Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase 18th Century

Name: An Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA406700
Price: 2900 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a glazed two-door upper cabinet with astragal glazing bars over a lower chest of drawers with brass lion-mask handles.

An Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

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ObjectBookcases
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsAstragal glazing, Lion mask ring handles, Moulded cornice, Plinth base
SizeH 248 cm (98 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This large Georgian mahogany bookcase stands 248 cm high, 131 cm wide, and 59 cm deep in a dark brown finish with a rich patina. The upper section features a moulded cornice and two glazed doors with grid-pattern astragal glazing bars enclosing rows of books, while the lower section comprises a chest of six wide drawers fitted with round brass lion mask ring handles above a plain plinth base. In a home today, this piece provides substantial storage in a study, library, or formal living room. The timber shows visible grain variations across the flat drawer fronts and cabinet frames, and the glass panes reflect ambient light from the room.

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A Georgian secretaire bookcase is a dual-purpose furniture piece dating from the 18th to early 19th century, combining a upper glazed cabinet for books with a lower chest featuring a disguised fold-down writing desk drawer.

These cabinets are constructed primarily from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, using secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings, alongside hand-blown glass panes and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original astragal glazing bars with historic glass variations, hand-planed back panels, and natural wood oxidation inside drawer interiors.

Position the piece as a focal point in a study or dining room, styling the upper glass shelves with a curated mix of bound volumes, contemporary ceramics, and minimalist decorative objects.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and timber fading.

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An Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase