.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid mahogany, pine for secondary woods, and occasionally burl veneers, finished with traditional shellac polish or wax.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage cracks, old screw heads, and aged patination rather than uniform modern finishes.

Balance the historical weight of the dark wood by styling shelves with a mix of vertical books, framed artwork, and minimalist ceramics to create visual breathing space.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth without using silicone-based polishes.
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