Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Rich mahogany timbers, classical ornament, and impressive scale make this a superb statement piece for a library, study, office, dining room, or country house interior.
Key Features
Antique mahogany Regency Revival bookcase cabinet
Late Victorian period
Architectural breakfront design
Central glazed bookcase with shelving
Pair of drawers with brass handles
Cupboards to each side providing additional storage
Exceptional carved winged sphinx supports
Ebonised fluted columns
Gilt decorative mouldings and classical ornament
Pedimented cornice with carved gilt decoration
Beautifully figured mahogany throughout
Excellent display and storage capacity
A highly decorative statement piece
This impressive cabinet displays many of the features associated with the Regency Revival movement of the late nineteenth century. The architectural form is enhanced by a central pediment, ebonised fluted columns, and richly carved winged sphinx supports inspired by classical antiquity.
The central glazed section provides display space for books, porcelain, antiques, and decorative objects, while the side cupboards and drawers offer practical concealed storage. The warm mahogany timber is complemented by gilt mouldings, Greek key decoration, and finely carved shell motifs.
A piece of exceptional presence and quality, equally suited to traditional interiors, libraries, studies, and grand reception rooms.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Regency Revival Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase Cabinet with Carved Sphinx Supports
