Large 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase

Sn5410 Superb quality XIXth century open bookcase in plum pudding mahogany, having oversailing top with outstanding mahogany grain above three height adjustable shelves flanked by ro...

R021 attractive 19th century bookcase or display cabinet in walnut, having figured walnut top with a shaped gallery and moulded edge above a pair of glazed doors with burr walnut fie...

Sn5260 A large Victorian, mahogany open bookcase, having figured mahogany oversailing top with moulded edge above four fixed shelves, all flanked by pilasters with decorative drop ca...

Sn5377 Fine quality large Victorian mahogany bookcase, having figured mahogany top above shallow frieze and two open sections with height adjustable shelves, all flanked by fine qual...

Sn3533 fine and elegant Victorian bookcase in mahogany with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing 3 height adjustable shelves, projecting base with two cushion shape...

0596 Victorian open bookcase in mahogany, having figured top above shallow frieze and three height adjustable shelves, all flanked by reeded pilasters and drop carvings, standing on ...

Exceptional, 19th Century French Bookcase in Plum Pudding Mahogany. The tall upper body has 3 glazed doors that showcase a storage cavity that is outfitted with four adjustable shelv...

An attractive 19th century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, marquetry and crossbanded inlaid top, moulded edge, above two-tiered bookshelf with quarter sections divide...

An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers and Wonderful Carving Throughout. This superb bookcase features the best quality mahogany veneers laid on to an oak carcase with solid mahogany doors, all expensive features that were only employed by the best workshops when money was no object. The shaped cornice and the panelled lower doors suggest a gothic inspiration but this is handled with real delicacy which was often not the case with later 19th century gothic revivalism which could be overbearing and overpowering to the eye. Designed for the display of fine books, porcelain or objects, the top section of the bookcase is largely plain, allowing the fine veneers to shine in conjunction with small carvings on the pilasters and a number of finely executed mouldings. The lower section is where the decorative scheme becomes more pronounced, small acanthus carvings on the pilasters framing the spectacular panelled doors which are executed in particularly high relief. Even here where the decoration is more prominent, the grain of the mahogany catches the eye first as it is so beautifully figured and of excellent colour. The pilasters on this lower section are carved so as to simulate partially octagonal columns of obvious gothic inspiration and there are pull out reading and writing slides concealed in the frieze between the upper and lower sections. The doors in the base section open to reveal simple cupboards...

Elegant large open bookcase in mahogany from the end of the 19th century from England Very beautiful large bookcase what is uncommun The book...

A beautiful antique early 19th century Victorian bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1850. This bookcase featu...

Elegant large open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century Very beautiful open bookcase called breakfront which has a central deeper part. Which gives a nice line to the bookcase...