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Pair Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases
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Pair Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 February 2026 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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A superb pair of mahogany waterfall bookcases with single drawer to the base and standing on turned feet, in excellent overall condition.

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Please contact us for more images, Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever-changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated these Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases to the 1920s.

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A superb pair of mahogany waterfall bookcases with single drawer to the base and standing on turned feet, in excellent overall condition.

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

fig 1. A pair of antique mahogany waterfall bookcases featuring tiered open shelving and a single long drawer at the base of each unit, standing on turned feet.
fig 1. Pair Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images, Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever-changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated these Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases to the 1920s.

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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique mahogany waterfall bookcases featuring tiered open shelving and a single long drawer at the base of each unit, standing on turned feet.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTiered open shelves, Single base drawer, Turned feet, Scrolled side supports

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Waterfall bookcases, characterised by their tiered shelves that step back progressively from bottom to top, gained popularity during the 19th century as a functional and elegant way to store and display books in domestic libraries.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, often featuring secondary woods like pine or oak for internal framing and drawer linings, complemented by traditional joinery techniques.

Authentic period pieces can be identified through hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, the presence of timber shrinkage, traditional hand-applied finishes, and the use of period-correct woods and hardware.

Integrating antique bookcases into modern spaces works best by balancing the rich timber tones with a curated mix of books, ceramics, and minimalist decor to create a layered, sophisticated focal point.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and maintain the finish with occasional applications of microcrystalline wax while avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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