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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Andros Antiques
Description

This Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase offers a generous amount of book storage space. With two fully adjustable shelves adding versatility to the piece to provide flexible storage.

The Bookcase is presented in fully restored condition ready to accommodate your prized books. Being of a pleasingly straightforward design this piece would work well in both a traditional or more modern décor.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa Victorian

Dimensions

Width 36in/92cm

Depth 10in/26cm

Height 40in/102cm

Shelf Depth 8½in/22cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09153110
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Sawtooth wooden shelf ratchets: late nineteenth-century mechanism that narrows the date.
Wide pine backboards: hand-fitted planks with natural shrinkage gaps.
Flame mahogany veneer on the plinth: figured cut chosen for the visible front.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1164730
Dealers Internal Reference
1512
Dealers Notes

All prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales. Please enquire for price to other destinations.

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Please note that you are only buying the piece of furnitue described, and does not include the various items displayed with it.

Description
This Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase offers a generous amount of book storage space. With two fully adjustable shelves adding versatility to the piece to provide flexible storage.

The Bookcase is presented in fully restored condition ready to accommodate your prized books.

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Being of a pleasingly straightforward design this piece would work well in both a traditional or more modern décor.
Andros Antiques

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa Victorian

Dimensions

Width 36in/92cm

Depth 10in/26cm

Height 40in/102cm

Shelf Depth 8½in/22cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09153110
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Sawtooth wooden shelf ratchets: late nineteenth-century mechanism that narrows the date.
Wide pine backboards: hand-fitted planks with natural shrinkage gaps.
Flame mahogany veneer on the plinth: figured cut chosen for the visible front.

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.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164730
Dealers Internal Ref
1512
Andros Antiques
Andros Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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A Victorian open bookcase crafted from polished mahogany with three open shelves and a solid plinth base.
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A Victorian open bookcase crafted from polished mahogany with three open shelves and a solid plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourRich Red-Brown
  • MotifsPlinth base, Adjustable shelving, Moulded top edge, Panelled back
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Victorian open bookcase is constructed from polished mahogany, displaying a rich red-brown timber colour with visible grain patterns throughout the polished finish. The design incorporates a moulded top edge above three open shelves, with two fully adjustable shelves providing flexible storage options for books and display items. The sturdy structure sits upon a solid plinth base at the bottom, offering a straightforward silhouette suited to a gentleman's library. Measuring 102 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 26 cm deep, this bookcase provides a practical storage solution without overwhelming floor space. Presented in fully restored condition, the piece functions effectively in a home setting today, serving as a versatile storage unit in a living room, home office, or study, complementing both traditional interiors and modern decors with its classic proportions.

FAQs

Victorian open bookcases are typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring unglazed front shelves for quick access to literature. They often incorporate classic architectural mouldings, plinth bases, and adjustable internal shelf supports.

High-grade Cuban or West Indian mahogany was frequently selected for fine Victorian cabinetry due to its stability and deep colour. Cabinetmakers utilised solid wood drawer linings, tongue-and-groove back panels, and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period pieces display natural age-related oxidisation, timber shrinkage lines, and original saw marks or hand-planing on the reverse panels. Look for traditional shelf-adjustment mechanisms such as carved wooden sawtooth racks or metal studs.

An open bookcase works well as an accent piece in a home office, hallway, or living space, balancing books with decorative ceramics and framed art. The rich timber adds warmth to minimalist schemes or complements dark, moody interior palettes.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a beeswax polish along the grain twice a year. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and excessive fading.
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