Regency Waterfall Bookcase 19th Century

Name: Regency Waterfall Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241909
Price: 1600 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsGraduated open shelves, Receded side profile, Lower drawer with brass handles, Square tapered legs
SizeH 118 cm (46 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

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A waterfall bookcase features open shelves that recede in depth from the base to the top, creating a cascading profile. The design gained prominence in England during the late Georgian and Regency periods in the early 19th century.

Regency bookcases were typically constructed from mahogany, rosewood, or painted softwoods. Construction featured hand-cut dovetail joints, thin timber shelf profiles, and hand-cast brass hardware such as drawer pulls or knobs.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-planed woodwork, irregular dovetail joints, historic saw marks on unpolished back panels, and natural shrinkage or patination on original timber finishes.

A dark timber bookcase provides visual grounding when set against light or neutral wall finishes. Designers often mix books stacked horizontally and vertically with ceramic vessels, small framed art, or brass objects on the open shelves.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. Protect the surface by applying a thin coat of clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern spray waxes containing silicone.

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