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Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 11 May 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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A smart and very well made antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

The quality is great, this sits on a plinth base, with adjustable shelves and lovely carved corbels beneath the top edge. The mahogany grain patterns and colour tones and beautiful throughout.

This is in excellent condition for its age, we have had it re-polished. There is just some minor old wear here and there remaining beneath the polish.

Width – 36 inches , 92 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 31 cm

Height – 44 inches , 112 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA1175330
Dealers Internal Reference
11356
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Description
A smart and very well made antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
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The quality is great, this sits on a plinth base, with adjustable shelves and lovely carved corbels beneath the top edge.
Marylebone Antiques

The mahogany grain patterns and colour tones and beautiful throughout.

fig 1. A freestanding Victorian open bookcase made from dark mahogany wood featuring multiple fixed shelves and fluted side columns.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

This is in excellent condition for its age, we have had it re-polished. There is just some minor old wear here and there remaining beneath the polish.

Width – 36 inches , 92 cm

Depth – 12 inches , 31 cm

Height – 44 inches , 112 cm

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175330
Dealers Internal Ref
11356
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A freestanding Victorian open bookcase made from dark mahogany wood featuring multiple fixed shelves and fluted side columns.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A freestanding Victorian open bookcase made from dark mahogany wood featuring multiple fixed shelves and fluted side columns.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Dentil moulding, Plinth base, Open shelving
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

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Victorian open bookcases gained popularity during the 19th century as literacy rates increased and home libraries became a staple of middle and upper-class domestic interiors. These pieces were designed for accessibility, allowing households to display and retrieve reference books and literature easily.

Authentic period bookcases are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring pine secondary woods for interior elements like shelving backs. Construction methods include dovetail joints on drawers where applicable, hand-cut joinery, and traditional timber backboards.

Authenticity is determined by examining the wood grain, patina, and structural construction techniques. Genuine 19th-century pieces display signs of age such as hand-planed surfaces, irregular tool marks on internal elements, timber shrinkage, and traditional wax polishes rather than modern synthetic varnishes.

A dark wood antique bookcase adds grounding contrast and historical texture to contemporary spaces. It can be styled by alternating books vertically and horizontally, incorporating metallic objects or ceramics to break up the lines, and maintaining a balanced distribution of colour across the shelves.

To preserve antique mahogany, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting and fading. Clean the surface periodically with a soft, lint-free cloth and feed the wood occasionally with a traditional beeswax polish to maintain its moisture and finish.
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