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Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
Description

Good quality early Victorian period secretaire bookcase.

Coming in two sections for easy movement. Upper bookcase section having twin glazed opening doors with locking key revealing four shelf interior. Offering plenty of book storage and display space.

Base section raised on plinth and bun feet. Having upper pull out fitted drawer with locking key. Fall down front revealing well fitted satin wood fronted drawers and green leather writing surface.

Lower twin opening cupboard doors revealing pull out fitted slides and right hand bottle storage drawer.

Having original polish finish. In good condition. Small areas of wear commensurate with age.

Circa 1830

Measurements

Height Overall 94"

Height to Base Section 42"

Width 52"

Depth 23"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1800s.

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SA332589
Dealers Internal Reference
359B30/1 (Bombe)
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Description
Good quality early Victorian period secretaire bookcase.

Coming in two sections for easy movement.

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Upper bookcase section having twin glazed opening doors with locking key revealing four shelf interior.
Harrison Antique Furniture

Offering plenty of book storage and display space.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Base section raised on plinth and bun feet. Having upper pull out fitted drawer with locking key. Fall down front revealing well fitted satin wood fronted drawers and green leather writing surface.

Lower twin opening cupboard doors revealing pull out fitted slides and right hand bottle storage drawer.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Having original polish finish. In good condition. Small areas of wear commensurate with age.

Circa 1830

Measurements

Height Overall 94"

Height to Base Section 42"

Width 52"

Depth 23"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA332589
Dealers Internal Ref
359B30/1 (Bombe)
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
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At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors.

Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Archive II A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View IX
Archive X A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View X
Archive XI A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors. View XIII
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A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors.
Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
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A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase featuring a two-door glazed upper cabinet set atop a pull-out writing drawer and lower panelled cupboard doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Bureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed arched doors, Fall-front secretaire drawer, Flame mahogany panels, Turned feet

This early Victorian secretaire bookcase from 1830 is formed of mahogany with a warm brown original polish finish, comprising two separable sections. The upper display cabinet has twin arched glazed doors opening to reveal shelves, while the lower section stands on turned bun feet and a plinth base. A central fall-front secretaire drawer pulls out to disclose fitted interior drawers and a green leather writing surface, positioned directly above twin panelled cupboard doors that enclose further storage options. Metal locks and keys secure the various compartments, and small areas of surface wear are visible across the wood in line with the age of the item. Measuring 132 cm wide, 58 cm deep, and 239 cm high overall, this substantial piece serves as practical storage furniture for a home study, library, or traditional living space. It provides ample room for book display, writing tasks, and general organisation, combining a display cabinet, bureau desk, and lower storage cupboard within a single traditional standing unit that anchors a room effectively.

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A Victorian secretaire bookcase is a two-part storage piece featuring a glazed upper bookcase section positioned above a lower cabinet containing a fold-down or pull-out writing drawer fitted with internal compartments. Originating earlier and perfected during the nineteenth century, it provided a space-saving combination of book display, document storage, and writing area.

These pieces were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers laid over secondary timbers such as pine or oak. Construction details typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass lock mechanisms, glass door panes, and flame mahogany panel veneers on drawer fronts and cupboard doors.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetailing on drawer joints, period-correct brass hardware, original lock plates, and minor visible imperfections in the mouth-blown glass. Examining the secondary timber on drawer bases and checking for hand-carved mouldings or turned feet also indicates mid-to-late nineteenth-century manufacture.

Integrate the piece into a contemporary living room, hallway, or study as a functional focal point alongside modern lighting and understated decor. Utilise the glazed upper section for curated book or ceramic displays while maintaining the lower desk section for modern stationery storage.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth and apply natural beeswax polish once or twice per year along the wood grain. Keep the cabinet positioned away from direct sunlight, radiators, and significant humidity fluctuations to prevent wood shrinkage, veneer movement, or surface finish degradation.
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