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19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Low Bookcase
Straffan Antiques
for sale €5,558     $6,033
£4,750
Straffan Antiques

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19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Low Bookcase

19th century
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A 19th century rosewood breakfront low bookcase, with carved frieze on top, adjustable shelving, over plinth base. This high quality bookcase has superb shelving for books and collectables.

160cm H x 198cm W x 45cm D

5ft 3in H x 6½ft W x 18in D

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Straffan Antiques has dated this Rosewood Breakfront Low Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1095114
Dealers Internal Reference
A5358
Dealers Notes

Straffan Antiques was established in 1988 and is a family run business. We deal in 18th and 19th century Irish, English and French furniture and gilt mirrors. We also stock decorative objects, paintings and sculpture.

Good to know: we deliver nationwide and internationally. And, we are a member of Irish Antique Dealer Association (IADA) and CINOA.

Our showroom in Straffan, county Kildare, is housed in a number of old farm buildings. There's also a café on the grounds serving delicious food, great coffee and tea.

We're open five days a week, Tuesday - Saturday.

Phone: +35316274018

Website: straffanantiques.com

Instagram: straffan_antiques

Description
A 19th century rosewood breakfront low bookcase, with carved frieze on top, adjustable shelving, over plinth base. This high quality bookcase has superb shelving for books and collectables.

160cm H x 198cm W x 45cm D

5ft 3in H x 6½ft W x 18in D

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Straffan Antiques has dated this Rosewood Breakfront Low Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095114
Dealers Internal Ref
A5358
Straffan Antiques
Straffan Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2019

18th & 19th century period furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Straffan Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Straffan Antiques is a registered member of CINOA

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Straffan Antiques

Straffan Antiques
Telephone 00353 1627 4018
Location
Barberstown
Straffan
Co.Kildare
W23 V628
Ireland
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/straffanantiques
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A nineteenth-century rosewood breakfront low bookcase with open shelves, carved floral motifs along the upper frieze, and a sturdy plinth base.
19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Low Bookcase
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A nineteenth-century rosewood breakfront low bookcase with open shelves, carved floral motifs along the upper frieze, and a sturdy plinth base.
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A breakfront low bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side sections, combined with a lower height suitable for positioning beneath dado rails or artwork.

These pieces were typically constructed with solid rosewood or thick rosewood veneers over pine or oak cores, complemented by hand-carved decorative motifs and adjustable wooden shelves.

Authentic period examples display distinct grain figures characteristic of Brazilian or East Indian rosewood, hand-cut joinery, and natural patination or mellowing of the timber finish.

Position the piece along an accent wall to display curated books and ceramics, utilizing the flat top surface for table lamps, framed artwork, or sculptural objects.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading.
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