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Set of Satinwood and Mahogany Hanging Waterfall Bookshelves
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for sale €8,775     $9,525
£7,500
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Set of Satinwood and Mahogany Hanging Waterfall Bookshelves

18th century
Description

An especially fine and very rare set of beautiful Sheriton period hanging waterfall bookshelves the shaped West Indian satinwood veneeered sides crossbanded in rosewood and inlaid with ribbon-tied swags of hanging foliage and flowers, supporting the four graduated mahogany shelves and with two small drawers fitted below the bottom shelf.

This highly desirable and most sort-after set of shelves are of the highest order and worthy of the even the grandest of rooms in the grandest of homes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated these Satinwood Hanging Waterfall Bookshelves to the 18th Century.

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SA1226847
Dealers Internal Reference
400275
Description
An especially fine and very rare set of beautiful Sheriton period hanging waterfall bookshelves the shaped West Indian satinwood veneeered sides crossbanded in rosewood and inlaid with ribbon-tied swags of hanging foliage and flowers, supporting the four graduated mahogany shelves and with two small drawers fitted below the bottom shelf.
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This highly desirable and most sort-after set of shelves are of the highest order and worthy of the even the grandest of rooms in the grandest of homes.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated these Satinwood Hanging Waterfall Bookshelves to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226847
Dealers Internal Ref
400275
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base.
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Archive I An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base.

Set of Satinwood and Mahogany Hanging Waterfall Bookshelves

Archive II An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base. View II
Archive III An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base. View III
Archive IV An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base. View IV
Archive V An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base. View V
Archive VI An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base. View VI
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 59
Items Sold 317
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base.
Set of satinwood and mahogany hanging waterfall bookshelves
Ref: SA1226847
An antique satinwood and mahogany wall-hanging waterfall shelf featuring three open shelves, botanical marquetry inlays, and two small drawers at the base.
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  • ObjectWall Shelves
  • Period18th century
  • StyleSheraton
  • MaterialSatinwood, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWaterfall profile, Botanical marquetry, Inlaid drawers, Shaped side gables
  • SizeH 101.5 cm (40 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This 18th-century Sheraton period wall-hanging bookcase exhibits a waterfall profile formed from graduated mahogany shelves supported by shaped West Indian satinwood veneered side gables. The timber displays a warm brown palette with contrasting crossbanding in rosewood, complemented by botanical marquetry showing ribbon-tied swags of hanging foliage and flowers on the uprights. Two small drawers are integrated below the bottom shelf, each fitted with a turned dark wooden pull knob and outlined with delicate dark stringing. The side panels feature scroll-shaped crests at the top and shaped cutouts at the base, alongside visible brass mounting loops attached to the rear edge for wall hanging. The unit measures 101.5 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece suits a narrow wall space in a study, hallway, or living room, providing open display tiers alongside enclosed drawer storage for small items. The refined proportions and classic English country house design integrate smoothly into traditional or transitional schemes, offering both decorative display capacity and functional storage without occupying floor space.

FAQs

A waterfall bookshelf features graduated open shelves that decrease in depth from bottom to top, creating a stepped, tiered profile designed to maximise stability and visual balance.

Pieces from these eras typically utilise primary woods such as mahogany and satinwood, often decorated with delicate boxwood or tulipwood stringing, floral marquetry, and small brass hanging brackets.

Authentic period pieces display natural age-related patination, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, minor unevenness in hand-cut veneers, and faint saw marks on unpolished back panels.

These versatile vertical units can be mounted above sideboards or in narrow alcoves to display small hardback books, ceramic collections, or framed miniature artwork.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and moisture, dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax twice yearly to protect the delicate veneer.
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