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Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet

19th century
Description

An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase with decorative astragal glazing and a well-proportioned fitted interior.

This quality antique mahogany bookcase has a rectangular moulded top above a pair of glazed doors. Each door is decorated with geometric astragal glazing bars which give the cabinet an elegant and distinctive appearance.

The doors open to reveal three spacious fixed shelves, offering practical storage and display space for books, silver, ceramics or decorative collections. The bookcase stands on a solid plinth base and retains a warm mahogany colour with an attractive polished finish.

A useful antique bookcase or display cabinet of manageable proportions, suitable for a drawing room, dining room, library, hallway or home office.

Condition

In good antique condition with light marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use. Ready to place in your desired room.

Dimensions

Height:122cm(48in)

Width:99cm(39in)

Depth:35.5cm(14in)

Date: 1880

Origin: English

Available for UK and international shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237634
Dealers Internal Reference
3185
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Description
An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase with decorative astragal glazing and a well-proportioned fitted interior.

This quality antique mahogany bookcase has a rectangular moulded top above a pair of glazed doors.

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Each door is decorated with geometric astragal glazing bars which give the cabinet an elegant and distinctive appearance.
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fig 1. A Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring two double doors with geometric astragal glazing bars resting on a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet

The doors open to reveal three spacious fixed shelves, offering practical storage and display space for books, silver, ceramics or decorative collections. The bookcase stands on a solid plinth base and retains a warm mahogany colour with an attractive polished finish.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring two double doors with geometric astragal glazing bars resting on a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet

A useful antique bookcase or display cabinet of manageable proportions, suitable for a drawing room, dining room, library, hallway or home office.

Condition

In good antique condition with light marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use. Ready to place in your desired room.

Dimensions

Height:122cm(48in)

Width:99cm(39in)

Depth:35.5cm(14in)

Date: 1880

Origin: English

Available for UK and international shipping.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237634
Dealers Internal Ref
3185
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian mahogany glazed display cabinet featuring two double doors with geometric astragal glazing bars resting on a solid plinth base.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing bars, Plinth base, Twin glass doors, Interior shelving
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This Victorian bookcase and display cabinet dates from 1880 in the gentleman's library style. Constructed from mahogany with a warm brown colour and a polished finish, it has a rectangular moulded top above a pair of glazed doors decorated with geometric astragal glazing bars and visible hinges. Light marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use appear across the wood surfaces. The interior contains three fixed wooden shelves behind the twin glass doors, supported by a solid plinth base at the bottom. Measuring 122 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep, this manageable piece fits into a drawing room, dining room, library, hallway, or home office. It provides practical storage and display space for books, silver, ceramics, or decorative collections in a home today.

FAQs

Popularised during the 19th century, Victorian mahogany glazed bookcases are wooden storage units featuring glass-fronted doors often decorated with geometric astragal glazing bars. They were designed to showcase literature and prized possessions while protecting them from dust.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or timber veneers, featuring hand-cut glass panes secured with wooden glazing bars. Internal construction typically utilised traditional joinery, such as hand-cut dovetail joints and mortise-and-tenon frame assemblies.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often exhibit original hand-blown glass with subtle imperfections, hand-planed backboards, and brass mortise locks. Look for natural age-related patina on the timber surfaces and traditional brass door hardware.

In contemporary interiors, a glazed cabinet can serve as a display unit for ceramics, art glass, or curated curio collections alongside traditional books. Contrast the dark, warm tones of the mahogany against neutral walls to create a sophisticated focal point.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Glass panes should be cleaned with a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a microfibre cloth to prevent liquid from seeping into the timber surrounds.
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