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Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Danish Bookcase
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Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Danish Bookcase

19th century
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Rare danish carved mahogany bookcase circa 1840.

2 part bookcase.  top section with hidden drawer below the cornice.  applied carving to corners and around the key hole.  double glazed doors open to 2 shelves with fixed height brackets for a further shelf.

Lower section with flame mahogany top and carved edge in the solid.  double doors with decorative swags and applied carvings really sets this piece apart.  doors open to reveal a further 2 shelves.

Standing on 4 heavily carved feet.

Age shrinkage to bookcase sides, between the planks of timber used. Minor losses and carving on cornice  and restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
186.7cm (73.50")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1042759
Dealers Internal Reference
EA2056
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Description
Rare danish carved mahogany bookcase circa 1840.

2 part bookcase.  top section with hidden drawer below the cornice.  applied carving to corners and around the key hole.  double glazed doors open to 2 shelves with fixed height brackets for a further shelf.

fig 1. A mid-19th century Danish mahogany bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet and lower doors with elaborate relief carvings.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Danish Bookcase

Lower section with flame mahogany top and carved edge in the solid.  double doors with decorative swags and applied carvings really sets this piece apart.  doors open to reveal a further 2 shelves.

Standing on 4 heavily carved feet.

Age shrinkage to bookcase sides, between the planks of timber used. Minor losses and carving on cornice  and restoration.

Height
186.7cm (73.50")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Mahogany Glazed Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042759
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2056
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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A mid-19th century Danish mahogany bookcase featuring a glazed upper display cabinet and lower doors with elaborate relief carvings.
MID 19TH CENTURY CARVED MAHOGANY DANISH BOOKCASE
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Danish
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsApplied scrollwork, carved feet, panelled doors, flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 186.7 cm (74 in) x W 118 cm (46 in) x D 50.8 cm (20 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century Danish bookcase is constructed from warm brown mahogany with flame veneer. The upper section has a glazed double-door display cabinet, a hidden drawer beneath the overhanging cornice, and applied scrollwork carvings at the corners and around the keyhole. The lower section comprises a solid top with a carved edge and double cupboard doors featuring elaborate applied relief swags and carved decoration. Four heavily carved feet support the base, while structural details include age shrinkage between the timber planks on the sides, minor losses on the cornice, and restoration work. Measuring 186.7 cm high, 118 cm wide and 50.8 cm deep, the two-part piece stands tall in a gentleman's library or study to house books and display collections behind glass panels while keeping reference volumes stored out of sight below.

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Mid-19th century Danish bookcases often blend Scandinavian Biedermeier influences with Historicism, featuring rich mahogany veneers, glass-fronted upper sections, and elaborate hand-carved detailing on the lower cabinet panels.

Cabinetmakers during this era utilised flame mahogany veneers laid over solid pine or oak carcasses, hand-cut dovetail joints, glass panes, and intricate solid mahogany relief carvings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-accurate construction signs, including hand-sawn backboards, original brass locks, age-related wood shrinkage, and hand-carved ornamentation.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall in a study or dining room, balancing its visual weight by combining books with contemporary ceramic decorative objects.

Dust regularly using a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the item away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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