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A Good Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Richie Perrott Antiques
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£1,600
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A Good Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
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A good quality Victorian mahogany open bookcase, fitted with six fully adjustable shelves set between fluted columns and capped with finely carved corbels. The upper section is finished with a neat back rail, adding height and architectural balance, while the whole piece stands on a solid platform base. Warm mahogany tones, clean proportions, and classic Victorian detailing make this an elegant and practical storage piece for books, ceramics, or curated display.

Height 129cms x Width 192cms x Depth 38cms.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

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Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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A good quality Victorian mahogany open bookcase, fitted with six fully adjustable shelves set between fluted columns and capped with finely carved corbels.
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The upper section is finished with a neat back rail, adding height and architectural balance, while the whole piece stands on a solid platform base.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Warm mahogany tones, clean proportions, and classic Victorian detailing make this an elegant and practical storage piece for books, ceramics, or curated display.

fig 1. A Victorian warm brown mahogany open bookcase with two sections of shelves, carved corbel details, and a plinth base.
fig 1. A Good Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

Height 129cms x Width 192cms x Depth 38cms.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 2. A Victorian warm brown mahogany open bookcase with two sections of shelves, carved corbel details, and a plinth base.
fig 2. A Good Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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Richie Perrott Antiques
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Wiltshire
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Victorian open bookcases produced during the 19th century emphasized solid craftsmanship, rich dark timbers, and practical open storage. They frequently feature architectural details such as carved corbels, moulded cornices, and heavy plinth bases.

Primary woods included dense timbers such as West Indian mahogany, oak, and walnut, polished to highlight natural grain. Secondary woods like pine or deal were commonly used for interior linings, drawer bases, and back panels.

Authentic pieces feature signs of period hand-tooling, hand-carved decorative elements like corbels, and hand-cut dovetail joints on internal framing. Additionally, look for natural age-related shrinkage marks, original saw marks on secondary backing boards, and historical wood patination.

A low-profile Victorian bookcase can serve as a focal point in contemporary living rooms, hallways, or studies. Placing modern art, ceramics, and structural plants alongside traditional books balances historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Dust mahogany regular with a soft, lint-free cloth, moving along the direction of the wood grain. Protect the timber finish by applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding silicone-based sprays and direct exposure to heat sources or direct sunlight.
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