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Elegant Mahogany Tall Open Bookcase
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Elegant Mahogany Tall Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Crafted in rich mahogany, this timeless bookcase dates back to 1910 and features three fixed shelves, ideal for displaying books or collectibles. Resting on a classic plinth base, it offers both charm and stability—perfect for adding heritage and warmth to any interior.

Height 139cms x Width 99cms x Depth 34cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Tall Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09116766
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Vertically planked pine backboards: standard joinery of the Edwardian period.
Reeded mouldings to the front uprights: neat cabinet detail popular around 1910.
Dark stained backboards: common interior finish for show shelves of this time.
Moulded plinth base: classic proportions of early twentieth-century library furniture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1159538
Description
Crafted in rich mahogany, this timeless bookcase dates back to 1910 and features three fixed shelves, ideal for displaying books or collectibles.
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Resting on a classic plinth base, it offers both charm and stability—perfect for adding heritage and warmth to any interior.
Richie Perrott Antiques
fig 1. A tall open-front mahogany bookcase featuring four wide shelves, a moulded top cornice, dark backboards, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Elegant Mahogany Tall Open Bookcase

Height 139cms x Width 99cms x Depth 34cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 2. A tall open-front mahogany bookcase featuring four wide shelves, a moulded top cornice, dark backboards, and a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Elegant Mahogany Tall Open Bookcase

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Tall Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09116766
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Vertically planked pine backboards: standard joinery of the Edwardian period.
Reeded mouldings to the front uprights: neat cabinet detail popular around 1910.
Dark stained backboards: common interior finish for show shelves of this time.
Moulded plinth base: classic proportions of early twentieth-century library furniture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159538
Richie Perrott Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2021
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Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
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A tall open-front mahogany bookcase featuring four wide shelves, a moulded top cornice, dark backboards, and a solid plinth base.
Elegant Mahogany tall open Bookcase
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A tall open-front mahogany bookcase featuring four wide shelves, a moulded top cornice, dark backboards, and a solid plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPlinth base, Moulded cornice, Open shelving, Dark backboard

This Victorian bookcase stands as a tall open-front piece in rich mahogany, showing a warm brown timber tone paired with dark backboards. Dating to 1910, the design incorporates a moulded top cornice above open shelving comprising three fixed shelves, resting upon a solid plinth base at the bottom. The interior panels show vertical planking construction, while the front edges of the shelves and uprights display simple linear mouldings. The overall dimensions measure 139 cm in height, 99 cm in width, and 34 cm in depth. Positioned in a gentleman's library, home study, or living room, this item provides practical storage and display space for books and decorative objects. The open format allows for easy access to volumes, while the compact depth makes it suitable for rooms with limited floor space. The warm mahogany finish integrates readily into traditional and eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

Victorian tall open bookcases are upright storage pieces designed without glass or timber doors, offering direct access to books or display objects. Popular in nineteenth-century study and library spaces, they often feature moulded cornices, adjustable shelves, and a heavy plinth base.

These bookcases were typically constructed from solid dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, frequently featuring pine secondary timber for backboards. Construction techniques included hand-cut dovetail joints, thick shelf stock, and traditional timber shelf adjustment mechanisms.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-planing on rear panels, natural wood shrinkage around joints, and genuine aged patina on the timber surface. Look for hand-carved mouldings, historic shelf support slots, and original dark stain finishes on interior backboards.

Position the bookcase against a neutral painted wall to highlight the warm tones of the mahogany grain. Intersperse books horizontally and vertically with ceramic vessels, framed artwork, and decorative brass objects to create a balanced contemporary display.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to prevent cracking and fading. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the direction of the wood grain.
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