Antique Small Mahogany Trolley Bookcase

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A charming and highly versatile 20th-century trolley bookcase, beautifully constructed in mahogany and distinguished by its compact proportions, elegant turned … Read more A charming and highly versatile 20th-century trolley bookcase, beautifully constructed in mahogany and distinguished by its compact proportions, elegant turned supports and original brass castors.

Designed to combine practical storage with mobility, the piece can serve equally well as a small bookcase, book trolley, serving trolley or occasional display stand, making it a particularly adaptable addition to an interior.

The open construction provides convenient space for books, magazines and decorative objects while allowing them to remain easily accessible. Its compact proportions make the piece particularly useful where floor space is limited.

Elegant turned legs provide an attractive traditional element to the design and terminate in the original brass castors, allowing the trolley to be moved conveniently while preserving its established character.

The edges feature attractive reeded detailing, adding subtle decoration and demonstrating the attention to craftsmanship found throughout the piece.

The mahogany displays gorgeous natural grain, rich warm colouring and attractive tonal variation, giving the trolley considerable depth and visual character.

Measuring 70 cm wide and only 45 cm deep, the piece is particularly versatile and could be positioned beside a sofa or armchair, within a library or study, or used as a mobile serving and display piece within a living or dining room.

The combination of richly coloured mahogany, reeded detailing, turned supports and original brass castors gives this unusual trolley bookcase considerable decorative appeal while retaining excellent everyday functionality.

Presented in good vintage condition, with appropriate signs of age and historic use consistent with its 20th-century origin.

A highly desirable small mahogany trolley bookcase combining practical open storage, elegant detailing and original brass castors within an unusual and versatile design.

Dimensions:
Height: 84.5 cm
Width: 70 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Weight: Approximately 20 kg (44 lb) See less