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Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
Shackladys Antiques
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£3,475
Shackladys Antiques

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Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully crafted antique mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring rich, warm tones and a fine polished finish. The design showcases a subtle breakfront form, offering three sections with adjustable shelves ideal for displaying books or decorative objects. The piece stands on a solid plinth base and features clean lines with understated mouldings, allowing the quality of the timber and craftsmanship to stand out. The back interior contrasts elegantly in dark finish, enhancing the depth and character of the display.

This timeless and versatile bookcase would make a refined addition to any study, library, or living space, blending classic elegance with functional design.

Dimensions

Height 44.5 Inches

Width 78.5 Inches

Depth 17 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
199cm (78.35")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1174148
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Description
A beautifully crafted antique mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring rich, warm tones and a fine polished finish.
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The design showcases a subtle breakfront form, offering three sections with adjustable shelves ideal for displaying books or decorative objects.
Shackladys Antiques

The piece stands on a solid plinth base and features clean lines with understated mouldings, allowing the quality of the timber and craftsmanship to stand out. The back interior contrasts elegantly in dark finish, enhancing the depth and character of the display.

fig 1. A wide mahogany open breakfront bookcase with four tiers of shelving containing antique leather-bound books.
fig 1. Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

This timeless and versatile bookcase would make a refined addition to any study, library, or living space, blending classic elegance with functional design.

Dimensions

Height 44.5 Inches

Width 78.5 Inches

Depth 17 Inches

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
199cm (78.35")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174148
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A wide mahogany open breakfront bookcase with four tiers of shelving containing antique leather-bound books.
Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
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A breakfront open bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side sections. Popular in eighteenth and nineteenth-century British furniture design, the open format allows immediate access to literature without glazed doors.

High-quality examples were primarily crafted from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with fine wood veneers on cabinet faces. The interior shelving was typically supported by adjustable wooden pegs or saw-tooth strips over a solid plinth base.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut joinery, secondary timbers such as pine or oak for interior and back panels, and natural wood grain variations. Genuine mahogany exhibits a rich patina developed through decades of light exposure and oxidation.

Position the piece along a central wall to anchor a living room, home office, or hallway. Combine leather-bound volumes with ceramic objects, framed art, and metallic accents to create a balanced, layered display.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and excessive sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, and uneven colour loss. Clean surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the lustre.
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