Victorian Library Bookcase Display Cabinet Mahogany 1840

Name: Victorian Library Bookcase Display Cabinet Mahogany 1840
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA877909
Price: 2550 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period18th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsArched glazed doors, Carved corbels, Panelled cupboard doors, Plinth base
SizeH 233 cm (92 in) x W 154 cm (61 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Victorian library bookcase dates to 1840, fashioned from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour and clear glass fronted upper doors. The piece stands 233 cm high, 154 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. The construction comprises a top section with two arched glazed doors enclosing multiple wooden shelves, flanked by carved corbels under a deep moulded cornice, all positioned above a lower base featuring two panelled cupboard doors with small round wooden knobs and a heavy plinth base. Suitable for placement in a study or home office, this furniture item provides ample storage and display capacity for books, decorative objects, or collections. The traditional configuration allows for organized storage behind closed lower doors while keeping frequently used items visible through the upper glass panels.

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Victorian library bookcases from the mid-19th century typically combine display and enclosed storage, featuring upper glazed doors above solid panelled lower cupboards. Design characteristics include arched door frames, carved support corbels, heavy moulded cornices, and construction in rich dark hardwoods such as mahogany.

Primary woods like solid mahogany or walnut were used for visible exteriors, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on panels. Secondary timbers inside drawers and backboards were commonly pine or oak, while the upper doors were fitted with cylinder-blown float glass.

Authentic 1840s pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, and slight imperfections in the original float glass, such as air bubbles or wave lines. Original brass locks, escutcheons, and natural oxidisation on untouched timber surfaces further confirm age.

A substantial mahogany bookcase serves as a focal point when placed against neutral or deep-toned walls in a living space, study, or hallway. Modern styling involves pairing traditional leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, glassware, or contemporary artwork on the shelves.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly to maintain timber hydration and luster. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, panel cracking, and fading of the original finish.

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Victorian Library Bookcase Display Cabinet Mahogany 1840

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