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Large Regency Period Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase
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Large Regency Period Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 29 July 2026 · Shackladys Antiques
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A fine and substantial Regency period open breakfront bookcase, constructed in richly figured rosewood, the timber of excellent quality with bold, variegated grain and a deep, well-developed patina throughout.

Of architectural form, the bookcase features a gently projecting central section flanked by recessed end bays, all surmounted by a stepped and moulded top. The façade is articulated by elegant fluted pilasters, each crisply carved with foliate capitals and bases, reflecting the refined neoclassical taste of the early 19th century. The frieze and shelf fronts are finished with delicate beaded mouldings, providing subtle ornamentation.

The interior is fitted with adjustable shelving across three principal divisions, allowing for flexible storage. The wider central bay accommodates larger volumes or display, while the flanking sections are arranged in narrower compartments, offering a balanced and practical layout. The interior is finished in a darker tone, enhancing contrast and emphasizing the richness of the rosewood exterior.

Raised on a continuous plinth base that follows the breakfront outline, the bookcase has a solid and well-proportioned stance.

Dimensions

Height: 36.5 inches – 93cm

Width: 77 inches – 196cm

Depth: 16.5 inches – 42cm

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
196cm (77.17")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1206886
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Description
A fine and substantial Regency period open breakfront bookcase, constructed in richly figured rosewood, the timber of excellent quality with bold, variegated grain and a deep, well-developed patina throughout.
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Of architectural form, the bookcase features a gently projecting central section flanked by recessed end bays, all surmounted by a stepped and moulded top.
Shackladys Antiques

The façade is articulated by elegant fluted pilasters, each crisply carved with foliate capitals and bases, reflecting the refined neoclassical taste of the early 19th century. The frieze and shelf fronts are finished with delicate beaded mouldings, providing subtle ornamentation.

fig 1. A large Regency period rosewood breakfront open bookcase featuring tiered shelving and carved pilasters.
fig 1. Large Regency Period Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase

The interior is fitted with adjustable shelving across three principal divisions, allowing for flexible storage. The wider central bay accommodates larger volumes or display, while the flanking sections are arranged in narrower compartments, offering a balanced and practical layout. The interior is finished in a darker tone, enhancing contrast and emphasizing the richness of the rosewood exterior.

fig 2. A large Regency period rosewood breakfront open bookcase featuring tiered shelving and carved pilasters.
fig 2. Large Regency Period Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase

Raised on a continuous plinth base that follows the breakfront outline, the bookcase has a solid and well-proportioned stance.

Dimensions

Height: 36.5 inches – 93cm

Width: 77 inches – 196cm

Depth: 16.5 inches – 42cm

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase to the Regency era.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
196cm (77.17")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206886
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Shackladys Antiques
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Trade Associations

Shackladys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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A large Regency period rosewood breakfront open bookcase featuring tiered shelving and carved pilasters.
Large Regency Period Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialRosewood, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved pilasters, Breakfront configuration, Tiered open shelving
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 196 cm (77 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The Regency style, spanning roughly from 1811 to 1830, is characterised by a strong classical influence derived from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, featuring clean architectural proportions and dark exotic timbers such as rosewood.

Master craftsmen of the Regency era predominantly utilised solid and veneered exotic woods like rosewood, often accented with brass inlay, gilt bronze mounts, and carved mahogany details.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-correct construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary timbers like oak or pine inside drawer linings, and natural patina resulting from age and use rather than artificial distress.

Balancing the visual weight of a heavy dark wood bookcase is achieved by mixing book orientations, incorporating decorative objects with contrasting textures, and ensuring adequate lighting within the room.

Antique rosewood should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and maintained using traditional beeswax applied sparingly, avoiding modern silicone-based polishes.
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