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Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay
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Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Vintage 20th century open bookcase in mahogany, a large and impressive piece of good quality, offering a great deal of storage and display space.

It is arranged in two bays, each with five shelf spaces, giving plenty of room for books, ornaments and collections.

The bookcase is finished with a moulded cornice above a panelled frieze, with moulded divisions between the bays, and stands on a plinth base.

The mahogany displays a striking ribbon-striped figured grain to the shelves and sides, with a rich, warm colour.

Presented in good condition, a very desirable and practical piece, perfect for a study, library, office or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6731

Measurements : 122cm (48") Width x 30.5cm (12") Depth x 199cm (78½") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 33.5cm (13")

Shelf Height - 32.5cm (13")

Shelf Height - 32.5cm (13")

Shelf Height - 32cm (12½")

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
199cm (78.35")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240358
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6731
Description
Vintage 20th century open bookcase in mahogany, a large and impressive piece of good quality, offering a great deal of storage and display space.
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It is arranged in two bays, each with five shelf spaces, giving plenty of room for books, ornaments and collections.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay

The bookcase is finished with a moulded cornice above a panelled frieze, with moulded divisions between the bays, and stands on a plinth base.

The mahogany displays a striking ribbon-striped figured grain to the shelves and sides, with a rich, warm colour.

fig 2. A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay

Presented in good condition, a very desirable and practical piece, perfect for a study, library, office or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6731

Measurements : 122cm (48") Width x 30.5cm (12") Depth x 199cm (78½") Height

fig 3. A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
fig 3. Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 33.5cm (13")

Shelf Height - 32.5cm (13")

Shelf Height - 32.5cm (13")

Shelf Height - 32cm (12½")

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.

fig 4. A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
fig 4. Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay

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 5. A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
fig 5. Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay

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 6. A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
fig 6. Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay

• 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 7. A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
fig 7. Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay

• 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
199cm (78.35")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240358
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6731
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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ActFurniture LTD

ActFurniture LTD
Telephone 07729 298643
Location
Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/actfurniture
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 493
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A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
Vintage Large 20th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase | Double Bay
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A tall, dark mahogany double-bay open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a moulded cornice top, and a solid plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Double bay divider, Plinth base, Panelled frieze
  • SizeH 199 cm (78 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Twentieth-century mahogany open bookcases are characterized by clean architectural lines, open-fronted shelving for easy access, and refined classical detailing such as moulded cornices and plinth bases.

These bookcases are typically constructed from solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over a hardwood frame, utilizing traditional cabinetmaking techniques such as tongue-and-groove backing and dado-jointed shelf supports.

Authentic pieces exhibit uniform hand-finishing, natural oxidation patterns in the timber grain, solid back panels, and structural construction techniques consistent with period cabinetmaking rather than modern flat-pack assembly.

A large double-bay bookcase can be styled by balancing books horizontally and vertically with decorative ceramics, framed art, and sculptural objects to break up continuous rows and add visual texture.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain once or twice a year, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources.
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