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Edwardian Mahogany Slim Size Open Bookcase
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Edwardian Mahogany Slim Size Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian period mahogany open bookcase in a slim size , with a shaped top with inlaid decoration, shelves below . A cupboard to the base with inside storage lock and key . The cupboard door also has an inlaid decoration.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09712718
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Sheraton revival husk swags and patera inlay: cabinetmaking popular in the 1910s.
Slim proportions and shaped gallery: parlour furniture of the early 20th century.
Gentle edge rubbing along the fixed shelf fronts: normal handling wear.
Brass ring handle and narrow side hinges: standard fittings for the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244674
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Description
Edwardian period mahogany open bookcase in a slim size , with a shaped top with inlaid decoration, shelves below . A cupboard to the base with inside storage lock and key . The cupboard door also has an inlaid decoration.
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09712718
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Sheraton revival husk swags and patera inlay: cabinetmaking popular in the 1910s.
Slim proportions and shaped gallery: parlour furniture of the early 20th century.
Gentle edge rubbing along the fixed shelf fronts: normal handling wear.
Brass ring handle and narrow side hinges: standard fittings for the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244674
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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Archive I An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion.

Edwardian Mahogany Slim Size Open Bookcase

Archive II An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion. View II
Archive III An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion. View VII
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Archive IX An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion. View IX
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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
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Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion.
Edwardian mahogany slim size open bookcase
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An Edwardian slim mahogany open bookcase featuring an inlaid pediment, three fixed upper shelves, and a lower single door cupboard decorated with a central satinwood oval medallion.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSatinwood oval medallion, Bellflower swag inlay, Shaped pediment, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Edwardian open bookcase dates from 1910 and displays a warm brown mahogany timber finish with contrasting satinwood inlay. The piece stands on bracket feet and incorporates a shaped pediment with bellflower swag decoration, three fixed upper shelves, and a single lower cupboard door centered around a satinwood oval medallion fitted with a drop handle. Additional visible features include horizontal wooden moulding along the interior shelves and straight sides defining the upright profile. Practical dimensions of 122 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 23 cm deep provide a compact footprint suited for narrow walls or corners in a study, home office, or living room. The upper open tiers accommodate collections of books, while the enclosed base section offers discreet storage for household items, making the furniture item an adaptable addition to a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Edwardian bookcase design, produced roughly between 1901 and 1910, typically features lighter proportions than Victorian predecessors, drawing heavy inspiration from 18th-century Sheraton and Hepplewhite styles. Key characteristics include fine mahogany timber, refined satinwood marquetry swags, geometric inlays, and slender upright silhouettes.

Primary woods predominantly included high-grade Cuban or Honduran mahogany, often accented with satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood stringing and inlays. Secondary woods used for drawer linings, backboards, and interior frames were typically pine, oak, or ash.

Authentic period pieces show signs of hand-finished construction, such as hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass drop handles, solid wood back panels, and light age-related oxidisation on the timber. The inlay work should be crisp and flush with the surrounding veneer.

Slim open bookcases are ideally suited for narrow alcoves, hallways, or home offices. Style the open upper shelves with a curated mix of bound books, ceramics, and small sculptures, using the lower cupboard to conceal contemporary items.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Position the unit away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and veneer fading.
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