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Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 30 September 2025 · FB Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany Triple Section Open Bookcase (c.1870)

Item Code: 1040A

A handsome and substantial Victorian mahogany open bookcase, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, offering classic elegance and generous storage in equal measure.

Comprising three graduated sections, the bookcase features a breakfront design that lends architectural interest and presence. Each section houses fully adjustable shelves, supported by traditional wooden sliders, making it highly adaptable for books of varying heights or curated displays. The warm mahogany tones are enriched with a fine patina, showcasing the natural grain and age of the timber.

The rounded corners and moulded top lend a softness to the otherwise bold, rectilinear profile, while the plinth base ensures stability and a finished look. A versatile and practical piece, ideal for libraries, home offices, or refined living spaces.

Key Features:

* Circa 1870, Victorian period

* Breakfront design in three open sections

* Richly toned mahogany with attractive grain

* Adjustable shelving throughout

* Rounded corners and moulded cornice detail

* Solid plinth base for stability

* Good antique condition, with light surface wear and age-commensurate marks

Dimensions:

Height: 130 cm

Width: 184 cm

Depth (centre section): 36 cm

Depth (outer sections): 28 cm

An imposing yet practical piece that blends utility with timeless Victorian style.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1150426
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1040
Description
Victorian Mahogany Triple Section Open Bookcase (c.1870)

Item Code: 1040A

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A handsome and substantial Victorian mahogany open bookcase, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, offering classic elegance and generous storage in equal measure.
FB Antiques
fig 1. A large brown Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple fixed wooden shelves.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

Comprising three graduated sections, the bookcase features a breakfront design that lends architectural interest and presence. Each section houses fully adjustable shelves, supported by traditional wooden sliders, making it highly adaptable for books of varying heights or curated displays. The warm mahogany tones are enriched with a fine patina, showcasing the natural grain and age of the timber.

fig 2. A large brown Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple fixed wooden shelves.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

The rounded corners and moulded top lend a softness to the otherwise bold, rectilinear profile, while the plinth base ensures stability and a finished look. A versatile and practical piece, ideal for libraries, home offices, or refined living spaces.

fig 3. A large brown Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple fixed wooden shelves.
fig 3. Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

Key Features:

Circa 1870, Victorian period

Breakfront design in three open sections

Richly toned mahogany with attractive grain

Adjustable shelving throughout

Rounded corners and moulded cornice detail

Solid plinth base for stability

fig 4. A large brown Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple fixed wooden shelves.
fig 4. Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

Good antique condition, with light surface wear and age-commensurate marks

Dimensions:

Height: 130 cm

Width: 184 cm

Depth (centre section): 36 cm

Depth (outer sections): 28 cm

An imposing yet practical piece that blends utility with timeless Victorian style.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150426
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1040
FB Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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A large brown Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple fixed wooden shelves.
Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
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A large brown Victorian mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with multiple fixed wooden shelves.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBreakfront configuration, Projecting central section, Architectural cornice, Open shelving
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 184 cm (72 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Victorian bookcases often feature substantial proportions, deep tones, and architectural cornices, reflecting the eclectic yet formal design sensibilities of the 19th century.

These pieces were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied over secondary woods like pine or oak, often finished with hand-rubbed wax.

Authentication involves inspecting joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, examining the timber for age-related patina and shrinkage, and checking the backboards for period-appropriate construction.

Balancing the visual weight of the timber with curated book collections, decorative ceramics, and adequate lighting helps integrate a historic piece into a contemporary space.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically treat the wood with traditional beeswax to nourish the finish without sealing it.
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