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Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors
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Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors

19th century
Description

A handsome late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, combining elegant proportions with practical storage.

Crafted in richly figured mahogany, the piece features the classic graduated ‘waterfall’ open shelving form, with beautifully shaped sides rising to a decorative shaped crest with carved scroll details. The lower section is fitted with a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door, providing useful concealed storage, flanked by attractive turned column supports that add refinement to the design.

Raised on elegant tapering legs terminating in original brass caps and castors, giving the piece a light and graceful appearance whilst making it easy to position within a room.

The warm mahogany tones and pleasing figuring make this a particularly decorative example, equally suited to use as a traditional bookcase, display cabinet, hallway storage piece, or as a smart occasional cabinet in a sitting room, study, or bedroom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 1880s.

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SA1231825
Dealers Internal Reference
C2862
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Description
A handsome late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, combining elegant proportions with practical storage.

Crafted in richly figured mahogany, the piece features the classic graduated ‘waterfall’ open shelving form, with beautifully shaped sides rising to a decorative shaped crest with carved scroll details.

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The lower section is fitted with a cupboard enclosed by a panelled door, providing useful concealed storage, flanked by attractive turned column supports that add refinement to the design.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet with tiered open shelves above a single cupboard door, set on tapered legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors

Raised on elegant tapering legs terminating in original brass caps and castors, giving the piece a light and graceful appearance whilst making it easy to position within a room.

The warm mahogany tones and pleasing figuring make this a particularly decorative example, equally suited to use as a traditional bookcase, display cabinet, hallway storage piece, or as a smart occasional cabinet in a sitting room, study, or bedroom.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231825
Dealers Internal Ref
C2862
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet with tiered open shelves above a single cupboard door, set on tapered legs with brass castors.
Fine Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet on Brass Castors
Ref: SA1231825
A late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet with tiered open shelves above a single cupboard door, set on tapered legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGraduated open shelves, Inlaid stringing, Shaped gallery back, Brass castors
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This late Victorian mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet from 1880 combines practical storage with decorative tiered open shelving. The piece is rendered in a warm brown timber with rich figuring and inlaid stringing. The shaped gallery back incorporates two carved scroll finials, while the lower section features a single cupboard door set with a brass knob handle and flanked by turned columns. The cabinet stands on slender, tapering legs terminating in brass castors. Measuring 113 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, it provides compact display and concealed storage. Suitable for a gentleman's library, study, sitting room, or hallway, the piece adapts easily to contemporary interior schemes. The graduated shelves accommodate books and small decorative items, while the enclosed lower compartment hides clutter out of sight. The combination of open display tiers and a closed lower cupboard offers flexible organisation for everyday use.

FAQs

A waterfall bookcase is a design featuring graduated open shelves that decrease in depth from the base to the top, creating a cascading or waterfall-like profile.

Late Victorian bookcases were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut, often featuring boxwood or satinwood stringing inlays and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces from this era typically display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass castors or fittings, age-appropriate wood patination, and smooth wear on timber undersides.

This style of bookcase functions well as an accent piece in a hallway, study, or living space, displaying curated art books, ceramics, or decorative objects alongside traditional literature.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish periodically, while avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to heat sources.
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