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Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800
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Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

19th century
Description

Elegant Georigian secretaire bookcase in mahogany

Stand out example of English furniture making, great piece as both a desk and a bookcase

Top half features the glass fronted cabinet for books and display pieces

Below this is the secretaire section which reveals the leather fronted writing surface

Also features numerous cubby holes and drawers

We date this classic piece of English antique furniture to circa 1800

Viewing by appointment - please contact

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

41 (104) x 21 (53) x 80 (203)

Physical Dimensions
Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1800s.

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SA1239960
Description
Elegant Georigian secretaire bookcase in mahogany

Stand out example of English furniture making, great piece as both a desk and a bookcase

Top half features the glass fronted cabinet for books and display pieces

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a pull-out secretaire drawer with brass oval handles, and lower panelled doors.
fig 1. Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

Below this is the secretaire section which reveals the leather fronted writing surface

Also features numerous cubby holes and drawers

We date this classic piece of English antique furniture to circa 1800

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a pull-out secretaire drawer with brass oval handles, and lower panelled doors.
fig 2. Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

Viewing by appointment - please contact

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

“
We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions are in inches (CM).
Canonbury Antiques

Width x Depth x Height

41 (104) x 21 (53) x 80 (203)

Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239960
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a pull-out secretaire drawer with brass oval handles, and lower panelled doors.

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A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a pull-out secretaire drawer with brass oval handles, and lower panelled doors.
Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800
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  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcase
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazed doors, Oval brass handles, Bracket feet, Secretaire drawer
  • SizeH 203 cm (80 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This Georgian secretaire bookcase from circa 1800 combines a display cabinet and a desk in one traditional mahogany furniture piece rendered in a warm brown colour. The upper section contains astragal glazed doors enclosing shelves, set above a pull-out secretaire drawer fitted with oval brass drop handles and backplates. Below the writing section, two panelled cupboard doors open to storage space, and the whole cabinet stands upon bracket feet with moulded cornices framing the top. The timber shows rich grain patterns throughout the polished surfaces. Measuring 203 cm high, 104 cm wide and 53 cm deep, the standing unit fits naturally into a gentleman's library, a home study, or a traditional living room for daily writing work and book storage.

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A Georgian secretaire bookcase combines an upper glazed display or bookcase section with a lower chest or cabinet featuring a fitted pull-out writing drawer. Emerging in the eighteenth century, these pieces provided multi-functional utility for private libraries and reception rooms.

Solid and veneered mahogany was the predominant timber used for exterior surfaces due to its dense grain and durability. Secondary timbers, such as pine or oak, were used for drawer linings, combined with hand-cut dovetail joinery and brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, irregular hand-blown glass panes within the glazed doors, and hand-cut dovetail joints. Original drawer bottoms often consist of thick timber panels fixed with early steel screws or nails.

Position the piece in a study, dining room, or living space as a focal point, using the glazed upper cabinet for display and the drop-down or pull-out secretaire drawer as a compact writing space.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice annually. Position the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and finish degradation.
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