Antique 20th century open bookcase in mahogany, a beautifully proportioned piece with a simple and elegant design that allows the rich timber to take centre stage. Three open shelves provide generous space for arranging books, photographs, ceramics, ornaments or treasured collections, making the bookcase both decorative and practical.

A fitted raised gallery to the top adds a refined finishing detail and gives the piece further character.

Gorgeous grain and colour are displayed throughout the mahogany, creating a warm and inviting appearance with plenty of natural variation.

Its open design makes displayed pieces easy to see and access, while the versatile proportions would work beautifully in a living room, study, bedroom or hallway.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable bookcase offers timeless mahogany character and useful display space.

Product Reference : AF - 6623

Measurements : 95cm (37½") Width x 18.5cm (7½") Depth x 106cm (41½") Height [ 93.5cm (37") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 23cm (9")

Shelf Height - 25.5cm (10")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 33cm (13")

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

106cm (41.73")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

18.5cm (7.28")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1238414

Dealers Internal Reference

AF-6623

Description

Antique 20th century open bookcase in mahogany, a beautifully proportioned piece with a simple and elegant design that allows the rich timber to take centre stage.

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Three open shelves provide generous space for arranging books, photographs, ceramics, ornaments or treasured collections, making the bookcase both decorative and practical.

ActFurniture LTD

fig 1. A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered open shelves and a shaped, scalloped raised gallery back. — fig 1. Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

A fitted raised gallery to the top adds a refined finishing detail and gives the piece further character.

Gorgeous grain and colour are displayed throughout the mahogany, creating a warm and inviting appearance with plenty of natural variation.

fig 2. A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered open shelves and a shaped, scalloped raised gallery back. — fig 2. Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

Its open design makes displayed pieces easy to see and access, while the versatile proportions would work beautifully in a living room, study, bedroom or hallway.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable bookcase offers timeless mahogany character and useful display space.

fig 3. A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered open shelves and a shaped, scalloped raised gallery back. — fig 3. Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

Product Reference : AF - 6623

Measurements : 95cm (37½") Width x 18.5cm (7½") Depth x 106cm (41½") Height [ 93.5cm (37") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 23cm (9")

Shelf Height - 25.5cm (10")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 33cm (13")

fig 4. A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered open shelves and a shaped, scalloped raised gallery back. — fig 4. Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

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. A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered open shelves and a shaped, scalloped raised gallery back. — fig 5. Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

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. A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered open shelves and a shaped, scalloped raised gallery back. — fig 6. Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

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. A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered open shelves and a shaped, scalloped raised gallery back. — fig 7. Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

• 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. A dark mahogany open bookcase featuring four tiered open shelves and a shaped, scalloped raised gallery back. — fig 8. Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

• 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

106cm (41.73")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

18.5cm (7.28")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1238414

Dealers Internal Ref

AF-6623

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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023

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A traditional mahogany open bookcase is a freestanding shelving unit crafted without glass doors or enclosed panels, designed for clear access to literature and decorative objects. Popularised during the Georgian and Victorian eras, these pieces often feature distinctive top gallery backs or shaped side profile details.

Antique mahogany bookcases are typically constructed using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over pine core timber. Construction methods feature hand-cut joinery, fixed or adjustable slotted shelves, and shaped gallery tops finished with traditional french polish or wax.

Authentic 19th-century bookcases exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-planed backboards, and authentic wear around shelf edges. Look for period joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails or mortise and tenon joints, as well as period-appropriate patination.

An open mahogany bookcase provides warm textural contrast in contemporary spaces, functioning as a home library unit or display shelf for ceramics and art. Mixing stacked books vertically and horizontally alongside decorative objects balances the dark wood tones.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent mahogany from fading or warping.

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Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

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