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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century Edwardian open bookcase in mahogany, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship throughout.

The frieze is fitted with three drawers, a long central drawer flanked by two shorter drawers, each with cockbeaded edges and pierced brass Chippendale style handles. Below are four generous open tiers with three adjustable shelves, ideal for books or display.

The case has a moulded cornice to the top and stands on a deep plinth base, with a well-made framed panel back.

The mahogany displays a lovely straight grain and a warm, rich colour with an attractive mellow patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable mahogany bookcase with useful drawer storage, a perfect addition to any study, home office, library or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6849

Measurements : 122cm (48") Width x 35cm (14") Depth x 122cm (48") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 21cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 20.5cm (8")

Shelf Height - 24cm (9½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 21cm (8½")

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 Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09701077
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Framed panel back with slotted screws: early twentieth-century joinery.
Pierced brass handles: Georgian revival metalwork popular around 1905.
Drilled adjustment holes in the side uprights: traditional movable shelf design.
Gentle rubbing along shelf edges and plinth: decades of normal domestic handling.

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
122cm (48.03")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243011
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6849
Description
Antique early 20th century Edwardian open bookcase in mahogany, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship throughout.
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The frieze is fitted with three drawers, a long central drawer flanked by two shorter drawers, each with cockbeaded edges and pierced brass Chippendale style handles.
ActFurniture LTD

Below are four generous open tiers with three adjustable shelves, ideal for books or display.

fig 1. An Edwardian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three frieze drawers with brass drop handles and three adjustable wooden shelves above a plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

The case has a moulded cornice to the top and stands on a deep plinth base, with a well-made framed panel back.

The mahogany displays a lovely straight grain and a warm, rich colour with an attractive mellow patina.

fig 2. An Edwardian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three frieze drawers with brass drop handles and three adjustable wooden shelves above a plinth base.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable mahogany bookcase with useful drawer storage, a perfect addition to any study, home office, library or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6849

fig 3. An Edwardian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three frieze drawers with brass drop handles and three adjustable wooden shelves above a plinth base.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Measurements : 122cm (48") Width x 35cm (14") Depth x 122cm (48") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 21cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 20.5cm (8")

Shelf Height - 24cm (9½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 21cm (8½")

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. An Edwardian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three frieze drawers with brass drop handles and three adjustable wooden shelves above a plinth base.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

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. An Edwardian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three frieze drawers with brass drop handles and three adjustable wooden shelves above a plinth base.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

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. An Edwardian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three frieze drawers with brass drop handles and three adjustable wooden shelves above a plinth base.
fig 6. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

• 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. An Edwardian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three frieze drawers with brass drop handles and three adjustable wooden shelves above a plinth base.
fig 7. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

• 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 Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09701077
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Framed panel back with slotted screws: early twentieth-century joinery.
Pierced brass handles: Georgian revival metalwork popular around 1905.
Drilled adjustment holes in the side uprights: traditional movable shelf design.
Gentle rubbing along shelf edges and plinth: decades of normal domestic handling.

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
122cm (48.03")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243011
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6849
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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An Edwardian dark mahogany open bookcase featuring three frieze drawers with brass drop handles and three adjustable wooden shelves above a plinth base.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass swan-neck handles, Frieze drawers, Adjustable shelves, Plinth base
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

Edwardian furniture, produced between 1901 and 1910, is known for straight lines, lighter proportions than Victorian designs, and the frequent use of mahogany timber with classical detailing.

Traditional bookcases from this period were built using solid timber or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on frieze drawers, adjustable wooden shelf pegs, and solid plinth bases.

Authentic Edwardian pieces typically feature period brass hardware, internal drawer linings made of secondary woods such as oak or pine, and natural wear patterns along the shelf grooves and base.

Integrate an open bookcase into a contemporary space by mixing rows of books with ceramic vessels, framed prints, and decorative brass objects to balance historic timber with neutral walls.

Dust regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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