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18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Bookcase

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An Exceptional Quality And Rarely Found, 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Bookcase Cupboard, Having Greek Key Carved Decoration To Cornice, Over Two Superbly Figured Panelled Cupboard Doors, Enclosing Three Adjustable Shelves, And Secretaire Writing Drawer With Fitted Interior Plus Three Long Drawers With Original Brass Swan Neck Handles To Base, Raised On Original Shaped Bracket Feet.  This fabulous 18th century mahogany library bookcase is a great example of 18th century cabinet making. Its construction is of the highest quality and all of the materials which have been used are the best that money would have been able to buy at the time. As a result of the careful consideration in terms of design and the highly figured, rich mahogany timbers used, the bookcase boasts incredible elegance for a piece of furniture with such presence. Of course from a practical perspective the bookcase is a great size and boasts a huge amount of functional storage space. It still retains its original brass swan neck handles as well as its original shaped bracket feet, which is a great feature and the solid blind panel doors are something much less frequently found than the more common astragal glazed variations. Of course the bookcase has also retained a quite wonderful untouched colour and patina and just like all of the object which we offer for sale it has received a natural wax polish in our workshops to ensure it is in the best possible condition for placement straight into a home of office before being places on sale. Circa 1760. Height 83.5in. Width 41.25in. Depth 24in. SHIPPING Please be aware that we the sellers of this item can confirm that due to the volume & type of wood species contained within, no restricted species CITES licence is required to ship this item cross border. Please ignore any automated warnings regarding potential shipping delays for this piece which the 1st dibs automated system displays on your screen whilst browsing, or trying to checkout. The original shipping and handling time stated is correct and the item does not require any form of permit or licence for shipment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to confirm for you in greater detail.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 83.5 in (212.09 cm)Width: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Chippendale (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bedfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 43591stDibs: LU955844099272

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