Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase 19th Century

Name: Library Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1195027
Price: 6400 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGlazed doors, Moulded cornice, Base drawers, Plinth base
SizeH 262 cm (103 in) x W 261 cm (103 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian gentleman's library bookcase stands 262 cm high, 261 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, providing substantial storage for books and display objects. Constructed from mahogany with a warm brown finish, the substantial piece displays a moulded top cornice above four glazed cabinet doors with brass handles, opening to reveal internal wooden shelving. The lower section incorporates four drawers, each fitted with swing handles and raised plates, supported by a plinth base. Ideal for a study, library, or living room, the bookcase provides functional display space behind glass doors alongside enclosed drawer storage. The natural wood grain shows throughout the timber surfaces, complemented by the glazed compartments and classical architectural proportions typical of the period.

FAQs

A library bookcase is a large piece of storage furniture, often constructed in sections with glazed upper doors and solid lower cupboards or drawers, designed primarily to protect and display extensive book collections.

Traditional bookcases were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, float glass panes, and adjustable wooden shelving supported by timber ratchets or metal pegs.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit signs of age such as slight irregularities in original glass panes, hand-planed back panels, timber shrinkage along joinery, and period-correct hardware like cast brass handles or iron locks.

A large glazed bookcase functions effectively as a focal piece in a formal dining room, hallway, or home office, serving to display curio collections, ceramics, and artwork alongside traditional books to create visual balance.

Preserve the finish by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying a beeswax polish once or twice a year, while maintaining stable humidity levels and keeping the timber out of direct sunlight.

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