What materials were traditionally used in antique mahogany bookcases?

These storage pieces were crafted using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over durable timber frameworks, often fitted with adjustable shelf supports.

How can you identify an authentic antique mahogany bookcase?

Authentic examples display natural wood grain variations, traditional joinery, consistent surface patination, and secondary woods used on interior structural areas.

How should an antique mahogany bookcase be maintained?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish and guard against dry air.

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Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Mahogany

Name: Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Mahogany
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233733
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by ActFurniture LTD

Description

Antique 20th century open bookcase in mahogany, a refined and gorgeous piece that allows the beauty of the wood and its contents to take centre stage.

Well made and of good quality, it has a clean, elegant form that will complement a wide range of interiors. The bookcase stands on a plinth base, giving it a smart, grounded appearance. Adjustable shelves offer flexibility for books of different sizes, as well as ornaments, photographs or decorative collections. The mahogany has a rich, warm colour with gorgeous natural grain throughout, bringing plenty of depth and character to its understated design.

Its timeless style makes it a highly desirable and versatile piece for a study, living room, bedroom or hallway. Presented in good condition, this attractive bookcase provides a beautiful way to organise and display treasured books and personal items.

Product Reference : AF - 6400

Measurements : 102cm Width x 29.5cm Depth x 107cm Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 22cm

Shelf Height - 27cm

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 32cm

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland -

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Physical Dimensions

Height

107cm (42.13")

Width

102cm (40.16")

Depth

29.5cm (11.61")

Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1233733

Dealers Internal Reference

AF-6400

Description

Antique 20th century open bookcase in mahogany, a refined and gorgeous piece that allows the beauty of the wood and its contents to take centre stage.

“

Well made and of good quality, it has a clean, elegant form that will complement a wide range of interiors.

ActFurniture LTD

 The bookcase stands on a plinth base, giving it a smart, grounded appearance. Adjustable shelves offer flexibility for books of different sizes, as well as ornaments, photographs or decorative collections. The mahogany has a rich, warm colour with gorgeous natural grain throughout, bringing plenty of depth and character to its understated design.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century open mahogany bookcase featuring three wide horizontal shelves, a heavy moulded cornice, and a solid rectangular plinth base. — fig 1. Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Mahogany

Its timeless style makes it a highly desirable and versatile piece for a study, living room, bedroom or hallway. Presented in good condition, this attractive bookcase provides a beautiful way to organise and display treasured books and personal items.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century open mahogany bookcase featuring three wide horizontal shelves, a heavy moulded cornice, and a solid rectangular plinth base. — fig 2. Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Mahogany

Product Reference : AF - 6400

Measurements : 102cm Width x 29.5cm Depth x 107cm Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 22cm

Shelf Height - 27cm

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 32cm

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

fig 3. An early twentieth-century open mahogany bookcase featuring three wide horizontal shelves, a heavy moulded cornice, and a solid rectangular plinth base. — fig 3. Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Mahogany

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 4. An early twentieth-century open mahogany bookcase featuring three wide horizontal shelves, a heavy moulded cornice, and a solid rectangular plinth base. — fig 4. Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Mahogany

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 5. An early twentieth-century open mahogany bookcase featuring three wide horizontal shelves, a heavy moulded cornice, and a solid rectangular plinth base. — fig 5. Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Mahogany

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland -

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 6. An early twentieth-century open mahogany bookcase featuring three wide horizontal shelves, a heavy moulded cornice, and a solid rectangular plinth base. — fig 6. Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Mahogany

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Physical Dimensions

Height

107cm (42.13")

Width

102cm (40.16")

Depth

29.5cm (11.61")

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1233733

Dealers Internal Ref

AF-6400

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Early 20th-century open bookcases feature unglazed fronts designed for direct access to literature, constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany with simple architectural mouldings and robust plinth bases.

Position the piece against a neutral or dark backdrop, balancing literary volumes with sculptural objects, stone bookends, or ceramic vessels to break up the linear structure.

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