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Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners
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Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 20th century small bookcase in mahogany, a charming and distinctive piece defined by its unusual shape and beautifully compact proportions.

Its unique form gives the bookcase plenty of individuality, making it an interesting feature even within a smaller space.

Two internal shelves offer useful room for arranging books, decorative ceramics, photographs, ornaments or a small collection of treasured pieces.

The compact size makes it particularly versatile, fitting comfortably into a living room, study, bedroom or hallway without taking up excessive space.

Beautiful grain and rich colour flow throughout the mahogany, enhancing its character and giving the piece a warm, elegant appearance.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this desirable bookcase would bring a touch of character and elegance to any interior while providing practical space for displaying favourite pieces.

Product Reference : AF - 6597

Measurements : 96.5cm (38") Width x 30cm (12") Depth x 91cm (36") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 24.5cm (9½")

Shelf Height - 25.5cm (10")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 25.5cm (10")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Mahogany Open Low Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238230
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6597
Description
Antique 20th century small bookcase in mahogany, a charming and distinctive piece defined by its unusual shape and beautifully compact proportions.
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Its unique form gives the bookcase plenty of individuality, making it an interesting feature even within a smaller space.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
fig 1. Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

Two internal shelves offer useful room for arranging books, decorative ceramics, photographs, ornaments or a small collection of treasured pieces.

The compact size makes it particularly versatile, fitting comfortably into a living room, study, bedroom or hallway without taking up excessive space.

fig 2. An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
fig 2. Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

Beautiful grain and rich colour flow throughout the mahogany, enhancing its character and giving the piece a warm, elegant appearance.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this desirable bookcase would bring a touch of character and elegance to any interior while providing practical space for displaying favourite pieces.

fig 3. An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
fig 3. Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

Product Reference : AF - 6597

Measurements : 96.5cm (38") Width x 30cm (12") Depth x 91cm (36") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 24.5cm (9½")

Shelf Height - 25.5cm (10")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 25.5cm (10")

fig 4. An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
fig 4. Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 5. An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
fig 5. Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 6. An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
fig 6. Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 7. An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
fig 7. Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 8. An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
fig 8. Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Mahogany Open Low Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238230
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6597
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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An antique mahogany low open bookcase featuring canted corner posts, three tiers of open shelving, and a shaped bracket foot base.
Antique Small Mahogany Open Bookcase | Canted Corners
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCanted corners, Bracket feet, Moulded top edge, Open shelves
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 96.5 cm (38 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

A low mahogany open bookcase typically features accessible open shelving without glass or cabinet doors, designed during the 18th and 19th centuries to display leather-bound volumes at accessible heights within libraries, parlours, or studies.

These pieces are crafted using dense hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduran mahogany, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, moulded architectural edge details, canted corners, and bracket or plinth feet.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-planed backboards, original finish patination, secondary timber like pine or oak inside the framework, and irregular wear consistent with historic usage rather than artificial distressing.

Position the piece against a feature wall or beneath artwork, curating shelves with a mixture of books, ceramic vessels, and decorative objects to balance traditional woodwork with contemporary design elements.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking or fading, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the grain.
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