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Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase
Shackladys Antiques
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Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase

19th century
Description

Mahogany four-door inverted breakfront library bookcase the moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior. The base section has four panelled doors opening to reveal an arrangement of drawers and shelves. All raised up on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 90.5 Inches

Width 76.5 Inches

Depth 22 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
194cm (76.38")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1051456
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Description
Mahogany four-door inverted breakfront library bookcase the moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior. The base section has four panelled doors opening to reveal an arrangement of drawers and shelves. All raised up on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 90.5 Inches

Width 76.5 Inches

Depth 22 Inches

Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
194cm (76.38")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
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Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase

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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
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CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A large Victorian flame mahogany four-door breakfront library bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors and panelled lower cupboard doors.
Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase
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A large Victorian flame mahogany four-door breakfront library bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors and panelled lower cupboard doors.
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A breakfront bookcase is a substantial cabinet design where the central section projects forward beyond the adjacent side wing sections. This architectural profile originated in the 18th century to break up the visual monotony of expansive wall-length furniture.

Cabinetmakers predominantly constructed 19th-century breakfront bookcases using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often incorporating flame veneer panels, hand-cut glass panes, and brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-blown glass with subtle surface waviness, original brass locks, and solid wood backboards with natural age oxidisation.

A large breakfront bookcase serves as an architectural anchor in open-plan spaces, formal dining rooms, or home offices, offering balanced proportion when filled with matched book collections, ceramics, or sculpture.

Mahogany should be dusted regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and polished twice yearly with beeswax to nourish the timber and preserve the historic finish. Avoid placing timber near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity.
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