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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Glazed Cupboard Bookcase
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Glazed Cupboard Bookcase

19th century
Sold 1 August 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany glazed cupboard bookcase having a shaped moulded cornice above a figured mahogany frieze above a pair of figured mahogany glazed arched shaped doors with mahogany moulding. The doors open to reveal four adjustable shelves, two quality carved mahogany corbels with fruit, flowers and leaves. The base having one long figured mahogany drawer above a pair of outstanding quality figured mahogany cupboard doors with oval moulded panels and four carved mahogany corbels opening to reveal a fitted shelf storage compartment and a large mahogany drawer with original brass handle standing on a plinth base with a thumb moulded edge

A beautifully crafted, designed and carved quality example boasting a wonderful colour

H 237 x W 111 x D 52.5cm

Date 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139204
Dealers Internal Reference
1342
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany glazed cupboard bookcase having a shaped moulded cornice above a figured mahogany frieze above a pair of figured mahogany glazed arched shaped doors with mahogany moulding.
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The doors open to reveal four adjustable shelves, two quality carved mahogany corbels with fruit, flowers and leaves.
London City Antiques

The base having one long figured mahogany drawer above a pair of outstanding quality figured mahogany cupboard doors with oval moulded panels and four carved mahogany corbels opening to reveal a fitted shelf storage compartment and a large mahogany drawer with original brass handle standing on a plinth base with a thumb moulded edge

A beautifully crafted, designed and carved quality example boasting a wonderful colour

H 237 x W 111 x D 52.5cm

Date 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet to the 1850s.

Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139204
Dealers Internal Ref
1342
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A tall Victorian mahogany bookcase with arched glass upper doors and panelled lower cabinet doors featuring figured wood.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Glazed Cupboard Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Glass
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsArched glass panels, Figured mahogany veneers, Carved corbels, Panelled lower doors
  • SizeH 237 cm (93 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 52.5 cm (21 in)

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Victorian bookcases typically feature dark, rich timbers like mahogany, heavy proportions, and often incorporate architectural elements such as arched glass doors, carved corbels, and figured wood panels reflecting the grandeur of 19th-century design.

Cabinet makers of the Victorian era predominantly used solid hardwoods like mahogany, oak, and walnut, frequently employing flame or figured mahogany veneers on panelled doors to highlight the natural grain, alongside hand-blown or early sheet glass for the upper doors.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, backboards made of secondary timbers like pine, hand-turned screws, and natural ageing like beeswax patination and subtle oxidisation on the hardware.

Pairing a dark wood antique cabinet with neutral wall colours, minimalist contemporary seating, and curated displays of books or ceramics creates a sophisticated contrast that anchors the room without feeling dated.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, using microfibre cloths for dusting, and periodically applying a quality beeswax polish to nourish the wood and preserve its deep lustre.
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