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An Early 20th Century Mahogany Framed Bookcase.
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An Early 20th Century Mahogany Framed Bookcase.

1920 - 1940
Description

Working from home in a traditional setting? Need storage? For the politically independently minded home furnisher! A most unusual bookcase early 20th century mahogany framed bookcase on cabriole legs. The cabinet doors have been later sign written with the Home Office logo. This is a practical and quirky piece of furniture that will be a real statement piece. Please see our other listings for more antique, retro and vintage furniture.

This piece has been later hand sign written.

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Mahogany Glazed Display Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1189320
Dealers Internal Reference
HF1530
Description
Working from home in a traditional setting? Need storage? For the politically independently minded home furnisher! A most unusual bookcase early 20th century mahogany framed bookcase on cabriole legs. The cabinet doors have been later sign written with the Home Office logo. This is a practical and quirky piece of furniture that will be a real statement piece. Please see our other listings for more antique, retro and vintage furniture.

This piece has been later hand sign written.

Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Mahogany Glazed Display Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1189320
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1530
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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An early twentieth-century mahogany framed bookcase featuring two glazed doors decorated with the Home Office royal coat of arms stencil, supported on cabriole legs.
An early 20th century mahogany framed bookcase.
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An early twentieth-century mahogany framed bookcase featuring two glazed doors decorated with the Home Office royal coat of arms stencil, supported on cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Glazed doors, Royal coat of arms graphic, Internal timber shelving
  • SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

An early 20th century Edwardian bookcase is constructed from warm brown mahogany timber with visible grain, featuring two glazed panel doors and fixed internal timber shelving. The cabinet is supported on carved cabriole legs and finished with simple wooden framing mouldings. Each glass door bears a later hand-painted white stencil of the British royal coat of arms above the words Home Office. Measuring 147 cm high, 91 cm wide, and 33 cm deep, this practical cabinet provides vertical storage enclosed behind glass doors. It suits a home office, study, or living room, serving as a functional storage piece for books, folders, or display items while adding an institutional character to traditional interiors.

FAQs

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually following the timber grain. Avoid placing the unit near direct heat sources or direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and finish fading.

Glazed bookcases function well in modern dining spaces as china display units, or in home offices for curated book storage. Pairing dark mahogany timber with light wall paint creates strong visual contrast while preserving historical detail.

Authentic pieces often exhibit dovetail joinery on structural elements, original glass with minor surface variations, and historic stamps, stencils, or maker marks. Examining the wear pattern on the foot base and internal shelf runners also provides evidence of age.

These pieces were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over pine frameworks, fitted with glass panels on the front doors. Brass hinges, keyhole escutcheons, and shelf supports were standard hardware components.

Early 20th-century mahogany bookcases typically feature straight structural lines, glazed panel doors, and functional internal shelving. Many pieces from this era were produced for commercial, institutional, or government offices, incorporating durable timber construction with practical proportions.
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