Regency Mahogany Side Cabinet 19th Century

Name: Regency Mahogany Side Cabinet / Dwarf Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA396685
Price: 3800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Cabinets
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass lattice sides, turned columns, flame mahogany panels, bun feet
SizeH 127.0003 cm (50 in) x W 78.7402 cm (31 in) x D 41.9101 cm (17 in)

This Regency mahogany side cabinet, or dwarf bookcase, presents a warm brown colour with flame mahogany panels and a polished finish. The upper section comprises a two-tier shelf back fitted with a gilt brass gallery, gilt brass baluster supports, and pierced wire mesh trellis grills to either side. Below, a pair of well-figured panelled doors open with brass hardware, the entire unit resting on turned bun feet with delicate mouldings visible along the top edges and framing. The timber displays rich grain patterns and clean surfaces. Practical in size, measuring 127 cm high, 78.7402 cm wide, and 41.9101 cm deep, this piece suits placement in a living room, study, or hallway as a display cabinet, bookcase, or surface for decorative objects. It integrates into period or traditional interiors while providing compact storage and shelving.

FAQs

A Regency side cabinet, often referred to as a chiffonier or dwarf bookcase, is a compact storage piece that originated in early 19th-century Britain. Typically constructed with enclosed lower cupboards and open upper shelves, these pieces were designed to display books, china, or decorative items while occupying minimal floor space.

Regency cabinets predominantly utilised fine cuts of mahogany, rosewood, and exotic wood veneers paired with decorative brass accents. Elements such as brass wire mesh lattice, turned columns, pierced galleries, and solid brass handles were hallmark features of high-grade furniture from this era.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed secondary woods such as pine or oak inside drawers and back panels, and natural wear patterns on feet and handles. Additionally, original brassware will show subtle variations and natural surface oxidisation rather than uniform modern machine finishing.

Position a Regency side cabinet against a feature wall, in an entryway, or beside a dining table to serve as a low credenza. Contrast the rich mahogany tones and brasswork by staging the open shelves with modern ceramics, framed artwork, or curated hardback books.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying high-grade beeswax twice yearly along the wood grain. Keep brass lattice and gallery rails free from harsh chemical polishes, using only a dry microfibre cloth to avoid stripping aged patina or harming adjacent woodwork.

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Regency Mahogany Side Cabinet / Dwarf Bookcase

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