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Mahogany Chippendale Style Glazed Bookcase
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Mahogany Chippendale Style Glazed Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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A fine mahogany Chippendale style glazed bookcase of impressive quality and classic proportions. Raised upon elegant cabriole legs terminating in boldly carved ball and claw feet, the bookcase features beautifully carved decoration to each knee, reflecting the craftsmanship associated with the celebrated Chippendale style.

The upper section is surmounted by a decorative cornice with intricate blind fret carving, echoed by matching blind fret decoration to the base plinth. The pair of astragal glazed doors open to reveal a spacious interior fitted with fully adjustable shelves, making the bookcase ideal for displaying books, ceramics, or treasured collections.

Constructed in richly figured mahogany, this handsome bookcase combines timeless design with practical functionality and would make an outstanding addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Presented in good condition, this elegant Chippendale style bookcase is ready to grace the finest home or office.

Size:

Height 86" (219cm)

Width 47 1/2" (121cm)

Depth 15" (38cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Chippendale Glazed Mahogany Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1227671
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PP121-2
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Description
A fine mahogany Chippendale style glazed bookcase of impressive quality and classic proportions. Raised upon elegant cabriole legs terminating in boldly carved ball and claw feet, the bookcase features beautifully carved decoration to each knee, reflecting the craftsmanship associated with the celebrated Chippendale style.
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The upper section is surmounted by a decorative cornice with intricate blind fret carving, echoed by matching blind fret decoration to the base plinth.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The pair of astragal glazed doors open to reveal a spacious interior fitted with fully adjustable shelves, making the bookcase ideal for displaying books, ceramics, or treasured collections.

fig 1. A mahogany Chippendale style glazed bookcase featuring geometric glass door panels, a carved frieze, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Mahogany Chippendale Style Glazed Bookcase

Constructed in richly figured mahogany, this handsome bookcase combines timeless design with practical functionality and would make an outstanding addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Presented in good condition, this elegant Chippendale style bookcase is ready to grace the finest home or office.

Size:

Height 86" (219cm)

Width 47 1/2" (121cm)

Depth 15" (38cm)

Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Chippendale Glazed Mahogany Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227671
Dealers Internal Ref
PP121-2
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A mahogany Chippendale style glazed bookcase featuring geometric glass door panels, a carved frieze, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
Mahogany Chippendale Style Glazed Bookcase
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A mahogany Chippendale style glazed bookcase featuring geometric glass door panels, a carved frieze, and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
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Chippendale style bookcases feature mid-to-late 18th-century English design elements, including geometric astragal glass door designs, carved friezes, detailed cornices, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut float glass panes held within wooden astragal glazing bars, supported by secondary timber frameworks such as pine or oak.

Key markers include precise geometric or fretwork patterns on the door glazing, blind fretwork carving along the frieze or stand, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and well-proportioned cabriole legs.

A glazed mahogany bookcase can serve as a focal point in a living room, hallway, or study to display curated ceramics, glassware, or art books, contrasting dark polished wood against neutral contemporary walls.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding glass surfaces; clean the glass using a dedicated cleaner sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly on the glass to protect surrounding wood trims.
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