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Fine Edwardian Mahogany & Painted Serpentine Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1900
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Fine Edwardian Mahogany & Painted Serpentine Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1900

1900 - 1920
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An exceptionally elegant Edwardian painted mahogany display cabinet and bookcase dating to circa 1900, combining fine craftsmanship, decorative artistry and practical storage within a highly desirable period design.

Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany of rich warm colour and attractive grain, this impressive cabinet features an elegant serpentine form with a glazed upper display section above a substantial storage base. The upper section is centred by a striking astragal-glazed door, flanked by bowed glass display compartments fitted with shelves, providing an ideal showcase for porcelain, glassware, silver or treasured collections.

The lower section offers excellent storage, incorporating three drawers above three cupboard doors. The central door is beautifully decorated with a hand-painted classical scene framed by delicate floral ornament, adding individuality and decorative charm. Fine stringing, crossbanding and carefully selected mahogany veneers further demonstrate the quality of the cabinet's construction.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this cabinet offers remarkable versatility, functioning equally well as a display cabinet, bookcase, dining room cabinet or statement piece within a period or contemporary interior.

Dimensions

Height: 214cm

Width: 158cm

Depth: 46cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

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SA1224683
Description
An exceptionally elegant Edwardian painted mahogany display cabinet and bookcase dating to circa 1900, combining fine craftsmanship, decorative artistry and practical storage within a highly desirable period design.
fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door.
fig 1. Fine Edwardian Mahogany & Painted Serpentine Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1900

Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany of rich warm colour and attractive grain, this impressive cabinet features an elegant serpentine form with a glazed upper display section above a substantial storage base. The upper section is centred by a striking astragal-glazed door, flanked by bowed glass display compartments fitted with shelves, providing an ideal showcase for porcelain, glassware, silver or treasured collections.

The lower section offers excellent storage, incorporating three drawers above three cupboard doors.

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The central door is beautifully decorated with a hand-painted classical scene framed by delicate floral ornament, adding individuality and decorative charm.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Fine stringing, crossbanding and carefully selected mahogany veneers further demonstrate the quality of the cabinet's construction.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door.
fig 2. Fine Edwardian Mahogany & Painted Serpentine Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1900

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this cabinet offers remarkable versatility, functioning equally well as a display cabinet, bookcase, dining room cabinet or statement piece within a period or contemporary interior.

Dimensions

Height: 214cm

Width: 158cm

Depth: 46cm

Height
214cm (84.25")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224683
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door.

Fine Edwardian Mahogany & Painted Serpentine Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1900

Archive II An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door. View II
Archive III An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door. View VIII
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door.
Fine Edwardian Mahogany & Painted Serpentine Display Cabinet Bookcase c.1900
Ref: SA1224683
An Edwardian mahogany serpentine display cabinet featuring a central glazed door with geometric astragal glazing, glass side panels, and a hand-painted floral landscape panel on the lower central door.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Satinwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, serpentine front, hand-painted panel, flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 214 cm (84 in) x W 158 cm (62 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Edwardian display cabinet and bookcase dates from circa 1900 and is constructed from warm brown mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, satinwood details, and brass hardware. The upper section has a serpentine form featuring a central door with geometric astragal glazing, flanked by bowed glass side compartments on square shelves, while the lower section comprises three drawers above three cupboard doors. The lower central door displays a hand-painted classical landscape scene framed by delicate floral ornament. Additional visual details include fine stringing, crossbanding, shaped bracket feet, and brass ring-pull handles. Measuring 214 cm high, 158 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, the piece functions effectively as a bookcase, display cabinet, or statement storage item. It suits placement in a dining room, living room, or study within either a period or contemporary interior to house books, porcelain, glassware, or silver collections.

FAQs

Edwardian furniture, produced between 1901 and 1910, is characterised by lighter, more delicate proportions than preceding Victorian pieces. It frequently draws inspiration from eighteenth-century styles such as Sheraton and Hepplewhite, incorporating mahogany timbers, satinwood crossbanding, refined astragal glazing, and painted floral ornamentation.

Craftsmen primarily utilised mahogany, often finished with rich flame veneers, alongside inlay materials such as satinwood, boxwood, and ebony. Glazed sections features thin timber mouldings or leaded borders, while internal shelving comprises polished wood or glass supported by brass fittings.

Authentic pieces feature dovetail drawer joints, hand-cut timber mouldings, original glass with slight surface distortions, and backboards showing natural timber shrinkage. Additional indicators include period brass locks, cast handles, and detailed hand-painted panels rather than modern printed transfers.

Position the cabinet as a focal point against a neutral wall to highlight its timber tones and silhouette. Curate internal displays with minimalist ceramics, modern glassware, or stacked art books to create contrast between modern objects and traditional craftsmanship.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement and colour fading. Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly to preserve the original finish.
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