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Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Wall Bookcase – Fine Quality
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Wall Bookcase – Fine Quality

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Floor or Wall Shelves / Bookcase – Fine Quality Display

Exuding charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a striking focal point in the right interior. Full of age developed colour, and patina, these Victorian mahogany shelves are versatile and can be displayed both floor-standing or wall-mounted.

Features & Craftsmanship

19th century, circa 1870

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Mahogany construction with elegant proportions

Condition

Good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with period furniture

No woodworm

Dimensions

Width: 63cm

Depth: 24cm

Height: 86cm

Shelf sizes:

Bottom: 62W x 22D x 25H cm

2nd: 62W x 22D x 23H cm

3rd: 62W x 22D x 20H cm

Top: 62W x 22D cm

Space between columns: 53cm

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8875

A charming and versatile Victorian shelving unit, ideal for displaying books, collectibles, or decorative items in any room.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wall Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195218
Dealers Internal Reference
8875
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Floor or Wall Shelves / Bookcase – Fine Quality Display
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Exuding charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a striking focal point in the right interior.
Prior and Willis

Full of age developed colour, and patina, these Victorian mahogany shelves are versatile and can be displayed both floor-standing or wall-mounted.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany four-tiered wall bookcase featuring turned column supports, a shaped pediment backboard, and small bun feet.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Wall Bookcase – Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

19th century, circa 1870

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Mahogany construction with elegant proportions

Condition

Good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with period furniture

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany four-tiered wall bookcase featuring turned column supports, a shaped pediment backboard, and small bun feet.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Wall Bookcase – Fine Quality

No woodworm

Dimensions

Width: 63cm

Depth: 24cm

Height: 86cm

Shelf sizes:

Bottom: 62W x 22D x 25H cm

2nd: 62W x 22D x 23H cm

3rd: 62W x 22D x 20H cm

Top: 62W x 22D cm

Space between columns: 53cm

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8875

A charming and versatile Victorian shelving unit, ideal for displaying books, collectibles, or decorative items in any room.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wall Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195218
Dealers Internal Ref
8875
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany four-tiered wall bookcase featuring turned column supports, a shaped pediment backboard, and small bun feet.
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Wall Bookcase – Fine Quality
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  • ObjectWall Shelves
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned column supports, Shaped pediment backboard, Bun feet
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian wall bookcase uses warm brown mahogany with an age-developed patina across its four tiers. The structure incorporates a shaped pediment backboard at the top, decorative turned column supports between the shelves, and small round bun feet at the base. Historic marks, knocks, cracks, and repairs appear across the wood surfaces in line with its antique status. The piece measures 86 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 24 cm deep. Position this versatile shelving unit either wall-mounted or floor-standing in a gentleman's library or along a narrow wall space. It serves as storage and display for books, collectibles, and decorative objects within a home interior.

FAQs

Victorian wall shelving from the nineteenth century typically features solid mahogany construction, turned spindles or column supports, shaped pediments or splashbacks, and multiple open tiers designed for display and storage.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as Cuban or West Indian mahogany, finished with hand-rubbed French polish or shellac, and assembled using traditional joinery methods.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-turned spindles, historical wood shrinkage along the backboards, genuine patination, and original brass mounting brackets or iron wall fixings.

A Victorian wall bookcase can be mounted above a contemporary console table, desk, or sideboard to display leather-bound books, ceramics, or small art objects, bridging traditional and modern aesthetics.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the patination. Avoid direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and proximity to radiators to prevent wood warping or drying.
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