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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 18 March 2026 · John Howkins Antiques
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An unusual Victorian mahogany open bookcase having wonderfully carved stiles with inverted breakfront plinth base and 2 adjustable shelves. Dimensions:- Height…38.5’’/ 98cm. Width…47.5’’/ 121cm. Depth…11.25’’/ 29cm. Interior Shelf Depth…8’’/ 20cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA883616
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23863
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Description
An unusual Victorian mahogany open bookcase having wonderfully carved stiles with inverted breakfront plinth base and 2 adjustable shelves. Dimensions:- Height…38.5’’/ 98cm. Width…47.5’’/ 121cm. Depth…11.25’’/ 29cm. Interior Shelf Depth…8’’/ 20cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA883616
Dealers Internal Ref
23863
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A dark mahogany Victorian open bookcase featuring three tiers of shelves filled with vintage books and elaborate carved pilasters.
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A dark mahogany Victorian open bookcase featuring three tiers of shelves filled with vintage books and elaborate carved pilasters.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved pilasters, Open shelving, Plinth base, Cornice moulding
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

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Victorian furniture design spans the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and is characterised by a revival of historicism, robust proportions, and high-quality craftsmanship, frequently utilising dense imported timbers such as mahogany.

Authentic period bookcases are typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary hardwoods, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetails on internal shelving supports and heavy carved architectural ornamentation.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber patination, hand-cut joinery, aged fixings, and structural wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques, alongside the absence of modern power-tool markings.

Pairing dark wood period furniture with neutral walls and contemporary lighting creates a balanced scheme that highlights the rich timber tones without making the space feel heavy.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and clean surfaces periodically using a soft, dry cloth without applying silicone-based polishes.
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