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Chippendale Style 4 Door Breakfront Bookcase
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Chippendale Style 4 Door Breakfront Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The astragal glazed doors open to reveal adjustable shelving. The frieze of the bookcase having carved moldings. Presented in good condition. Circa 1900

Sizes

Height - 50" (127cm)

Width - 72" (183cm)

Depth - 17 1/2" (45cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1143443
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LP89-25
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Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase.
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This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The astragal glazed doors open to reveal adjustable shelving. The frieze of the bookcase having carved moldings. Presented in good condition. Circa 1900

Sizes

Height - 50" (127cm)

Width - 72" (183cm)

Depth - 17 1/2" (45cm)

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1143443
Dealers Internal Ref
LP89-25
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A four-door Chippendale style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring astragal glazed glass panels and carved ball-and-claw feet.

Chippendale Style 4 Door Breakfront Bookcase

Archive II A four-door Chippendale style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring astragal glazed glass panels and carved ball-and-claw feet. View II
Archive III A four-door Chippendale style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring astragal glazed glass panels and carved ball-and-claw feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A four-door Chippendale style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring astragal glazed glass panels and carved ball-and-claw feet.
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Archive VIII A four-door Chippendale style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring astragal glazed glass panels and carved ball-and-claw feet. View VIII
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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Norwich
United Kingdom

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Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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A four-door Chippendale style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring astragal glazed glass panels and carved ball-and-claw feet.
Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase
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A four-door Chippendale style mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring astragal glazed glass panels and carved ball-and-claw feet.
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A Chippendale style breakfront bookcase is a large storage cabinet featuring a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. Originating in eighteenth-century England, this design incorporates decorative astragal glazing, timber shelving, and traditional mahogany craftsmanship.

These bookcases are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany and high-grade mahogany veneers, combined with glass panels for the doors. Traditional joinery, carved timber feet, and adjustable shelving are primary construction elements.

Chippendale style influence is recognised through architectural details such as geometric astragal door glazing, carved acanthus leaves, and ball-and-claw feet. Additional indicators include hand-dovetailed joinery and solid brass door hardware.

A breakfront bookcase anchors a living room, dining space, or home office by acting as a structural focal point. Balancing classic volumes with modern ceramics or framed artwork creates visual contrast against dark wood tones.

Position mahogany furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement and finish degradation. Clean glass panels with a lint-free cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood lustre.
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