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William IV Cylinder Bureau Bookcase in Mahogany
James O'Malley Antiques
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William IV Cylinder Bureau Bookcase in Mahogany

19th century
Description

A good quality William IV period mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase. The top section having glazed doors with adjustable shelving. The cylinder opens to reveal a pull out fully fitted interior, complete with a tilting leather writing surface. The base section with cupboard doors, Flanked with mahogany carved scrolled pilasters, which open to reveal a generous storage space with two sliding trays. c1830. This bookcase has been sympathetically restored in our workshop. Retains its original finish with signs of use commensurate of age.

H-77"

W-51.5"

D-23"

Physical Dimensions
Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1223328
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Description
A good quality William IV period mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase. The top section having glazed doors with adjustable shelving.
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The cylinder opens to reveal a pull out fully fitted interior, complete with a tilting leather writing surface.
James O'Malley Antiques

The base section with cupboard doors, Flanked with mahogany carved scrolled pilasters, which open to reveal a generous storage space with two sliding trays. c1830. This bookcase has been sympathetically restored in our workshop. Retains its original finish with signs of use commensurate of age.

H-77"

W-51.5"

D-23"

Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223328
Dealers Internal Ref
snt 108
James O'Malley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Antique furniture and restoration.

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A William IV mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet, a rounded cylinder writing section, and lower cabinet doors.
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Archive I A William IV mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet, a rounded cylinder writing section, and lower cabinet doors.

William IV cylinder bureau bookcase in Mahogany

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Archive IV A William IV mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet, a rounded cylinder writing section, and lower cabinet doors. View IV
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Archive VII A William IV mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet, a rounded cylinder writing section, and lower cabinet doors. View VII
Archive VIII A William IV mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet, a rounded cylinder writing section, and lower cabinet doors. View VIII
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Ringstones industrial estate
Whaley Bridge
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Derbyshire
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A William IV mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet, a rounded cylinder writing section, and lower cabinet doors.
William IV cylinder bureau bookcase in Mahogany
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Dating from the reign of King William IV (18301837), this style bridges late Regency and early Victorian design. It features solid timber and mahogany veneer construction, a smooth cylinder roll-top mechanism enclosing a writing surface, a glazed two-door upper display section, and bold architectural elements such as carved pilasters.

Furniture from this era incorporated flame mahogany veneers laid over solid oak or pine carcasses. Cabinetmakers used hand-cut dovetail joints, brass lock mechanisms, and mouth-blown cylinder glass panes held in place with wood glazing bars.

Authentic pieces from the 1830s feature hand-carved ornamental details, robust proportions, and period brass fitments. Examining drawer interiors reveals hand-sawn dovetails, irregular tool marks, and secondary timbers consistent with 19th-century methods.

A mahogany bureau bookcase serves as an anchor piece in a study, dining space, or drawing room. The glazed upper section offers structured display space for ceramics or books, while the retractable cylinder desk conceals modern technology when closed.

Dust surfaces regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the direction of the wood grain. Position the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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