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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century Edwardian breakfront bookcase in mahogany in the Chippendale manner, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and carved decoration.

The front has three astragal glazed doors with geometric glazing bars, the wider central door projecting in breakfront form, each opening to adjustable shelves, giving generous display and book storage.

The moulded breakfront cornice sits above a frieze carved with blind fretwork, and the bookcase stands on six cabriole legs with shell-carved knees ending in carved ball and claw feet.

The mahogany displays a lovely figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely mellow patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable low breakfront bookcase of shallow depth, ideal where space is tight, and a perfect addition to any living room, study, hallway or dining room.

Product Reference : AF - 6917

Measurements : 148cm (58½") Width x 31cm (12") Depth x 121cm (47½") Height

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 Glazed Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09713663
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Carved shell knees and claw-and-ball feet: early 20th-century Chippendale revival work.
Stamped stock number along the back edge: maker's practice common after 1900.
Vertical pine board backing: standard cabinetmaking timber for this period.
Astragal glazing with individual panes: typical early 1900s construction.

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
121cm (47.64")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244809
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6917
Description
Antique early 20th century Edwardian breakfront bookcase in mahogany in the Chippendale manner, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and carved decoration.
fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring three glass doors with geometric astragal glazing, an ornate carved upper frieze, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet

The front has three astragal glazed doors with geometric glazing bars, the wider central door projecting in breakfront form, each opening to adjustable shelves, giving generous display and book storage.

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The moulded breakfront cornice sits above a frieze carved with blind fretwork, and the bookcase stands on six cabriole legs with shell-carved knees ending in carved ball and claw feet.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring three glass doors with geometric astragal glazing, an ornate carved upper frieze, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet

The mahogany displays a lovely figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely mellow patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable low breakfront bookcase of shallow depth, ideal where space is tight, and a perfect addition to any living room, study, hallway or dining room.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring three glass doors with geometric astragal glazing, an ornate carved upper frieze, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet

Product Reference : AF - 6917

Measurements : 148cm (58½") Width x 31cm (12") Depth x 121cm (47½") Height

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 mahogany glazed bookcase featuring three glass doors with geometric astragal glazing, an ornate carved upper frieze, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet

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 mahogany glazed bookcase featuring three glass doors with geometric astragal glazing, an ornate carved upper frieze, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet

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 mahogany glazed bookcase featuring three glass doors with geometric astragal glazing, an ornate carved upper frieze, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 6. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet

• 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 mahogany glazed bookcase featuring three glass doors with geometric astragal glazing, an ornate carved upper frieze, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 7. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet

• 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 Glazed Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09713663
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Carved shell knees and claw-and-ball feet: early 20th-century Chippendale revival work.
Stamped stock number along the back edge: maker's practice common after 1900.
Vertical pine board backing: standard cabinetmaking timber for this period.
Astragal glazing with individual panes: typical early 1900s construction.

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
121cm (47.64")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244809
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6917
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
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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
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An Edwardian mahogany glazed bookcase featuring three glass doors with geometric astragal glazing, an ornate carved upper frieze, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase | Ball and Claw Feet
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Chippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Ball and claw feet, Cabriole legs, Carved frieze
  • SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 148 cm (58 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This Edwardian breakfront bookcase originates from the early 20th century in the Chippendale Revival style. It is made from warm brown mahogany with a figured grain, glass panels, and brass hardware. The shallow breakfront design measures 148 cm wide, 31 cm deep, and 121 cm high. The front incorporates three glazed doors with geometric astragal glazing bars enclosing adjustable shelves. A moulded breakfront cornice sits above a frieze with carved blind fretwork decoration, and the unit stands on six cabriole legs with shell-carved knees and carved ball and claw feet. In a contemporary home, this low bookcase provides functional display and storage in tight spaces. It suits placement in a living room, study, hallway, or dining room for books and decorative objects.

FAQs

Edwardian glazed bookcases date from the early 20th century and are characterised by lighter proportions than Victorian furniture, often incorporating Chippendale Revival details such as ball and claw feet, astragal glazing bars, and rich mahogany timber.

These cabinets were constructed using solid mahogany and mahogany veneers over a softwood carcass, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, glass panes secured with wooden glazing bars, and carved cabriole legs.

Authentic pieces feature original lock plates, natural timber oxidation on interior surfaces, hand-carved leg details, and astragal glazing bars with subtle period variations rather than modern machine uniformities.

Place the cabinet against a plain painted wall to highlight its silhouette, using the glass shelves to display modern art books, studio ceramics, or curio objects to contrast classic cabinetry with contemporary decor.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the finish, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and central heating sources.
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