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A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
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A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Description

A handsome mid-19th century Victorian mahogany open bookcase of excellent colour and proportions. The moulded top sits above a fitted interior with three height-adjustable shelves, providing versatile storage for books, decorative pieces and collections.

The shelves are flanked by elegant pilasters, giving the piece a refined architectural appearance, whilst the substantial plinth base provides stability and a classic period profile. The rich brown mahogany timber displays attractive grain and warm patination throughout.

A practical and decorative antique bookcase, ideal for a study, library, sitting room or home office.

Dimensions

•Height: 116 cm

•Width: 121 cm

•Depth: 33 cm

A well-proportioned Victorian bookcase combining useful storage with timeless period elegance.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Declaration

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

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SA1241474
Description
A handsome mid-19th century Victorian mahogany open bookcase of excellent colour and proportions.
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The moulded top sits above a fitted interior with three height-adjustable shelves, providing versatile storage for books, decorative pieces and collections.
Richie Perrott Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian open mahogany bookcase featuring four shelves flanked by turned pilasters on a solid plinth base.
fig 1. A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

The shelves are flanked by elegant pilasters, giving the piece a refined architectural appearance, whilst the substantial plinth base provides stability and a classic period profile. The rich brown mahogany timber displays attractive grain and warm patination throughout.

fig 2. A Victorian open mahogany bookcase featuring four shelves flanked by turned pilasters on a solid plinth base.
fig 2. A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

A practical and decorative antique bookcase, ideal for a study, library, sitting room or home office.

Dimensions

•Height: 116 cm

•Width: 121 cm

•Depth: 33 cm

A well-proportioned Victorian bookcase combining useful storage with timeless period elegance.

fig 3. A Victorian open mahogany bookcase featuring four shelves flanked by turned pilasters on a solid plinth base.
fig 3. A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 4. A Victorian open mahogany bookcase featuring four shelves flanked by turned pilasters on a solid plinth base.
fig 4. A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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A Victorian open mahogany bookcase featuring four shelves flanked by turned pilasters on a solid plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned pilasters, Plinth base, Open shelving, Moulded cornice

A Victorian mahogany open bookcase rendered in a warm brown timber, displaying attractive grain and patination. The architectural design incorporates a moulded cornice, three height-adjustable open shelves within a fitted interior, and turned pilasters flanking the edges, all resting upon a substantial plinth base. Measuring 116 cm in height, 121 cm in width, and 33 cm in depth, the bookcase provides versatile storage for books, decorative pieces, and collections. This practical and decorative antique fits seamlessly into a study, library, sitting room, or home office to organise reading materials and display personal items. The classic period profile and architectural lines complement traditional and transitional interiors alike, serving as a functional storage solution that brings enduring character to domestic workspaces and living areas.

FAQs

Victorian open bookcases typically feature solid timber construction, unglazed shelving for direct access to books, and classical architectural details such as pilasters, moulded cornices, and plinth bases.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as Cuban or West Indian mahogany, oak, and walnut, often using pine or deal for internal backboards.

Authentic Victorian pieces exhibit hand-finished construction, original patina across the wood grain, period-appropriate shelf support mechanisms, and natural signs of age on unseen surfaces.

An open bookcase can be styled by combining vertically and horizontally arranged books with sculptural ceramics, framed artwork, and small decorative items to balance visual weight.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the timber clear of direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight.
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