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Antique Chippendale Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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for sale €67,860     $73,660
£58,000

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Antique Chippendale Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

18th century
Description

A fine quality impressive mid-18th Century Chippendale period flame figured mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, having bold carved & dentilled swan-neck pediment enclosing blind fretwork with central plinth. The Bookcase with interlaced oval astragal glazed doors above double serpentine base with crossbanded panelled doors flanked by flame figured, crossbanded & cock-beaded drawers supported on shaped plinth ending on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
295cm (116.14")
Width
275cm (108.27")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1124783
Dealers Internal Reference
9899
Description
A fine quality impressive mid-18th Century Chippendale period flame figured mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, having bold carved & dentilled swan-neck pediment enclosing blind fretwork with central plinth. The Bookcase with interlaced oval astragal glazed doors above double serpentine base with crossbanded panelled doors flanked by flame figured, crossbanded & cock-beaded drawers supported on shaped plinth ending on bracket feet.
Height
295cm (116.14")
Width
275cm (108.27")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124783
Dealers Internal Ref
9899
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors.
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Archive I A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors.

Antique Chippendale Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Archive II A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors. View II
Archive III A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors.
Archive V A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors. View V
Archive VI A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors. View VI
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Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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W8 4BN
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A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors.
Antique Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase
Ref: SA1124783
A Georgian Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, lattice fretwork, four glazed doors with oval astragal glazing bars, and a base with drawers and cupboard doors.
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  • ObjectBookcase
  • Period18th century
  • StyleChippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Astragal glazing, Breakfront profile, Fretwork lattice
  • SizeH 295 cm (116 in) x W 275 cm (108 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This 18th century Chippendale period breakfront bookcase comes in dark brown flame figured mahogany with brass hardware, featuring a swan-neck pediment with blind fretwork, interlaced oval astragal glazed doors, and a double serpentine base containing crossbanded panelled doors flanked by cock-beaded drawers on bracket feet. The rich timber grain, cast brass drop handles on the drawers, and decorative lattice panels within the swan-neck pediment define its formal Georgian appearance, providing substantial storage and display space for a gentleman's library or principal reception room. Measuring 295 cm high, 275 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, it creates a commanding focal point in a large interior setting.

FAQs

Originating in the mid-to-late eighteenth century, Chippendale breakfront bookcases feature a prominent central section that projects forward beyond the side wings. Design elements typically include pediments such as swan-neck or pagoda styles, intricate astragal glazing bars, and high-grade mahogany construction.

These pieces were primarily crafted from solid and veneered Cuban or West Indian mahogany, with secondary woods like oak or pine used for drawer linings and carcass interiors. Glazed doors feature individual glass panes secured with wooden astragal mouldings, while base drawers are joined using hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand craftsmanship, such as uneven hand-sawn timber marks on the back panels, hand-cut dovetails, and cast brass handles with original threaded posts and nuts. The glass often contains natural imperfections, air bubbles, or slight distortion characteristic of historic cylinder glass.

A large breakfront cabinet serves as an architectural anchor along a main wall in a dining room, living area, or home office. Pairing the traditional dark timber with light, neutral wall paint or contemporary artwork creates an intentional contrast between historic furniture and modern aesthetics.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp conditions to prevent timber movement, veneer lifting, or wood splitting.
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