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Mahogany Set of Open Graduated Waterfall Bookshelves

Name: Mahogany Set of Open Graduated Waterfall Bookshelves
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1208426
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 3 May 2026 · John Beazor Antiques

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Description

Mahogany set of open graduated waterfall bookshelves with two drawers in the base standing on original turned legs and castors. Circa 1815 – 50

Physical Dimensions

Height

132cm (51.97")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1208426

Dealers Internal Reference

MBX 43

Description

Mahogany set of open graduated waterfall bookshelves with two drawers in the base standing on original turned legs and castors. Circa 1815 – 50

Physical Dimensions

Height

132cm (51.97")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1208426

Dealers Internal Ref

MBX 43

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John Beazor Antiques

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Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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A freestanding mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring four graduated open shelves above a base with three small drawers, supported by turned legs with brass castors.

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGraduated open shelving, Turned wooden legs, Brass castors, Three frieze drawers
SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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A waterfall bookcase features graduated shelves that step back sequentially from bottom to top, creating a cascading profile that gained popularity during the Regency and Victorian periods.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery such as dovetailing for drawers and mortise-and-tenon frames.

Authentication involves examining timber oxidisation, hand-cut joinery marks, backboard construction, and hardware wear to ensure consistency with historical manufacturing techniques.

Pairing dark wood period furniture with neutral walls, minimalist accessories, and curated arrangements of books creates a balanced focal point that bridges traditional and modern aesthetics.

Preserve the timber finish by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying periodic applications of traditional beeswax, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.