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Antique Neoclassical Empire Style Mahogany Open Bookcase
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique Neoclassical Empire Style Mahogany Open Bookcase

1920 - 1940
Description

A lovely antique Neoclassical Empire style mahogany open bookcase, dating from around the 1930’s period.

The quality is fantastic, it is a very useful size. It has a reeded top edge and reeded tapered side columns, topped with gilt bronze faces. The shelves have reeded fronts and this is also polished inside. The is lovely gilt bronze ormolu in the centre of the top frieze, the top has cross banded edges.

We have recently had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age, with just some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 20.5 inches, 52 cm

Depth – 12 inches, 30 cm

Height – 32 inches, 81 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Empire Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1234276
Dealers Internal Reference
13466
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Description
A lovely antique Neoclassical Empire style mahogany open bookcase, dating from around the 1930’s period.

The quality is fantastic, it is a very useful size. It has a reeded top edge and reeded tapered side columns, topped with gilt bronze faces. The shelves have reeded fronts and this is also polished inside. The is lovely gilt bronze ormolu in the centre of the top frieze, the top has cross banded edges.

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We have recently had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age, with just some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.
Marylebone Antiques

Width – 20.5 inches, 52 cm

Depth – 12 inches, 30 cm

Height – 32 inches, 81 cm

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Empire Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234276
Dealers Internal Ref
13466
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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

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Archive I A dark mahogany Empire style open bookcase featuring three shelves flanked by fluted pilasters topped with female bust capitals and central gilt metal frieze decoration.

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Marylebone Antiques
Telephone 0207 723 7415 or 07973 541308
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London
NW8 8ED
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A dark mahogany Empire style open bookcase featuring three shelves flanked by fluted pilasters topped with female bust capitals and central gilt metal frieze decoration.
Antique Neoclassical Empire Style Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A dark mahogany Empire style open bookcase featuring three shelves flanked by fluted pilasters topped with female bust capitals and central gilt metal frieze decoration.
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Empire style bookcases, originating in the early nineteenth century, are defined by Neoclassical architecture, symmetrical forms, dark hardwoods like mahogany, and decorative gilt-bronze ormolu mounts inspired by Roman, Greek, and Egyptian motifs.

These pieces typically utilise high-grade solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, often accented with cast brass or ormolu mounts, alongside adjustable internal timber shelf supports.

Genuine period pieces display hand-carved details, heavy cast ormolu fittings with hand-chased surface detail, original patina on timber finishes, and traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails and hand-sawn secondary woods.

A low open bookcase functions well as a focal piece in a hallway, home office, or living room, where the top surface can accommodate framed art, lamps, or decorative ceramics alongside organised literature.

Timber surfaces require regular dusting with a soft dry cloth and periodic application of beeswax paste, while polished metal mounts should be dusted gently without harsh chemical polishers that can damage adjacent wood finishes.
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