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Victorian Golden Mahogany Open Bookcase
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Victorian Golden Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 24 September 2025 · The Dorking Desk Shop
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Description

Victorian golden mahogany open bookcase with inlaid detail and 3 adjustable shelves.

Size 52 x 12 x 44 inches tall (131 x 31 x 112 cm tall)

Price £575

Stock no. 5961

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA966276
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5961
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Description
Victorian golden mahogany open bookcase with inlaid detail and 3 adjustable shelves.

Size 52 x 12 x 44 inches tall (131 x 31 x 112 cm tall)

Price £575

Stock no. 5961

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966276
Dealers Internal Ref
5961
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A rectangular Victorian golden mahogany open bookcase filled with leather-bound books across its four shelves, featuring a moulded cornice top.
Victorian golden mahogany open bookcase
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A rectangular Victorian golden mahogany open bookcase filled with leather-bound books across its four shelves, featuring a moulded cornice top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Open shelving, Plinth base, Dental moulding
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Victorian library furniture typically features robust proportions, high-quality timber such as mahogany or oak, and classical architectural details like cornices and plinth bases.

These pieces were constructed using solid timber and dense veneers, joined with traditional dovetail and mortise-and-tenon methods, often featuring hand-finished surfaces.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber grain, secondary woods used in internal framing, hand-cut joinery, and natural ageing characteristics such as patina and oxidation.

Pairing dark wood furniture with neutral walls and mixed accessories creates visual balance, allowing the rich grain and traditional craftsmanship to function as a focal point.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically treat the wood with traditional microcrystalline wax.
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