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Antique Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 November 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A large and impressive antique walnut secretaire bookcase, made in England, and dating from around the 1900-1920 period.

This is of fine quality and has lots of great features. It is beautifully made from gorgeous walnut, which has stunning colour tones and grain patterns. There is lots of storage space for books in the astral glazed upper section. There is also lots of storage space in the lower cabinets which have shelving and internal drawers. The central drawer opens and unfolds to reveal a leather topped writing surface, there are four generous drawers in the centre either side of the central section. This stands on bracket feet, has paneled lower doors and a lovely overhanging cornice.

The cornice lifts off and the top section lifts off the base, so this comes in three pieces for ease of transport.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age, with a wonderful all round patina.

Width – 77 inches , 196 cm

Depth – 119 inches , 49 cm

Height – 84 inches , 213 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
196cm (77.17")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1102541
Dealers Internal Reference
9283
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Description
A large and impressive antique walnut secretaire bookcase, made in England, and dating from around the 1900-1920 period.

This is of fine quality and has lots of great features. It is beautifully made from gorgeous walnut, which has stunning colour tones and grain patterns. There is lots of storage space for books in the astral glazed upper section. There is also lots of storage space in the lower cabinets which have shelving and internal drawers.

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The central drawer opens and unfolds to reveal a leather topped writing surface, there are four generous drawers in the centre either side of the central section.
Marylebone Antiques

This stands on bracket feet, has paneled lower doors and a lovely overhanging cornice.

fig 1. An antique walnut breakfront secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a central drop-front writing drawer, and lower cabinet storage with brass hardware.
fig 1. Antique Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

The cornice lifts off and the top section lifts off the base, so this comes in three pieces for ease of transport.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age, with a wonderful all round patina.

Width – 77 inches , 196 cm

Depth – 119 inches , 49 cm

Height – 84 inches , 213 cm

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
196cm (77.17")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102541
Dealers Internal Ref
9283
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique walnut breakfront secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a central drop-front writing drawer, and lower cabinet storage with brass hardware.
Antique Walnut Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
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An antique walnut breakfront secretaire bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, a central drop-front writing drawer, and lower cabinet storage with brass hardware.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed lattice doors, Drop-front secretaire drawer, Brass drop handles, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 213 cm (84 in) x W 196 cm (77 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward from the flanking side sections, a design popularised in the 18th century to add architectural depth and formal elegance to grand libraries.

These pieces are typically constructed using solid timbers with figured wood veneers, such as burr or straight-grained walnut, applied to secondary woods like pine or oak, and often feature hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authenticity is assessed through construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate brass hardware, natural timber shrinkage, and hand-finished glass panes within the glazed doors.

Balance the visual weight of heavy timber furniture by pairing it with neutral walls, minimalist seating, and a curated mix of books and decorative objects arranged with generous negative space.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the finish.
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