Antique English Mahogany Secretary ~ Bookcase

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Richly figured mahogany gives this English secretary bookcase its warmth, refinement, and traditional English presence. It is unusually narrow and … Read more Richly figured mahogany gives this English secretary bookcase its warmth, refinement, and traditional English presence. It is unusually narrow and shallow for such a design, making it ideal for more cozy rooms. The design carries the enduring influence of Georgian cabinetmaking, with a shaped broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors with astragal mullions, and a beautifully balanced façade that brings together display, storage, and writing.
Mahogany has long been treasured in English furniture making for its depth of color, strength, and expressive grain. On this secretary bookcase, the wood is especially beautiful across the fall front and drawer fronts, where the movement of the grain creates a warm, lustrous surface. The fall front opens to reveal a leather inset writing surface with small fitted interior drawers, preserving the classic purpose of the secretary as a practical writing desk and an elegant cabinet.
The upper bookcase offers display behind glass doors, while the lower section provides useful drawer storage with brass pulls and escutcheons. Its narrow scale makes it especially appealing, offering the sophistication of English cabinetmaking in a graceful and functional form.
Circa early 1900s
Measures 76H x 22W x 18D; 28D with desktop open.
Writing surface 28H
This piece is available at Inessa Stewart’s Antiques, Dallas Design District, Dallas, Texas. See less