Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase 19th Century

Name: Georgian Bookcase Display Cabinet Period Antiques
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239959
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsAstragal glazing, Moulded cornice, Graduated drawers, Plinth base
SizeH 228 cm (90 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This 19th century Georgian bookcase display cabinet stands as a tall vertical furniture piece manufactured from dark brown mahogany with glass and brass elements. The upper section contains a single glass-fronted door with astragal glazing beneath a moulded cornice, whilst the lower base incorporates four graduated drawers fitted with circular brass pull knobs above a plain plinth base. Measuring 228 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, the unit provides ample vertical storage and display capacity. Placed in a traditional study, home office, or living room, this cabinet suits daily storage needs for books and decorative objects in a residential interior.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century Britain, a Georgian glazed bookcase typically features dense mahogany timber construction, geometric astragal glazing bars on upper doors, and a solid chest of drawers or cupboard section below.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised mahogany cut as veneers over oak or pine carcass wood, accompanied by hand-blown glass panes, brass handles, and hand-cut joinery for the drawers.

Look for hand-sawn timber back panels, oak secondary wood in the drawers, hand-cut dovetail joints, slight irregularities in hand-blown glass, and period-appropriate lock plates.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral backdrop, filling the upper display section with books, ceramics, or art objects to integrate classic period proportions into contemporary living spaces.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply high-quality beeswax along the wood grain annually to protect the finish, and clean glass doors by spraying cleaner onto a cloth rather than directly on the wood.

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