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Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century Victorian library bookcase in mahogany, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and classic, elegant lines.

The upper section has a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, ideal for books, china and collections. The base has two frieze drawers above a pair of panelled cupboard doors opening to a shelved interior, with drop handles and a keyhole escutcheon.

The bookcase has a deep moulded cornice, reeded stiles to the upper and lower sections, and a moulded top to the base, and stands on a plinth.

The mahogany displays a lovely figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a deep, mellow patina built up over many years.

The bookcase comes apart in two sections, making delivery and access easier. Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, library, dining room or hallway.

Product Reference : AF - 6843

Measurements : 126cm (49½") Width x 49cm (19½") Depth x 213cm (84") Height [ 95cm (37½") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 24cm (9½")

Shelf Height - 22cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 21cm (8½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 28cm (11")

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.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09699446
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: cabinet work before widespread machine cutting.
Solid timber vertical backboards: standard 19th-century body construction.
Reeded stiles and panelled lower doors: typical late Victorian styling.
Drop handles with shaped backplates: hardware popular towards the end of the century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242778
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6843
Description
Antique 19th century Victorian library bookcase in mahogany, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and classic, elegant lines.
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The upper section has a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, ideal for books, china and collections.
ActFurniture LTD

The base has two frieze drawers above a pair of panelled cupboard doors opening to a shelved interior, with drop handles and a keyhole escutcheon.

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

The bookcase has a deep moulded cornice, reeded stiles to the upper and lower sections, and a moulded top to the base, and stands on a plinth.

The mahogany displays a lovely figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a deep, mellow patina built up over many years.

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

The bookcase comes apart in two sections, making delivery and access easier. Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, library, dining room or hallway.

fig 3. An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

Product Reference : AF - 6843

Measurements : 126cm (49½") Width x 49cm (19½") Depth x 213cm (84") Height [ 95cm (37½") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 24cm (9½")

Shelf Height - 22cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 21cm (8½")

fig 4. An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 28cm (11")

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. An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

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. An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

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. An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

• 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. An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 8. Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles

• 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.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09699446
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: cabinet work before widespread machine cutting.
Solid timber vertical backboards: standard 19th-century body construction.
Reeded stiles and panelled lower doors: typical late Victorian styling.
Drop handles with shaped backplates: hardware popular towards the end of the century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242778
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6843
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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An antique Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring two upper glass doors, twin frieze drawers, and lower panelled doors.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Reeded Stiles
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsReeded stiles, Glazed doors, Moulded cornice, Panelled cupboard doors
  • SizeH 213 cm (84 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This Victorian library bookcase is made of mahogany with glass and brass. The warm brown wood displays a figured grain and a mellow patina, complemented by a deep moulded cornice, reeded stiles on both sections, twin frieze drawers with small dark round drop handles, panelled lower cupboard doors with a central keyhole escutcheon, and a solid plinth base. The upper section features a pair of glazed doors enclosing multiple adjustable shelves for books or collections. Standing at 213 cm high, 126 cm wide, and 49 cm deep, the two-part cabinet separates for ease of transport. It is suitable for a study, library, dining room, or hallway to store volumes, tableware, or display pieces.

Victorian glazed bookcases combine lower enclosed wooden cupboards or drawers with upper glass-fronted display shelves, designed for nineteenth-century domestic libraries and drawing rooms.

These cabinets were typically built using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over pine frameworks, alongside hand-drawn glass panes and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, slight distortion or ripples in original glass panes, and hand-carved decorative motifs such as reeded stiles or moulded cornices.

Position the piece in a study, dining room, or living area to house books, ceramics, or curated objects alongside neutral walls and modern accent lighting.

Clean glass panels with a lint-free microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the wooden grain to protect the timber finish.
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