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Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Mahogany
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Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Mahogany

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 20th century small open bookcase in mahogany, a charming and neatly proportioned piece offering a useful combination of open display space and concealed storage.

A single drawer to the lower section is finished with decorative brass handles, providing a practical place for keeping smaller items neatly tucked away.

Above sits one open shelf, ideal for displaying a selection of books, photographs or decorative pieces.

A raised gallery to the top adds an attractive finishing detail and gives the bookcase a more distinctive shape.

The mahogany displays a gorgeous natural grain and rich colour throughout, bringing warmth and depth to its compact form.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this characterful little bookcase offers plenty of usefulness without demanding a large amount of space.

Product Reference : AF - 6463

Measurements : 53.5cm Width x 25cm Depth x 84cm Height [ 70cm Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 20cm

Shelf Height - 20cm

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 20.5cm

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
84cm (33.07")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236223
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6463
Description
Antique 20th century small open bookcase in mahogany, a charming and neatly proportioned piece offering a useful combination of open display space and concealed storage.
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A single drawer to the lower section is finished with decorative brass handles, providing a practical place for keeping smaller items neatly tucked away.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A small 20th-century mahogany open bookcase with a shaped top gallery, two open shelves, and a single lower drawer fitted with brass ring handles.
fig 1. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Mahogany

Above sits one open shelf, ideal for displaying a selection of books, photographs or decorative pieces.

A raised gallery to the top adds an attractive finishing detail and gives the bookcase a more distinctive shape.

fig 2. A small 20th-century mahogany open bookcase with a shaped top gallery, two open shelves, and a single lower drawer fitted with brass ring handles.
fig 2. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Mahogany

The mahogany displays a gorgeous natural grain and rich colour throughout, bringing warmth and depth to its compact form.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this characterful little bookcase offers plenty of usefulness without demanding a large amount of space.

fig 3. A small 20th-century mahogany open bookcase with a shaped top gallery, two open shelves, and a single lower drawer fitted with brass ring handles.
fig 3. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Mahogany

Product Reference : AF - 6463

Measurements : 53.5cm Width x 25cm Depth x 84cm Height [ 70cm Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 20cm

Shelf Height - 20cm

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 20.5cm

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

fig 4. A small 20th-century mahogany open bookcase with a shaped top gallery, two open shelves, and a single lower drawer fitted with brass ring handles.
fig 4. Antique 20th Century Small 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 5. A small 20th-century mahogany open bookcase with a shaped top gallery, two open shelves, and a single lower drawer fitted with brass ring handles.
fig 5. Antique 20th Century Small 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 6. A small 20th-century mahogany open bookcase with a shaped top gallery, two open shelves, and a single lower drawer fitted with brass ring handles.
fig 6. Antique 20th Century Small 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 7. A small 20th-century mahogany open bookcase with a shaped top gallery, two open shelves, and a single lower drawer fitted with brass ring handles.
fig 7. Antique 20th Century Small 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.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236223
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6463
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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ActFurniture LTD

ActFurniture LTD
Telephone 07729 298643
Location
Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2023
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A small 20th-century mahogany open bookcase with a shaped top gallery, two open shelves, and a single lower drawer fitted with brass ring handles.
Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase In Mahogany
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped gallery top, Base drawer with ring handles, Tiered open shelving, Curved side profile
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

A small open bookcase is a low-profile storage unit featuring unglazed, exposed shelves designed for easy access to literature and decorative objects. These compact pieces gained widespread popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries for use in private studies, morning rooms, and corridors.

Early 20th-century open bookcases were commonly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Components often included hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer linings, and cast brass or bronze pull handles.

Authentic 20th-century pieces display natural wood grain variations, authentic signs of age such as minor surface patination, and traditional joinery including dovetail drawers. Examining the underside and back panels for historical wood cuts and original fixing hardware also aids identification.

A compact mahogany bookcase functions well in a home office, hallway, or living room alcove. Incorporate a balanced arrangement of bound books alongside contemporary ceramics or framed artwork to create visual contrast against the dark timber.

Maintain solid mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, wiping in the direction of the wood grain, and keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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