Description
Superb Large Antique Open Bookcase
This 19th Century Superb Large Mahogany Antique Open Bookcase dates from ca. 1870 and is in the waterfall design. This wonderful Victorian antique bookcase is of a larger size so can store a good book collection and comes with wonderful charm and character. It has beautifully figured mahogany with fixed open shelves and stands on shaped bracket feet. The Mahogany has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of bees wax finishing.
Approximate Dimensions are:
Height: 102 cm / 40 inches
Width: 183 cm / 72 inches
Depth: 23 cm / 9 inches
Ref No: 08905
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What are the different designs of the Antique Open Bookcase?
The Antique Open Bookcase is a timeless piece of furniture that exudes charm and elegance. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, its intricate carvings and sturdy construction make it a beloved addition to any home or office. With its ample shelving, the bookcase provides a perfect display space for your prized book collection or cherished decor items. First seen in the 18th century, the Antique Open Bookcase is one of those useful pieces of furniture that can house a large book collection, without the hassle of having to open doors to gain quick access. You can often see good examples from the Regency period, breakfront in Mahogany, but they are more commonly seen from the Victorian and Edwardian eras in Walnut and Oak timbers. Most have adjustable shelves, using brass buttons, or slatted wood sections enabling you to have the shelves at various heights. They can stand on a simple plain plinth, to splayed bracket feet and come with little details like blind fretwork carvings or inlay around the edges. These practical antique bookcases also can have decorative carved corbels to column sides, making each piece unique. They are extremely popular pieces of antique furniture and don’t usually hang around due to their smaller size so are easy to fit into any home and surprisingly have a really good storage capacity. The rich history and craftsmanship of the Antique Open Bookcase are sure to impress even the most discerning connoisseurs of fine furniture.
