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Mid-victorian, Burr Walnut Three-section Breakfront, Open Bookcase with 5 Adjustable Shelves
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Mid-victorian, Burr Walnut Three-section Breakfront, Open Bookcase with 5 Adjustable Shelves

19th century
Description

Circa 1860 (with alterations). Mid-Victorian Burr walnut three-section open

bookcase. Surmounted by a moulded breakfront cornice, with a simple burr

walnut frieze, the three bookcase sections, deeper in the middle, flanked by

simple upright burr walnut pilasters and each containing five adjustable

shelves. Supported on a breakfront moulded, enclosed plinth. In excellent

condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA1216847
Dealers Internal Reference
35434
Description
Circa 1860 (with alterations). Mid-Victorian Burr walnut three-section open

bookcase. Surmounted by a moulded breakfront cornice, with a simple burr

walnut frieze, the three bookcase sections, deeper in the middle, flanked by

simple upright burr walnut pilasters and each containing five adjustable

shelves. Supported on a breakfront moulded, enclosed plinth. In excellent

condition.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216847
Dealers Internal Ref
35434
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A mid-Victorian burr walnut breakfront open bookcase featuring three bays with adjustable shelves and a moulded cornice.
Mid-Victorian, Burr walnut three-section breakfront, open bookcase with 5 adjustable shelves
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A mid-Victorian burr walnut breakfront open bookcase featuring three bays with adjustable shelves and a moulded cornice.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMid-Victorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Softwood
  • ColourRich Warm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront silhouette, Moulded cornice, Adjustable shelving, Burr walnut figure
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 176 cm (69 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This mid-Victorian breakfront open bookcase dates from 1860 and is constructed in burr walnut with walnut and softwood. The rich warm brown timber displays a striking natural figure across the surfaces, finished with a structured breakfront silhouette, moulded cornices over the three sections, upright pilasters flanking the bays, and a deep enclosed plinth at the base. Each of the three sections houses five adjustable shelves filled with stacked antique book collections. The bookcase measures 206 cm high, 176 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this imposing piece provides functional storage and display space in a study, home library, or formal living room. The open bays accommodate extensive book collections or decorative objects, while the architectural proportions establish a traditional focal point against a wall. The construction includes visible alterations and modern adjustments to the shelving system while maintaining its classic mid-nineteenth-century aesthetic.

FAQs

Mid-Victorian breakfront bookcases feature a central section that projects forward from the flanking wing sections. Popularised in the nineteenth century, these large-scale storage pieces were designed for expansive private libraries and drawing rooms to display bound volumes.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era frequently utilised walnut, burr walnut veneers, and mahogany over solid pine or oak carcases. Construction typically incorporated hand-dovetailed joints, adjustable wooden shelf support tracks, and moulded cornices.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, age-related patination on unexposed reverse surfaces, and hand-sawn secondary timber on the back panels. The presence of figure-matched burr walnut veneers alongside traditional saw-tooth or peg shelf adjustment mechanisms indicates period construction.

Balance heavy timber frames by pairing the bookcase with light-coloured walls and modern architectural lighting. Organise shelves with a mixture of uniform volumes, ceramic vessels, and open space to maintain balance within the room.

Keep walnut furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting and timber bleaching. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually with a soft cloth, working along the direction of the grain to maintain the natural finish.
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