What is a secretaire bookcase?

A secretaire bookcase combines a traditional bookshelf with a pull-down writing desk drawer at the chest height. The drop-front panel reveals small interior drawers and pigeonholes for correspondence. This multi-functional form allowed owners to write letters without requiring a separate desk. It represents one of the most versatile cabinet types from the Georgian and Regency eras.

How do I identify a Regency period piece?

Regency pieces often display classical architectural influences, crisp brass inlay, and dark figured mahogany veneers. Pieces from this era frequently utilise bold geometric proportions and clean lines. Makers working in this style during the early nineteenth century also produced distinctive chiffonier bookcases and waterfall shelving units.

Are the shelves adjustable?

Many nineteenth-century bookcases feature adjustable wooden shelving supported by rack-and-pinion mechanisms or wooden toothed strips. This engineering allowed owners to alter shelf heights for varying book sizes. Libraries required flexible storage systems to accommodate diverse volumes, making adjustable shelving a common feature in larger breakfront and library cabinets.

What is flame mahogany?

Flame mahogany is a decorative wood veneer sourced from specific sections of timber where the grain curls into flame-like patterns. Cabinetmakers applied these figured veneers to prominent surfaces like doors and drawer fronts. This material choice catches the light and adds rich visual texture to the front of the cabinet without altering its structural integrity.

Home > Antiques For Sale > 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase > Page 11

19th Century Mahogany Bookcase

237 items · page 11 of 15

← Page 11 of 15 →

A 19th century mahogany bookcase brings enduring warmth and formal utility to a room, offering sturdy shelving framed in rich timber.

Very Tall Plum Pudding Mahogany French Bookcase

19th century

Save

Very Tall Plum Pudding Mahogany French Bookcase

From The Vintage Interiors

£3,950

FOR SALE

bookcases

Antique Victorian Mahogany Four-tier Whatnot Circa 1890

19th century

Save

Antique Victorian Mahogany Four-tier Whatnot Circa 1890

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£1,250

FOR SALE

furniture

19th century

Save

Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Bookcases

From Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

£5,800

FOR SALE

bookcases

19th century

Save

Fine Quality Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Bookcase

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£4,250

FOR SALE

bookcases

19th century

Save

19th Century Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase

From Shackladys Antiques

£14,795

FOR SALE

bookcases

19th century

Save

Impressive 19th Century Mahogany 4 Door Library Bookcase.

From Limited Editions

£3,400

FOR SALE

bookcases

Late C19th Chippendale Revival Mahogany Astragal Glazed Cabinet-on-stand.

19th century

Save

Late C19th Chippendale Revival Mahogany Astragal Glazed Cabinet-on-stand.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,250

FOR SALE

cabinets

19th century

Save

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bookcases with Ormolu Mounts

From Yeats Country Antiques

£5,895

FOR SALE

bookcases

19th century

Save

Victorian Mahogany Cupboard

From Hingstons of Wilton

£1,250

FOR SALE

cupboards

Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th C

19th century

Save

Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£11,750

FOR SALE

bookcases

Listings feature extensive variations in mahogany furniture, ranging from compact hanging shelves and revolving bookcases to monumental four-door library cabinets.

1900 - 1920

Save

Stunning Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

From John Howkins Antiques

£1,650

FOR SALE

cabinets

Victorian Mahogany Cupboard Base Bookcase

19th century

Save

Victorian Mahogany Cupboard Base Bookcase

From E W Cousins and Son

£1,450

FOR SALE

bookcases

Rare Pair of Neoclassical-style Mahogany Cabinets on Stands by C Hindley & Sons, London

19th century

Save

Rare Pair of Neoclassical-style Mahogany Cabinets on Stands by C Hindley & Sons, London

From Georgian Antiques

£3,300

FOR SALE

cabinets

19th century

Save

A Lovely Late 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Centre Mirror Back Cabinet.

From Designer Antiques4u

£995

FOR SALE

cabinets

19th century

Save

19th Century Glazed Bookcase

From Treasury Antiques

£1,450

FOR SALE

bookcases

19th century

Save

Antique Mahogany Desk Tidy Bookshelf

From John Howkins Antiques

£295

FOR SALE

miscellaneous

← 1 ... 9 10 11 12 13 ... 15 →

19th Century Mahogany Bookcase

Very Tall Plum Pudding Mahogany French Bookcase

Antique Victorian Mahogany Four-tier Whatnot Circa 1890

Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Bookcases

Fine Quality Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Bookcase

19th Century Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase

Impressive 19th Century Mahogany 4 Door Library Bookcase.

Late C19th Chippendale Revival Mahogany Astragal Glazed Cabinet-on-stand.

A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bookcases with Ormolu Mounts

Victorian Mahogany Cupboard

Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th C

Stunning Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

Victorian Mahogany Cupboard Base Bookcase

Rare Pair of Neoclassical-style Mahogany Cabinets on Stands by C Hindley & Sons, London

A Lovely Late 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Centre Mirror Back Cabinet.

19th Century Glazed Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Desk Tidy Bookshelf

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories