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Large Antique French Mahogany Open Bookcase C1900
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Large Antique French Mahogany Open Bookcase C1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Swag Antiques
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An elegant mahogany open bookcase of pleasing proportions, being fairly wide, beautifully constructed and retaining a rich, warm colour throughout.

It has attractive mounts in the Empire style.

The interior is arranged with one bottom shelf and three adjustable shelves.

The adjustable shelves are supported by the original shelf system, allowing flexibility for books and decorative objects of varying sizes.

There is traces of old woodworm mostly in the back panel so not visible

102cm wide x 34cm deep x 141cm high

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Swag Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description
An elegant mahogany open bookcase of pleasing proportions, being fairly wide, beautifully constructed and retaining a rich, warm colour throughout.

It has attractive mounts in the Empire style.

The interior is arranged with one bottom shelf and three adjustable shelves.

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The adjustable shelves are supported by the original shelf system, allowing flexibility for books and decorative objects of varying sizes.
Swag Antiques

There is traces of old woodworm mostly in the back panel so not visible

102cm wide x 34cm deep x 141cm high

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this French Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236238
Swag Antiques
Swag Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2017

Decorative antiques for your home.

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Archive I Large French mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves flanked by side columns topped with gilded caryatid mounts.

Large Antique French Mahogany Open Bookcase C1900

Archive II Large French mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves flanked by side columns topped with gilded caryatid mounts. View II
Archive III Large French mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves flanked by side columns topped with gilded caryatid mounts. View III
Archive IV Large French mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves flanked by side columns topped with gilded caryatid mounts. View IV
Archive V Large French mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves flanked by side columns topped with gilded caryatid mounts. View V
Archive VI Large French mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves flanked by side columns topped with gilded caryatid mounts. View VI
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Swag Antiques
Telephone 07850 733269
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West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/swagantiques
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Location: West Pound, Applesham Farm, Coombes, East Sussex, BN15 0RP, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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Large French mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves flanked by side columns topped with gilded caryatid mounts.
Large Antique French Mahogany Open Bookcase c1900
Ref: SA1236238
Large French mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves flanked by side columns topped with gilded caryatid mounts.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Gilt Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCaryatid mounts, Palmette frieze, Ormolu details, Open shelving

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French Empire Revival bookcases from the turn of the century draw inspiration from early 19th-century Napoleonic design, featuring classical symmetry, dark polished timber, and gilt metal mounts such as caryatids and palmettes.

These pieces typically combine solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers over structural hardwoods, detailed with cast bronze or brass ormolu ornamentation.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy timber construction, classical decorative motifs like swan or caryatid mounts, precision joinery, and well-proportioned architectural frames.

Position the piece against a light neutral wall to highlight its timber tone, balancing book volumes with curated sculptural objects and ceramics to create an understated focal point.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax polish to the timber annually, and clean gilded metal mounts gently using a soft brush without liquid polish.
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