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19th C Mahogany Dwarf Glazed Bookcase
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19th C Mahogany Dwarf Glazed Bookcase

19th century
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A super quality late 19th century mahogany inlaid dwarf bookcase cabinet. Having boxwood line inlay with a carved moulded edge. The glazed doors retain the original, glass, locks and key, they open to reveal the original adjustable shelves. The whole raised on a plinth base. Lovely colour throughout with original finish, English, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 105.5 cm - 41 1/2 Inches, Width: 169 cm - 66 1/2 Inches, Depth: 34.25 cm - 13 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
169cm (66.54")
Depth
34.2cm (13.46")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Mahogany Dwarf Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1197973
Description
A super quality late 19th century mahogany inlaid dwarf bookcase cabinet. Having boxwood line inlay with a carved moulded edge.
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The glazed doors retain the original, glass, locks and key, they open to reveal the original adjustable shelves.
William James Antiques

The whole raised on a plinth base. Lovely colour throughout with original finish, English, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 105.5 cm - 41 1/2 Inches, Width: 169 cm - 66 1/2 Inches, Depth: 34.25 cm - 13 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
169cm (66.54")
Depth
34.2cm (13.46")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Mahogany Dwarf Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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William James Antiques
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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century low-profile mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring four glazed doors and adjustable interior shelving.
19th C Mahogany Dwarf Glazed Bookcase
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A 19th-century low-profile mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring four glazed doors and adjustable interior shelving.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Breakfront profile, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 169 cm (67 in) x D 34.2 cm (13 in)

This 19th-century Victorian dwarf bookcase is made from mahogany with boxwood line inlay in a warm brown colour with a polished finish. The breakfront profile has a moulded cornice, four glazed doors fitted with original glass, locks, keys, and brass hardware, and stands on a plinth base with visible edge carving. Inside, adjustable shelves hold rows of vertical books, decorative boxes, and ornaments. The cabinet measures 105.5 cm high, 169 cm wide, and 34.2 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this low-profile bookcase provides versatile storage and display space for books and decorative objects in a home today. Placed against a wall, it serves as a functional display cabinet in a living room, hallway, or home office.

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A dwarf bookcase, popularised during the 19th century, is a low-standing cabinet designed to house books while offering a surface top for display at waist height.

19th-century bookcases were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, glass pane inserts, and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-planing on secondary woods, hand-cut joinery, original glass with slight surface variations, and natural wear around lock mechanisms.

Position the unit along a feature wall or behind a sofa, using the top surface to display lamps, framed art, or decorative ceramics to balance contemporary decor.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year.
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