Superb Victorian Mahogany Half Glazed Concertina Door

Name: Superb Victorian Mahogany Half Glazed Concertina Door Adjustable Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA172320
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Victorian mahogany half-glazed three-door bookcase featuring arched upper glass panels above solid timber panels with adjustable shelving.

Superb Victorian Mahogany half glazed concertina door adjustable bookcase

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsArched glazed panels, Adjustable shelving, Concertina doors, Plinth base

This Victorian bookcase stands as a substantial piece of mahogany furniture, finished in a warm brown colour with bleached panelled bottoms on the doors. The upper section comprises three concertina doors featuring arched glazed panels that enclose adjustable shelving, set against a painted reddish interior back panel. The structure rests upon a sturdy plinth base, completed with catch mechanisms and lockable internal drawers fitted with inverted brass handles. Practical dimensions measure 155 cm in width, 35.5 cm in depth, and 148.5 cm in height. Positioned within a gentleman's library, study or home office, this bookcase provides functional display and storage capacity for collections of books or decorative objects. The glazed doors allow contents to remain visible while protected from dust, and the internal shelving adapts to accommodate volumes of varying heights. The classic proportions and traditional mahogany timber suit both period interiors and rooms with traditional architectural details.

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A Victorian half-glazed bookcase typically features glass-fronted upper panels for visible display combined with solid timber lower panels for concealed storage, designed during the 19th century.

Victorian bookcases were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring glass panes and hand-crafted joinery.

Authentic Victorian pieces often display hand-finished timber backboards, period hardware, subtle irregularities in early glass, and adjustable shelf mechanisms such as wooden sawtooth supports.

A Victorian glazed bookcase can be integrated into living spaces, home offices, or dining rooms as a library unit or display cupboard alongside contemporary furniture.

Maintain antique mahogany by applying a quality beeswax polish periodically, positioning the timber away from direct heat sources, and cleaning glass panes with a soft microfibre cloth.

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Superb Victorian Mahogany Half Glazed Concertina Door Adjustable Bookcase