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Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase
Brookside Antiques
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Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century open bookcase.

Dating 1900 ish and all made in mahogany.

Made in these slim proportions, all raised on this plinth and having this polished top and sides, complete with its three original shelves, adjustable on this ladder looper system.

Original polish and patina, its been into the workshop for a clean and polish, and looks great having medium mahogany colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, 07851385634

WhatsApp ring or text 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Solid in all its joints with No breaks.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233634
Dealers Internal Reference
001071
Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description
Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century open bookcase.

Dating 1900 ish and all made in mahogany.

Made in these slim proportions, all raised on this plinth and having this polished top and sides, complete with its three original shelves, adjustable on this ladder looper system.
Brookside Antiques
fig 1. An early 20th-century open-front mahogany bookcase featuring three internal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a sturdy plinth base.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase

Original polish and patina, its been into the workshop for a clean and polish, and looks great having medium mahogany colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, 07851385634

fig 2. An early 20th-century open-front mahogany bookcase featuring three internal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a sturdy plinth base.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase

WhatsApp ring or text 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. An early 20th-century open-front mahogany bookcase featuring three internal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a sturdy plinth base.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. An early 20th-century open-front mahogany bookcase featuring three internal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a sturdy plinth base.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

fig 5. An early 20th-century open-front mahogany bookcase featuring three internal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a sturdy plinth base.
fig 5. Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. An early 20th-century open-front mahogany bookcase featuring three internal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a sturdy plinth base.
fig 6. Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Solid in all its joints with No breaks.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233634
Dealers Internal Ref
001071
Brookside Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

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An early 20th-century open-front mahogany bookcase featuring three internal shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a sturdy plinth base.
Early 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase
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Early 20th-century mahogany bookcases, often dating from the Edwardian era, typically feature clean lines, simple moulded cornices, open fronts, and durable timber construction designed for home libraries.

These pieces were primarily crafted using solid mahogany or dense mahogany veneers over hardwood frames, featuring dovetail joints, plinth bases, and mortise-and-tenon shelf supports.

Authentic items display natural age-related patina, hand-finished backing boards, timber shrinkage along joinery, and period-correct fixings rather than modern machine-cut screws or synthetic laminates.

An open mahogany bookcase can be integrated into contemporary spaces by balancing books with curated ceramics, sculptural items, and indoor plants, creating contrast against neutral wall tones.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood grain, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and damp areas.
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