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19thc Walnut Break Front Bookcase
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19thc Walnut Break Front Bookcase

19th century
Sold 26 November 2024 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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19thc Walnut Break Front Bookcase

A classic 19th-century walnut breakfront bookcase, characterised by its stepped front that creates an interesting and functional design. This piece typically features adjustable shelves to accommodate books of varying sizes, as well as a plinth base for stability and a finished look.

72” w x 44 h x 13” d

183cm x 112cm x 33cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1094082
Dealers Internal Reference
6150
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

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19thc Walnut Break Front Bookcase
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A classic 19th-century walnut breakfront bookcase, characterised by its stepped front that creates an interesting and functional design.
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

This piece typically features adjustable shelves to accommodate books of varying sizes, as well as a plinth base for stability and a finished look.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century walnut breakfront bookcase featuring three recessed open shelving sections and projecting architectural framing.
fig 1. 19thc Walnut Break Front Bookcase

72” w x 44 h x 13” d

183cm x 112cm x 33cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1094082
Dealers Internal Ref
6150
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A nineteenth-century walnut breakfront bookcase featuring three recessed open shelving sections and projecting architectural framing.
19thc Walnut Break Front Bookcase
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A nineteenth-century walnut breakfront bookcase featuring three recessed open shelving sections and projecting architectural framing.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Pine
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBreakfront configuration, Cornice moulding, Open shelving
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

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The breakfront style features a central section that projects forward from the flanking outer sections, creating architectural depth and visual interest.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, frequently enhanced with decorative veneers and solid timber mouldings.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate fixings, and natural patina accumulated over decades of use.

Positioning the piece against a neutral wall allows the rich timber grain to serve as a focal point, pairing traditional architecture with minimalist styling or curated collections.

Maintain stable ambient temperatures and relative humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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