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Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase

18th century
For Sale by Thakeham Furniture (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

Georgian mahogany library bookcase, of slender proportions. Moulded cornice over astragal glazed doors, the interior fitted with adjustable shelves. Paneled cupboard doors below, raised on shaped bracket feet.

Circa 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1226913
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7927
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Description
Georgian mahogany library bookcase, of slender proportions. Moulded cornice over astragal glazed doors, the interior fitted with adjustable shelves. Paneled cupboard doors below, raised on shaped bracket feet.

Circa 1800

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226913
Dealers Internal Ref
7927
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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A tall Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring two astragal glazed upper doors above two solid panelled lower cupboard doors.
Georgian mahogany library bookcase
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A tall Georgian mahogany library bookcase featuring two astragal glazed upper doors above two solid panelled lower cupboard doors.
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A Georgian mahogany library bookcase is a large storage cabinet produced in Great Britain between 1714 and 1837. Characterised by classical proportions, fine-grained Cuban or West Indian mahogany, and geometric astragal glazing, these pieces were designed for private country house libraries.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid and veneered mahogany, alongside oak or pine for secondary drawer linings and backboards. Glazed sections feature individual hand-cut glass panes secured with timber astragal glazing bars and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary woods, original iron locks, and slight irregularities in the historic cylinder glass. Glazing bars should be thin with hand-carved mouldings rather than modern machine-routed profiles.

Position the bookcase against a neutral wall to allow the rich timber tones to contrast clearly with contemporary surround decor. Balance the interior by mixing antique leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, art objects, and sculptural glass.

Keep mahogany cabinets away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Apply high-quality beeswax twice a year using a soft cloth, following the natural direction of the wood grain.
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