Antique Narrow Mahogany Bookcase, 1900s

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A handsome and beautifully proportioned 20th-century narrow mahogany bookcase, combining practical open storage, elegant traditional styling and wonderfully slim proportions … Read more A handsome and beautifully proportioned 20th-century narrow mahogany bookcase, combining practical open storage, elegant traditional styling and wonderfully slim proportions within a highly versatile design. Well made and of good quality, this attractive bookcase is particularly desirable for its narrow profile, providing useful storage and display capacity while occupying relatively little floor space. The bookcase features two fixed open shelves, creating three practical display levels suitable for books, ornaments, photographs, collectibles and other decorative objects. The top is enhanced by a beautifully carved edge, introducing subtle decorative detail and refinement while maintaining the clean and understated character of the overall design. The mahogany displays gorgeous natural grain, rich warm colouring and attractive tonal variation throughout, giving the bookcase considerable depth and visual appeal. At only 21 cm deep, the bookcase has an exceptionally useful shallow profile. Its 76.5 cm width and 91.5 cm height provide generous vertical storage while allowing it to fit comfortably into narrower spaces where a conventional bookcase may be unsuitable. Its versatile proportions make it particularly suitable for a hallway, study, living room, bedroom or library, where it can provide accessible storage without dominating the surrounding interior. The combination of two fixed shelves, three useful display levels, carved upper detailing and beautifully matured mahogany makes this a particularly attractive and practical piece of 20th-century furniture. Presented in good vintage condition, with appropriate signs of age and historic use consistent with its 20th-century origin. A highly versatile narrow mahogany bookcase combining practical open shelving, elegant carved detailing and beautifully matured timber within a timeless traditional design. Dimensions: Height: 91.5 cm Width: 76.5 cm Depth: 21 cm Shelf Heights: Top: 22.5 cm Middle: 22.5 cm Bottom: 26 cm Weight: Approximately 25 kg (55 lb). See less