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Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors, Circa 1830
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors, Circa 1830

19th century
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Fine Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, circa 1830

A superb early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase of excellent quality and proportion, dating to circa 1830 and retaining a rich, well-figured mahogany colour throughout.

The upper section features a pair of elegant Gothic arched astragal glazed doors, opening to reveal a shelved interior ideal for the display of books, porcelain, or decorative objects. The glazing bars are finely proportioned and characteristic of the late Georgian period, lending the piece a refined architectural presence.

Below, the secretaire drawer opens to reveal a beautifully fitted satinwood interior, comprising a central cupboard flanked by an arrangement of small drawers and pigeonholes, with a pull-out writing surface. This section demonstrates skilled English cabinetmaking, combining functionality with restrained elegance.

The lower section is fitted with three full-width drawers, each with brass handles, offering generous storage and excellent balance to the overall form. The bookcase stands on shaped bracket feet and is finished with a gently moulded cornice and turned finials above.

Presented in very good condition throughout, with a pleasing patina consistent with age and careful use. A fine example of Georgian furniture that works equally well in a traditional library, study, or a more contemporary interior seeking character and depth.

Origin: England

Date: Circa 1830

Material: Mahogany with satinwood interior

Dimensions: Height 233 cm | Width 107 cm | Depth 54 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
233cm (91.73")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1187468
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Fine Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, circa 1830
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A superb early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase of excellent quality and proportion, dating to circa 1830 and retaining a rich, well-figured mahogany colour throughout.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring Gothic astragal glazed doors, turned cresting finials, and a lower four-drawer chest with brass ring handles.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors, Circa 1830

The upper section features a pair of elegant Gothic arched astragal glazed doors, opening to reveal a shelved interior ideal for the display of books, porcelain, or decorative objects. The glazing bars are finely proportioned and characteristic of the late Georgian period, lending the piece a refined architectural presence.

fig 2. A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring Gothic astragal glazed doors, turned cresting finials, and a lower four-drawer chest with brass ring handles.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors, Circa 1830

Below, the secretaire drawer opens to reveal a beautifully fitted satinwood interior, comprising a central cupboard flanked by an arrangement of small drawers and pigeonholes, with a pull-out writing surface. This section demonstrates skilled English cabinetmaking, combining functionality with restrained elegance.

fig 3. A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring Gothic astragal glazed doors, turned cresting finials, and a lower four-drawer chest with brass ring handles.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors, Circa 1830

The lower section is fitted with three full-width drawers, each with brass handles, offering generous storage and excellent balance to the overall form. The bookcase stands on shaped bracket feet and is finished with a gently moulded cornice and turned finials above.

fig 4. A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring Gothic astragal glazed doors, turned cresting finials, and a lower four-drawer chest with brass ring handles.
fig 4. Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors, Circa 1830

Presented in very good condition throughout, with a pleasing patina consistent with age and careful use. A fine example of Georgian furniture that works equally well in a traditional library, study, or a more contemporary interior seeking character and depth.

Origin: England

Date: Circa 1830

Material: Mahogany with satinwood interior

Dimensions: Height 233 cm | Width 107 cm | Depth 54 cm

Height
233cm (91.73")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187468
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors, Circa 1830

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A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring Gothic astragal glazed doors, turned cresting finials, and a lower four-drawer chest with brass ring handles.
Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors, circa 1830
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A tall Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring Gothic astragal glazed doors, turned cresting finials, and a lower four-drawer chest with brass ring handles.
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A Georgian secretaire bookcase is a multi-functional piece of furniture introduced in the eighteenth century, featuring an upper glazed bookcase or display cabinet atop a lower chest of drawers, where the top drawer opens to reveal a drop-down desk surface with small drawers and pigeonholes.

Primary woods included mahogany, walnut, and oak, frequently paired with hand-cut glass panes for the doors, cast brass hardware, and pine or oak secondary woods for internal drawer linings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original cast brass handles or escutcheon plates, hand-blown glass with subtle imperfections, and distinct architectural elements like astragal glazing bars and turned finials.

Positioned against a neutral feature wall, a secretaire bookcase balances historic craft with modern functional storage, serving as a focal point in a formal study, living room, or hallway.

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, clean glass panes with a non-ammonia spray, and keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and strong heat sources.
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