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Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Library Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Library Bookcase

19th century
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Victorian mahogany two-door library bookcase. This impressive bookcase stands upon a substantial plinth base with turned bun feet. The lower section features two panelled doors, beautifully veneered in richly figured flame mahogany and flanked by finely carved corbels. Above, the glazed doors open to reveal a generous interior fitted with adjustable shelves, providing excellent storage and display space for books and decorative objects. The bookcase is constructed in two sections for ease of transportation and installation and is presented in good condition.

Size:

Height 86” (210)

Width 45” (114cm)

Depth 18” (46cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA1229478
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PP121-9
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Victorian mahogany two-door library bookcase. This impressive bookcase stands upon a substantial plinth base with turned bun feet.
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The lower section features two panelled doors, beautifully veneered in richly figured flame mahogany and flanked by finely carved corbels.
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Above, the glazed doors open to reveal a generous interior fitted with adjustable shelves, providing excellent storage and display space for books and decorative objects. The bookcase is constructed in two sections for ease of transportation and installation and is presented in good condition.

Size:

Height 86” (210)

Width 45” (114cm)

Depth 18” (46cm)

Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229478
Dealers Internal Ref
PP121-9
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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Archive I A two-piece Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring arched glazed doors on the upper section and flame mahogany cupboard doors on the lower base.

Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Library Bookcase

Archive II A two-piece Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring arched glazed doors on the upper section and flame mahogany cupboard doors on the lower base. View II
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A two-piece Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring arched glazed doors on the upper section and flame mahogany cupboard doors on the lower base.
Victorian Mahogany 2 Door Library Bookcase
Ref: SA1229478
A two-piece Victorian mahogany library bookcase featuring arched glazed doors on the upper section and flame mahogany cupboard doors on the lower base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Flame Mahogany Veneer
  • ColourWarm Reddish Brown
  • MotifsArched glazed doors, Carved corbel brackets, Flame mahogany panels, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 219 cm (86 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Victorian mahogany two-door library bookcase exemplifies nineteenth-century craftsmanship, rendered in a warm reddish-brown timber finished with flame mahogany veneer. The upper section displays a moulded cornice above two arched glazed doors enclosing adjustable interior shelving, while the lower base contains matching flame mahogany panelled doors flanked by carved corbel brackets. The entire piece rests on a substantial plinth base supported by turned bun feet. Practical dimensions of 219 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 46 cm deep make this two-piece modular furniture item easy to transport and install in any room. Suitable for a home study, living room, or traditional office setting, the bookcase provides both display and storage capabilities for books and decorative objects. The visible wood grain patterns on the cupboard doors and the architectural symmetry of the glazed upper cabinets offer a classic aesthetic for a gentleman's library or classic interior scheme. Constructed in two separable sections, the unit accommodates modern placement flexibility while maintaining its period character and proportion.

FAQs

Victorian library bookcases were designed during the nineteenth century as substantial storage solutions for books and collectables, typically featuring an upper glazed section above a solid cupboard base.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany, flame mahogany veneers, and hand-blown glass, incorporating mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-cut dovetail joints.

Look for structural markers such as hand-planed backboards, original glass with subtle surface waviness, hand-cut dovetails, and naturally aged oxidation across unvarnished interior surfaces.

Position the bookcase as a focal architectural piece in a dining room, study, or living space, pairing it with modern art prints, ceramics, or curated glassware alongside traditional books.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the direction of the grain.
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