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Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Worboys Antiques

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Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
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Early 19th Century mahogany open bookcase in the regency style having four fixed graduated shelves , raised on bracket feet . The shelf dimensions are 88.5 cm wide and from the bottom up 29.5 cm high x 24.5 cm deep , 24.5 cm high x 24.5 cm deep , 18cm high x 17.5 cm deep and at the top 15.5 cm high x 12.5 cm deep .

Height

117 cm / 46 1⁄4"

Width

92 cm / 36 "

Depth

27 cm / 10 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231161
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378757
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Description
Early 19th Century mahogany open bookcase in the regency style having four fixed graduated shelves , raised on bracket feet . The shelf dimensions are 88.5 cm wide and from the bottom up 29.5 cm high x 24.5 cm deep , 24.5 cm high x 24.5 cm deep , 18cm high x 17.5 cm deep and at the top 15.5 cm high x 12.5 cm deep .
fig 1. An antique Regency mahogany open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, graduated side panels, and a shaped apron base.
fig 1. Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase

Height

117 cm / 46 1⁄4"

Width

92 cm / 36 "

Depth

27 cm / 10 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231161
Dealers Internal Ref
378757
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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An antique Regency mahogany open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, graduated side panels, and a shaped apron base.
Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Regency open bookcases, produced during the early nineteenth century in Britain, are characterised by clean classical proportions, exposed fixed or adjustable shelving, and the prominent use of rich hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood. They often feature waterfall-shaped side profiles and minimalist brass or carved accents.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency period primarily utilised solid mahogany and high-quality mahogany veneers, favoured for their stability and grain character. Secondary woods, such as pine or oak, were frequently employed for back panels and drawer linings.

Authentic pieces typically display hand-planed back boards, hand-cut dovetail or mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation on the timber underside. Original finishes usually show a warm patina that differs from modern synthetic lacquers.

A dark mahogany bookcase adds visual weight and warmth when placed against neutral painted walls or minimalist backdrops. Styling the shelves with a mixture of ceramic objects, contemporary art, and books balances the formal historic timber with modern design elements.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft cotton cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting.
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