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Antique Bachelor's Book Cabinet, English, Tabletop Repository, William Iv, 1835
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Antique Bachelor's Book Cabinet, English, Tabletop Repository, William Iv, 1835

18th century
Description

This is an antique bachelor's book cabinet. An English, rosewood tabletop repository, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Delightfully compact and full of character, this piece brings the appeal of fine craftsmanship and the wit of literary charm to any setting.

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues, exuding refined period elegance

Charming self-contained form, ideal for a gentleman’s study or writing desk

Prominent crown moulding projects above a pair of field panel doors, offering a sense of stature in miniature

Panels adorned with an illustrated bookshelf motif, a playful nod to literary culture of the period

Right-hand door fitted with an inset, working lock, complete with key for secure storage

Opens to reveal four novel-sized divisions over a suite of six drawers for versatile organisation

Each drawer dressed with a distinctive ebonised pull, contrasting elegantly with the attractive fascia

Displays a beautiful aged patina, mellowed by nearly two centuries of careful use

This is a superb William IV rosewood book cabinet, imbued with intimate charm and rich visual detail. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Book Division Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Book Division Depth: 17.5cm (7'')

Book Division Height: 17cm (6.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Mahogany Book Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177295
Dealers Internal Reference
25715
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Description
This is an antique bachelor's book cabinet. An English, rosewood tabletop repository, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
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Delightfully compact and full of character, this piece brings the appeal of fine craftsmanship and the wit of literary charm to any setting.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An English William IV dark mahogany tabletop book cabinet featuring two doors set with decorative faux book spine panels.
fig 1. Antique Bachelor's Book Cabinet, English, Tabletop Repository, William Iv, 1835

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues, exuding refined period elegance

Charming self-contained form, ideal for a gentleman’s study or writing desk

Prominent crown moulding projects above a pair of field panel doors, offering a sense of stature in miniature

fig 2. An English William IV dark mahogany tabletop book cabinet featuring two doors set with decorative faux book spine panels.
fig 2. Antique Bachelor's Book Cabinet, English, Tabletop Repository, William Iv, 1835

Panels adorned with an illustrated bookshelf motif, a playful nod to literary culture of the period

Right-hand door fitted with an inset, working lock, complete with key for secure storage

Opens to reveal four novel-sized divisions over a suite of six drawers for versatile organisation

fig 3. An English William IV dark mahogany tabletop book cabinet featuring two doors set with decorative faux book spine panels.
fig 3. Antique Bachelor's Book Cabinet, English, Tabletop Repository, William Iv, 1835

Each drawer dressed with a distinctive ebonised pull, contrasting elegantly with the attractive fascia

Displays a beautiful aged patina, mellowed by nearly two centuries of careful use

This is a superb William IV rosewood book cabinet, imbued with intimate charm and rich visual detail. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Book Division Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Book Division Depth: 17.5cm (7'')

Book Division Height: 17cm (6.75'')

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Mahogany Book Cabinet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177295
Dealers Internal Ref
25715
London Fine Antiques
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An English William IV dark mahogany tabletop book cabinet featuring two doors set with decorative faux book spine panels.
Antique Bachelor's Book Cabinet, English, Tabletop Repository, William IV, 1835
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A William IV tabletop book cabinet is a small-scale storage piece crafted in England during the reign of King William IV (18301837), typically designed to sit on a desk or sideboard to hold books or small personal effects.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often featuring hand-painted panels, glass, or cloth inserts designed to imitate leather book bindings.

Authentic pieces display transitional design features between the Regency and early Victorian periods, characterised by rich flame mahogany, substantial mouldings, architectural pilasters, and traditional joinery.

Place the piece atop an executive desk, sideboard, or deep console table to provide functional storage and introduce rich wood tones into a modern study or living room.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, rubbing gently along the wood grain to preserve the original patina.
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