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19th century Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €7,547     $8,192
£6,450

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19th century Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
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A fabulous quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase, having a moulded edge cornice with dentil moulding and a swan neck pediment at the centre with decorative circular fan inlays, the frieze below having further decorative inlay, having four astrigal glazed doors below opening to reveal three adjustable shelves at the sides and two adjustable shelves at the centre, the bottom section having four inlaid panelled doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves in each section, supported on a plinth base.  The bookcase is in excellent condition and having a nice warm rich mahogany colour.  Circa 1880.

90" x 23 1/2" x 96" high

230cms x 60cms x 245cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203917
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3778
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A fabulous quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase, having a moulded edge cornice with dentil moulding and a swan neck pediment at the centre with decorative circular fan inlays, the frieze below having further decorative inlay, having four astrigal glazed doors below opening to reveal three adjustable shelves at the sides and two adjustable shelves at the centre, the bottom section having four inlaid panelled doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves in each section, supported on a plinth base.  The bookcase is in excellent condition and having a nice warm rich mahogany colour.  Circa 1880.

90" x 23 1/2" x 96" high

230cms x 60cms x 245cms high

Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203917
Dealers Internal Ref
3778
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Suffolk
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A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a swan-neck pediment, geometrically glazed upper doors, and inlaid lower cupboard doors.
19th Century inlaid mahogany breakfront bookcase
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A breakfront bookcase is a cabinet design developed in the 18th century where the central section projects forward beyond the flanking side wings, creating a layered, architectural silhouette.

These pieces were primarily constructed from dense woods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring glass-paned doors with wooden astragal glazing bars and decorative wood marquetry or stringing inlay.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, slight irregularities in hand-blown glass panes, solid wood backings, and original brass hardware or locks.

A breakfront cabinet works as a focal point in a formal dining room, study, or living space, providing storage for literature, ceramics, or curated glassware alongside contemporary artwork.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent shrinking or fading, and apply a beeswax polish annually using a soft cloth to preserve the original finish.
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