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Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Camden Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
Description

A very good Victorian period mahogany waterfall open bookcase. Of very good construction and of generous proportions. Accommodating four rows of books and with a pair of deep drawers beneath. All standing on bracket feet. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home, or office. Books not included.

Dimensions:

Width 110cms

Depth (max) 37cms

Height 160cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1211869
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18418
Description
A very good Victorian period mahogany waterfall open bookcase. Of very good construction and of generous proportions. Accommodating four rows of books and with a pair of deep drawers beneath. All standing on bracket feet.
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Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home, or office.
Camden Antiques

Books not included.

Dimensions:

Width 110cms

Depth (max) 37cms

Height 160cms

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211869
Dealers Internal Ref
18418
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Camden Antiques Profile Page

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Telephone 07887 503 904
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Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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Victorian mahogany waterfall open bookcase featuring graduated shelves, shaped sides, and two lower drawers with turned wooden handles.
Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
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Victorian mahogany waterfall open bookcase featuring graduated shelves, shaped sides, and two lower drawers with turned wooden handles.
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A waterfall bookcase features shelves that graduate in depth from narrow at the top to deeper at the base, creating a tiered profile reminiscent of cascading water. Popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries, this design offers stable storage while maintaining a visually lighter footprint.

Victorian bookcases were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut, often utilising pine or oak for secondary drawer linings. Construction techniques relied on hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and turned wood knobs.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature solid mahogany or thick veneers, hand-cut dovetail jointing on drawers, original patinated finishes, and subtle signs of age such as shrinkage splits or wear on shelf edges. Hand-finished details and period-appropriate backboards also indicate original 19th-century craftsmanship.

Integrate an antique waterfall bookcase into a modern space by mixing leather-bound volumes with studio ceramics, framed artwork, and trailing plants. Position it in an alcove, hallway, or home office to introduce warmth, rich timber tones, and architectural interest.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity changes to prevent timber warping.
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