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Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cupboard - Continental 19th Century
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Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cupboard - Continental 19th Century

19th century
Sold 12 January 2026 · M Cross Antiques
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A stylish and well-proportioned 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring a large glazed top section with unusual glazing bars, three internal shelves, and including a lock and key. Below this are two drawers and a double-door cupboard with a single full-width shelf. Finished on bun feet.

The overall condition is excellent, with light age-related wear and tear. Additionally we have noted two small areas where the veneer has been replaced at some point in time, which adds to the individual character of this wonderful piece. See images for details.

Physical Dimensions
Height
218cm (85.83")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1174646
Dealers Internal Reference
523
Dealers Notes

Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

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Description
A stylish and well-proportioned 19th-century mahogany bookcase featuring a large glazed top section with unusual glazing bars, three internal shelves, and including a lock and key. Below this are two drawers and a double-door cupboard with a single full-width shelf. Finished on bun feet.

The overall condition is excellent, with light age-related wear and tear.

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Additionally we have noted two small areas where the veneer has been replaced at some point in time, which adds to the individual character of this wonderful piece.
M Cross Antiques

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Height
218cm (85.83")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174646
Dealers Internal Ref
523
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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An upright antique mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric wooden muntins and a lower cabinet with two panelled doors and small drawers.
Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cupboard - Continental 19th Century
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An upright antique mahogany bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric wooden muntins and a lower cabinet with two panelled doors and small drawers.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleContinental 19th Century
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed lattice doors, Panelled lower cabinet doors, Pediment top, Bun feet
  • SizeH 218 cm (86 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

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A continental 19th-century bookcase cupboard typically features a combination of glazed upper shelving for display and lower enclosed wooden storage, reflecting European cabinet-making traditions of the 1800s.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and hand-blown glass panes.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, subtle imperfections in old glass panes, natural patination of the wood, and traditional hardware fittings rather than modern machine-made screws.

Balance the deep tones of the wood by pairing it with neutral wall colours, curate the interior shelving with a mix of books and ceramics, and let the traditional architectural lines act as a grounding focal point in a contemporary room.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive heat or humidity fluctuations, and periodically applying a quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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