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Antique Early 19th Century Mahogany Break Front Bookcase
Martlesham Antiques
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Antique Early 19th Century Mahogany Break Front Bookcase

19th century
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A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves inside each section, the bottom section having four flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors, with two drawers above the central doors and a faux drawer either side, having decorative turned handles, the doors opening to reveal a single adjustable shelf in each section, the central cupboard having  two pull out slides above the shelf.  The front of the whole bookcase having highly decorative carved decoration, supported on a plinth base.  The bookcase is in excellent condition and each door has workable locks and keys, superb mahogany colour.  Circa 1840.

104" x 20" x 98" high

265cms x 51cms x 249cms high

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

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SA1210609
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3782
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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.

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A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves inside each section, the bottom section having four flame mahogany panelled cupboard doors, with two drawers above the central doors and a faux drawer either side, having decorative turned handles, the doors opening to reveal a single adjustable shelf in each section, the central cupboard having  two pull out slides above the shelf.
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  The front of the whole bookcase having highly decorative carved decoration, supported on a plinth base.
Martlesham Antiques

  The bookcase is in excellent condition and each door has workable locks and keys, superb mahogany colour.  Circa 1840.

104" x 20" x 98" high

265cms x 51cms x 249cms high

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1210609
Dealers Internal Ref
3782
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An early 19th-century dark mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a four-door glazed upper section above four cupboard doors and drawers.
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A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side sections. Popularised during the 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain, this design provides architectural proportion and maximises interior storage capacity.

Furniture makers primarily utilised solid and veneered mahogany, often employing flame mahogany veneers on cabinet doors for decorative effect. Construction featured hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods, and individual glass panes secured within wooden glazing bars.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-planed secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetails inside drawers, and original brass lock mechanisms or hinges. Natural variations in glass thickness and subtle air bubbles in the glazing also indicate period manufacture.

A substantial breakfront cabinet serves as an architectural anchor in modern dining rooms, formal living spaces, or home libraries. Contrast the dark mahogany wood against muted neutral walls or display contemporary ceramics alongside curated books inside the glazed sections.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and damp environments to prevent wood warping or veneer lifting. Clean glass panes with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish to the wooden surfaces once or twice a year to preserve the patina.
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