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Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors

19th century
Description

A handsome late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, combining elegant proportions with practical storage.

Crafted in richly figured mahogany, the piece features the classic graduated ‘waterfall’ open shelving form, with beautifully shaped sides rising to a decorative shaped crest with carved scroll details. The lower section is fitted with a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door, providing useful concealed storage, flanked by attractive turned column supports that add refinement to the design.

Raised on elegant tapering legs terminating in original brass caps and castors, giving the piece a light and graceful appearance whilst making it easy to position within a room.

The warm mahogany tones and pleasing figuring make this a particularly decorative example, equally suited to use as a traditional bookcase, display cabinet, hallway storage piece, or as a smart occasional cabinet in a sitting room, study, or bedroom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1213896
Dealers Internal Reference
C2863
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Description
A handsome late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, combining elegant proportions with practical storage.

Crafted in richly figured mahogany, the piece features the classic graduated ‘waterfall’ open shelving form, with beautifully shaped sides rising to a decorative shaped crest with carved scroll details.

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The lower section is fitted with a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door, providing useful concealed storage, flanked by attractive turned column supports that add refinement to the design.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above an inlaid single-door cabinet resting on brass castors.
fig 1. Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors

Raised on elegant tapering legs terminating in original brass caps and castors, giving the piece a light and graceful appearance whilst making it easy to position within a room.

The warm mahogany tones and pleasing figuring make this a particularly decorative example, equally suited to use as a traditional bookcase, display cabinet, hallway storage piece, or as a smart occasional cabinet in a sitting room, study, or bedroom.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213896
Dealers Internal Ref
C2863
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors

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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above an inlaid single-door cabinet resting on brass castors.
Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors
Ref: SA1213896
A late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring graduated open shelves above an inlaid single-door cabinet resting on brass castors.
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FAQs

A waterfall bookcase features shelves that graduate in depth from top to bottom, creating a sloped profile reminiscent of cascading water, a design popularised in the nineteenth century for easy accessibility and visual lightness.

Craftsmen typically constructed these items using solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently embellished with satinwood line inlays, brass castors, and traditional joinery such as mortise-and-tenon joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished details, original brass castors or hardware, natural timber patination on unexposed surfaces, and hand-planed backboards or period-appropriate drawer linings.

Position the piece in a study, hallway, or living space, populating the graduated shelves with a mixture of bound volumes, contemporary ceramics, and small framed artwork to balance historical and modern elements.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year along the grain, and position the piece away from direct sunlight or heat sources to protect the wood and veneer.
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