Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase 1900 - 1920

Name: Mahogany Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1219125
Price: 285 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsReeded pilasters, Panelled back, Turned bun feet, Moulded shelf edges
SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This Edwardian open bookcase reflects Regency styling through its refined architectural proportions and polished warm brown timber finish. Constructed from mahogany, the piece presents a low profile with a rectangular top above two wide open shelves. Notable details visible include reeded pilasters framing the vertical sides, moulded shelf edges, and a panelled back divided into neat rectangular sections. The entire structure rests upon small turned bun feet, elevating the base slightly from the floor. Measuring 88 cm high, 109 cm wide, and 29 cm deep, the unit offers practical storage capacity without dominating the surrounding floor space. Placed in a study, home office, or living room, the bookcase provides functional display and organisation for books and decorative objects while maintaining a traditional aesthetic.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century open bookcases from the Regency and William IV eras are characterized by low horizontal proportions, exposed shelving without glass doors, and architectural detail such as reeded side pilasters and panelled backs.

These bookcases were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduran mahogany, often combined with secondary woods like pine or oak for interior back panels and shelf cores.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-planing on rear panels, natural shrinkage around joinery, hand-carved details like reeding or turned feet, and an uneven patina formed by aged wax finishes over time.

A low open bookcase functions effectively under window sills or artwork, serving as both storage for literature and a display surface for ceramics, table lamps, or framed pictures.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or uneven fading.

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