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A George III Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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for sale €79,560     $86,360
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A George III Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

18th century
Description

A Superb George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase,

The raised architectural pediment, with a detailed moulded edge, above arched Gothic glazed doors carved with acanthus,

resting on a raised panelled door base with a deep plate-form base, (a design often seen in Thomas Chippendale work)

Footnote: The design for this bookcase can be seen in the Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale by Christopher Gilbert page 41 figure 65, as one of four bookcases commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn for his London townhouse in St James Square, or at Nostell Priory

Physical Dimensions
Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
287cm (112.99")
Declaration

John Carroll Antiques ltd. has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1175055
Description
A Superb George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase,
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The raised architectural pediment, with a detailed moulded edge, above arched Gothic glazed doors carved with acanthus,.
John Carroll Antiques ltd.

resting on a raised panelled door base with a deep plate-form base, (a design often seen in Thomas Chippendale work)

fig 1. A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a broken pediment, four Gothic astragal-glazed upper doors, and four solid mahogany cupboard doors below.
fig 1. A George III Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Footnote: The design for this bookcase can be seen in the Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale by Christopher Gilbert page 41 figure 65, as one of four bookcases commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn for his London townhouse in St James Square, or at Nostell Priory

Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
287cm (112.99")
Date of Manufacture

John Carroll Antiques ltd. has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175055
John Carroll Antiques ltd.
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Archive I A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a broken pediment, four Gothic astragal-glazed upper doors, and four solid mahogany cupboard doors below.

A George III Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

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A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a broken pediment, four Gothic astragal-glazed upper doors, and four solid mahogany cupboard doors below.
A George III Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
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A large George III mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a broken pediment, four Gothic astragal-glazed upper doors, and four solid mahogany cupboard doors below.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBroken pediment, Gothic astragal glazing, Breakfront section, Panelled cupboard doors
  • SizeH 254 cm (100 in) x W 287 cm (113 in)

This George III Chippendale breakfront library bookcase is formed of rich brown mahogany with glass and brass hardware, reflecting the Georgian period. The architectural broken pediment sits above four glazed upper doors decorated with Gothic astragal glazing bars and delicate metal hardware. The lower section comprises four solid panelled cupboard doors with decorative trim, each fitted with small metal handles. Visible details include carved acanthus motifs on the upper arches, ornate mouldings along the cornices, and a sturdy stepped plinth base supporting the entire structure. The piece stands 254 cm high and 287 cm wide. In a modern residence, this grand breakfront bookcase is suited for placement in a traditional study, a formal library, or a spacious drawing room to display collections of books and decorative objects behind glass panels.

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A George III Chippendale breakfront bookcase is an 18th-century piece of library furniture characterised by a central section that projects forward from the side wings, architectural pediments, and intricate decorative glazing bars reflecting Gothic or Classical influences.

These bookcases were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine internal framing, individual glass panes, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-sawn timber marks, original wooden back panels with historic patination, individual glass panes secured by putty within astragal glazing bars, and period-correct joinery without modern machine screws.

Anchor the piece as the focal point of a formal reception room, home office, or expansive hallway, balancing its scale by styling the interior shelves with modern ceramics, framed artwork, and neatly grouped leather-bound volumes.

Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement, clean glass panes with a microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the wood grain.
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