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Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Title: Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Item Code: S27-823A

Description:

An elegant Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase of well-balanced proportions, the upper section fitted with a pair of astragal-glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving, ideal for books or display. The moulded cornice is surmounted by a shaped swan-neck pediment centred with an inlaid rosette, adding architectural presence. Below, the fall-front bureau opens to reveal a fitted interior, the exterior decorated with a central oval inlaid motif. The lower section comprises a graduated arrangement of four long drawers, each fitted with brass swan-neck handles and retaining their original locks. Raised on shaped bracket feet, the piece displays a rich, warm mahogany tone with fine inlay detailing throughout, making it both a practical and decorative addition to a study, library, or living space.

Key Features:

* Edwardian bureau bookcase

* Mahogany construction with inlaid decoration

* Astragal-glazed bookcase doors

* Fall-front bureau with fitted interior

* Four long drawers below

* Shaped swan-neck pediment and bracket feet

Dimensions:

* Width: 94 cm

* Depth: 48 cm

* Height: 224 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1189097
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-823A
Description
Title: Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Item Code: S27-823A

Description:

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An elegant Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase of well-balanced proportions, the upper section fitted with a pair of astragal-glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving, ideal for books or display.
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The moulded cornice is surmounted by a shaped swan-neck pediment centred with an inlaid rosette, adding architectural presence. Below, the fall-front bureau opens to reveal a fitted interior, the exterior decorated with a central oval inlaid motif. The lower section comprises a graduated arrangement of four long drawers, each fitted with brass swan-neck handles and retaining their original locks. Raised on shaped bracket feet, the piece displays a rich, warm mahogany tone with fine inlay detailing throughout, making it both a practical and decorative addition to a study, library, or living space.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase with a swan-neck pediment, twin glazed doors, a fall-front desk with shell inlay, and four graduated drawers.
fig 1. Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Key Features:

Edwardian bureau bookcase

Mahogany construction with inlaid decoration

Astragal-glazed bookcase doors

Fall-front bureau with fitted interior

Four long drawers below

Shaped swan-neck pediment and bracket feet

Dimensions:

Width: 94 cm

Depth: 48 cm

Height: 224 cm

Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189097
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-823A
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase with a swan-neck pediment, twin glazed doors, a fall-front desk with shell inlay, and four graduated drawers.

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An Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase with a swan-neck pediment, twin glazed doors, a fall-front desk with shell inlay, and four graduated drawers.
Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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An Edwardian bureau bookcase typically dates from 1901 to 1910 and features a combination of a upper glazed display cabinet, a slant-front writing slope, and lower drawers. Designs from this period frequently draw inspiration from eighteenth-century Hepplewhite and Sheraton styles, incorporating light mahogany, delicate marquetry, and classical proportions.

These pieces are predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often featuring decorative satinwood or boxwood inlay. The upper section contains clear glass panes set within wooden astragal glazing bars, complemented by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original cast brass fittings, and secondary woods such as pine or oak inside the cabinet interior. The glazing bars will hold hand-blown or early float glass, often showing slight thickness variations or air bubbles.

A tall bureau bookcase serves as a central focal point in a modern study, hallway, or living room. Pairing rich mahogany wood tones with neutral wall palettes creates balance, while the upper cabinet offers structured storage for ceramics or books.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year along the grain. Position the item away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer lifting, or fading.
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