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William IV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase
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William IV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
Sold 4 February 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Good quality William IV rosewood breakfront bookcase. Figured top over six shelves, the three sections intersected with square columns capped with lyre shaped capitals. Raised on a plinth base.

Circa. 1830

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this William IV Rosewood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
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SA1116980
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7308
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Description
Good quality William IV rosewood breakfront bookcase.
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Figured top over six shelves, the three sections intersected with square columns capped with lyre shaped capitals.
Thakeham Furniture

Raised on a plinth base.

Circa. 1830

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this William IV Rosewood Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116980
Dealers Internal Ref
7308
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A low, dark wood breakfront bookcase featuring multiple open shelving sections and carved pilasters, standing on a wooden floor. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William IV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase

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Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
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Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 3,156
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A low, dark wood breakfront bookcase featuring multiple open shelving sections and carved pilasters, standing on a wooden floor.
William IV rosewood breakfront bookcase
Ref: SA1116980
A low, dark wood breakfront bookcase featuring multiple open shelving sections and carved pilasters, standing on a wooden floor.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront design, Carved pilasters, Open shelving, Plinth base
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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The William IV style, spanning roughly from 1830 to 1837, bridges late Regency and early Victorian design, characterised by robust proportions, classical architectural motifs, and a preference for dark, heavily figured timbers such as rosewood and mahogany.

These pieces typically feature solid timber frames with high-grade veneers, such as rosewood, applied to secondary woods like pine or oak, often incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints, recessed panels, and classical pilasters.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-accurate joinery, hand-turned or carved architectural details like lotus leaves or scrolls, original patination on the timber, and construction methods consistent with pre-industrial workshop production.

An antique breakfront bookcase serves as a grand architectural focal point in a contemporary study or living room, providing substantial display space while contrasting textures with minimalist modern seating and clean lines.

Preserve antique rosewood by maintaining stable room humidity, keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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