Flame Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century

Name: Flame Mahogany Open Bookcases
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1180697
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Plinth base, Open shelving
SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Flame mahogany is a figured wood veneer harvested from the crotch of the mahogany tree where the branch joins the main trunk, yielding a distinctive feather-like or flame pattern. It gained widespread popularity during the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods for high-end cabinet making.

Quality antique bookcases typically feature solid secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction if drawers are present, traditional mortise and tenon frames, and solid wood backing rather than modern plywood.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the ageing of the wood, tool marks indicating hand-planing, the type of screws or fixings used, hand-cut joinery, and the presence of natural wax patination and oxidation accumulated over decades.

To style these pieces in a modern setting, balance the warm wood tones with neutral wall colours, curate shelves with a mix of vertical books and decorative objects, and allow breathing room around the furniture to highlight the wood grain.

Maintain antique mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying out or cracking.

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Flame Mahogany Open Bookcases