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Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C
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Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

19th century
Sold 17 October 2026 · Regent Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful antique George III inlaid flame mahogany and satin wood crossbanded secretaire bookcase, circa 1815 in date.

The upper section with an arched pediment cornice flanked by turned finials, the pair of  astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves for displaying your best books.

The fall front drawer opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire with a green baize writing surface, six small drawers above pigeon holes and a pair of bookend slides, for storing letters and documents, flanking a small cupboard, over three long graduated drawers. The drawers are all fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles.

Below the secretaire drawer there are three long graduated drawers, fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles.

The bookcase has it's original locks, keys and handles and stands on it's original splayed bracket feet.

Condition:

In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:Height 250 cm x Width 127 cm x Depth 57 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 8 foot, 2 inches x Width 4 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A5388

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234193
Dealers Internal Reference
A5388
Description
This is a beautiful antique George III inlaid flame mahogany and satin wood crossbanded secretaire bookcase, circa 1815 in date.
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The upper section with an arched pediment cornice flanked by turned finials, the pair of  astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves for displaying your best books.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment, astragal glazed doors, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

The fall front drawer opens to reveal a well fitted secretaire with a green baize writing surface, six small drawers above pigeon holes and a pair of bookend slides, for storing letters and documents, flanking a small cupboard, over three long graduated drawers. The drawers are all fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles.

fig 2. A George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment, astragal glazed doors, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

Below the secretaire drawer there are three long graduated drawers, fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles.

The bookcase has it's original locks, keys and handles and stands on it's original splayed bracket feet.

fig 3. A George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment, astragal glazed doors, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

Condition:

In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:Height 250 cm x Width 127 cm x Depth 57 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 8 foot, 2 inches x Width 4 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches

fig 4. A George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment, astragal glazed doors, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A5388

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1800s.

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234193
Dealers Internal Ref
A5388
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment, astragal glazed doors, and lower drawers on bracket feet. SOLD17 OCT 26

Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C

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A George III flame mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring an arched pediment, astragal glazed doors, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase C1815 19th C
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  • ObjectSecretaire Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Mahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Flame mahogany veneer, Oval inlay, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 250 cm (98 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This George III flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded secretaire bookcase dates from around 1815 in the Georgian style. The upper section has an arched pediment cornice with turned finials at each corner, housing a pair of glazed doors with astragal lattice bars that open to reveal adjustable shelving filled with books. Below, the fall front top drawer opens to display a fitted interior with a green baize writing surface, pigeonholes, small drawers, and bookend slides, sitting above three long graduated drawers fitted with oval brass Prince of Wales feathers handles and key escutcheons. The whole piece stands on splayed bracket feet. It measures 250 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. In a home today, this substantial storage cabinet suits a traditional gentleman's library, study, or home office to organise correspondence, store documents, and display literature. The warm brown flame mahogany veneer displays rich natural figuring on the drawer fronts, complemented by satinwood crossbanding and light wood stringing details. Original brass hardware, locks, and keys complete the construction.

FAQs

A George III secretaire bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of British storage furniture dating from the late 18th or early 19th century, featuring an upper glazed display section and a fall-front desk drawer positioned above a chest of drawers.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, often decorated with satinwood inlays, brass oval handles, and hand-blown glass panes secured by geometric wooden astragal glazing bars.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods, hand-cut glass panes within the glazed doors, original brass locks, and period-correct oval marquetry or line inlays.

Position the secretaire bookcase as a architectural focal point in a dining room, study, or living area, surrounding it with modern artwork or contemporary lighting to create a balanced interior aesthetic.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and excessive sunlight to avoid cracking or fading, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically using a clean cotton cloth.
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