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Pair of Victorian Tall Mahogany Open Bookcases with Adjustable Shelves
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Pair of Victorian Tall Mahogany Open Bookcases with Adjustable Shelves

19th century
Sold 22 June 2026 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa1880 with alterations. Pair of Victorian tall mahogany open bookcases, surmounted by molded cornices with fluted decorations and simple friezes. The bookcases with four adjustable shelves (additional shelves can be made) flanked by simple pilasters, supported on molded and enclosed plinth bases.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
215cm (84.65")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA1165237
Dealers Internal Reference
34314
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Circa1880 with alterations.
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Pair of Victorian tall mahogany open bookcases, surmounted by molded cornices with fluted decorations and simple friezes.
Georgian Antiques

The bookcases with four adjustable shelves (additional shelves can be made) flanked by simple pilasters, supported on molded and enclosed plinth bases.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases to the 1880s.

Height
215cm (84.65")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA1165237
Dealers Internal Ref
34314
Georgian Antiques
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A pair of tall Victorian mahogany open bookcases featuring stepped cornices and adjustable wooden shelves against a plain grey backdrop.
Pair of Victorian tall mahogany open bookcases with adjustable shelves
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStepped cornice, Adjustable shelving, Plinth base, Vertical tongue-and-groove back
  • SizeH 215 cm (85 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

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Victorian bookcases from the 19th century often feature rich dark woods, architectural cornices, and robust proportions reflecting the industrial expansion and eclectic design revivals of the era.

Master craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, often combined with pine secondary woods for internal components and tongue-and-groove backing boards.

Authenticity can be verified by examining hand-cut joinery, traditional timber shrinkage, original saw marks, and the presence of handmade peg or rack-and-pinion adjustable shelf mechanisms.

Pairing dark wood period furniture with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and curated collections of books and ceramics creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Maintain antique timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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