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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

Item Code: S27-1044

A fine quality large Victorian mahogany open bookcase, generously proportioned at over two metres wide. The bookcase features adjustable shelves above a solid plinth base, providing excellent storage and display space for books or decorative pieces. The well-figured mahogany has developed a rich, warm patina, making this an impressive and practical addition to any library, study, or reception room.

Key Features:

* Large-scale Victorian mahogany open bookcase

* Rich colour and attractive patina

* Adjustable shelves for flexible storage

* Sturdy plinth base

* Ideal for library, study, or reception room

Dimensions:

* Width: 213 cm

* Depth: 37 cm

* Height: 136 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

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

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SA1167994
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S27-1044
Description
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

Item Code: S27-1044

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A fine quality large Victorian mahogany open bookcase, generously proportioned at over two metres wide.
FB Antiques

The bookcase features adjustable shelves above a solid plinth base, providing excellent storage and display space for books or decorative pieces. The well-figured mahogany has developed a rich, warm patina, making this an impressive and practical addition to any library, study, or reception room.

fig 1. A wide Victorian open bookcase crafted from dark mahogany with three shelving sections and a breakfront central compartment.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

Key Features:

Large-scale Victorian mahogany open bookcase

Rich colour and attractive patina

Adjustable shelves for flexible storage

Sturdy plinth base

Ideal for library, study, or reception room

Dimensions:

Width: 213 cm

Depth: 37 cm

Height: 136 cm

Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1167994
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1044
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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

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A wide Victorian open bookcase crafted from dark mahogany with three shelving sections and a breakfront central compartment.
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A wide Victorian open bookcase crafted from dark mahogany with three shelving sections and a breakfront central compartment.
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Victorian open bookcases gained widespread popularity during the 19th century as private libraries and study rooms became standard features in domestic homes, offering accessible storage without glass doors.

These pieces were primarily built from solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers, utilizing hand-dovetailed joints, solid timber backboards, and adjustable shelf mechanisms such as wooden saw-tooth supports.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of 19th-century joinery, including hand-cut dovetails, original shelf adjustment slots, and natural timber oxidisation on unpolished backboards and underside surfaces.

Position the piece against a focal wall in a study or living area, balancing traditional books with contemporary ceramic vessels, framed artwork, and modern table lamp lighting.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually, ensuring the item is positioned away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid drying the timber.
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