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Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century
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Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century

19th century
Sold 30 May 2025 · Regent Antiques
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This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.

The bookcases with elegant stepped rectangular cornices, and each with four adjustable shelves. The front of each shelf is fitted with the original brass studded leather decoration, and each bookcase has superbly hand carved corbeils on each side. They are raised on plinth bases.

Add a touch of elegance to a special room in your home with this stunning pair of bookcases.

Condition:

In excellent original condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 153 x Width 153 x Depth 39

Dimensions in inches:

Height 5 foot x Width 5 foot x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches

Our reference: A3081

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA960719
Dealers Internal Reference
A3081
Description
This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.

The bookcases with elegant stepped rectangular cornices, and each with four adjustable shelves.

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The front of each shelf is fitted with the original brass studded leather decoration, and each bookcase has superbly hand carved corbeils on each side.
Regent Antiques

They are raised on plinth bases.

fig 1. A pair of nineteenth-century Victorian open bookcases constructed from rich brown mahogany with multiple fixed shelves and panelled backs.
fig 1. Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century

Add a touch of elegance to a special room in your home with this stunning pair of bookcases.

Condition:

In excellent original condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 153 x Width 153 x Depth 39

Dimensions in inches:

Height 5 foot x Width 5 foot x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches

Our reference: A3081

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases to the 19th Century.

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA960719
Dealers Internal Ref
A3081
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A pair of nineteenth-century Victorian open bookcases constructed from rich brown mahogany with multiple fixed shelves and panelled backs.
Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPanelled backs, Corbel brackets, Moulded cornices, Plinth bases
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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Victorian open bookcases from the 19th century typically feature functional architectural forms, often utilising classical proportions and robust timber construction designed for substantial home libraries.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber backs, and adjustable shelving supported by wooden bearers or brass pins.

Authentication relies on examining timber oxidation, hand-planed surfaces, tool marks on the secondary woods, traditional joinery techniques, and the presence of period patina.

Pairing antique dark wood shelving with neutral walls, minimalist decor, and curated collections of books creates a balanced contrast that anchors a contemporary living space or home office.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the polish.
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