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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
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A smart and very well made antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

The quality is great, this sits on a plinth base, with adjustable shelves and lovely carved corbels beneath the top edge. The mahogany grain patterns and colour tones and beautiful throughout.

This is in excellent condition for its age, we have had it re-polished. There is just some minor old wear here and there remaining beneath the polish.

Width – 36 inches , 92 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 31 cm

Height – 44 inches , 112 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213083
Dealers Internal Reference
12591
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Description
A smart and very well made antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
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The quality is great, this sits on a plinth base, with adjustable shelves and lovely carved corbels beneath the top edge.
Marylebone Antiques

The mahogany grain patterns and colour tones and beautiful throughout.

fig 1. An antique Victorian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring carved pilasters, adjustable shelves, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

This is in excellent condition for its age, we have had it re-polished. There is just some minor old wear here and there remaining beneath the polish.

Width – 36 inches , 92 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 31 cm

Height – 44 inches , 112 cm

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213083
Dealers Internal Ref
12591
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring carved pilasters, adjustable shelves, and a solid plinth base.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A Victorian open bookcase is characterized by its open-fronted design without glass doors, typically crafted from dark hardwoods such as mahogany or oak. These pieces often feature classical motifs, carved pilasters, moulded cornices, and sturdy plinth bases.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid hardwoods including Cuban mahogany, walnut, and rosewood, alongside pine or oak framing for interior carcasses. Drawer linings and back panels frequently employed tongue-and-groove joinery.

Authentic pieces display period-correct construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original French polish finish, and natural age-related patination. The timber typically exhibits deep colouration and heavy grain consistent with 19th-century mahogany imported to Britain.

An open bookcase can be styled by layering books both vertically and horizontally alongside decorative ceramics or framed artwork. Its dark timber tone offers contrast in neutral room schemes and complements contemporary or traditional spaces alike.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading of the finish.
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