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Description

For sale is a good quality early Victorian mahogany bookcase. Breakfront in form, the bookcase has three separate sections, each with two adjustable shelves flanked by carved corbels. The bookcase stands on a plinth base and is in very good condition.

Width: 236cm Depth: 36cm Height: 114cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

114cm (44.88")

Width

236cm (92.91")

Depth

36cm (14.17")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA938735

Dealers Internal Reference

S27-884

Description

For sale is a good quality early Victorian mahogany bookcase.

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Breakfront in form, the bookcase has three separate sections, each with two adjustable shelves flanked by carved corbels.

FB Antiques

The bookcase stands on a plinth base and is in very good condition.

Width: 236cm Depth: 36cm Height: 114cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

114cm (44.88")

Width

236cm (92.91")

Depth

36cm (14.17")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA938735

Dealers Internal Ref

S27-884

About the Dealer

FB Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the FB Antiques Profile Page

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Location

Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fbantiques

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Pine
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCorbels, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 236 cm (93 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the wood finish.

Pair the rich wood tones with neutral wall colours, mix vertical book stacks with decorative ceramic objects, and ensure adequate lighting to highlight the grain and depth of the timber.

Authenticity is identified through hand-planed timber surfaces, traditional joinery such as dovetails on drawer linings if applicable, original timber shrinkage cracks, and old patina without modern synthetic adhesives.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid mahogany, often combined with mahogany veneers on secondary pine or oak carcasses, complemented by hand-cut dovetail joints and brass fittings.

Victorian bookcases typically feature dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, solid construction, and classical revival details such as corbels, carved pilasters, and deep cornices reflecting the industrial and artisanal confidence of the 19th century.