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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

19th century
Sold 8 February 2026 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Description

An antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase, fitted with two adjustable shelves allowing flexible storage for books and decorative items. The simple, practical design and warm mahogany tone make it suitable for a study, living room, or hallway.

A useful and well-proportioned piece offering open display and storage without taking up excessive depth.

Dimensions

• Height: 107 cm / 42.13 in

• Width: 121.5 cm / 47.83 in

• Depth: 29.5 cm / 11.61 in

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Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
121.5cm (47.83")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193236
Dealers Notes

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
An antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase, fitted with two adjustable shelves allowing flexible storage for books and decorative items.
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The simple, practical design and warm mahogany tone make it suitable for a study, living room, or hallway.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
fig 1. A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring three tiers of adjustable shelving and a flat top surface.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

A useful and well-proportioned piece offering open display and storage without taking up excessive depth.

Dimensions

• Height: 107 cm / 42.13 in

• Width: 121.5 cm / 47.83 in

• Depth: 29.5 cm / 11.61 in

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
121.5cm (47.83")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193236
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024
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A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring three tiers of adjustable shelving and a flat top surface.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
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A low Victorian mahogany open bookcase featuring three tiers of adjustable shelving and a flat top surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsAdjustable shelves, Plinth base, Cornice moulding, Panelled back
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 121.5 cm (48 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases typically feature robust construction, rich timber tones such as mahogany or walnut, and functional designs often incorporating adjustable shelving to accommodate varying book sizes.

Cabinetmakers of the era primarily utilised dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, and rosewood for structural integrity and aesthetic appeal, frequently pairing them with secondary pine backboards.

Authentic period pieces display traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period-appropriate hardware, and original patination on the wood surfaces.

Integrating period furniture into modern interiors works best by balancing book collections with decorative objects, maintaining negative space, and pairing the dark wood tones with neutral walls or minimalist surroundings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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