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Large Flame Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
Shackladys Antiques
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Large Flame Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

fine quality Edwardian flame mahogany breakfront open bookcase, dating to circa 1910. Constructed in three sections beneath a finely figured flame mahogany frieze, the bookcase displays particularly attractive timber throughout, with rich colour and striking grain patterns across the breakfront top, frieze and sides.

The breakfront form gives the piece a distinguished architectural appearance, with the projecting central section flanked by slightly recessed outer compartments. The arrangement provides a practical combination of shelving, with adjustable shelves throughout allowing flexibility for books of varying sizes or decorative displays. Elegant reeded uprights divide the sections, whilst finely carved floral corner blocks add a restrained decorative detail typical of the Edwardian period.

Raised on slender square tapering legs terminating in spade feet.

Dimensions

Height: 42 inches – 107cm

Width: 78.5 inches – 199cm

Depth: 17.5 inches – 44cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
199cm (78.35")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA1218261
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Description
Fine quality Edwardian flame mahogany breakfront open bookcase, dating to circa 1910. Constructed in three sections beneath a finely figured flame mahogany frieze, the bookcase displays particularly attractive timber throughout, with rich colour and striking grain patterns across the breakfront top, frieze and sides.
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The breakfront form gives the piece a distinguished architectural appearance, with the projecting central section flanked by slightly recessed outer compartments.
Shackladys Antiques

The arrangement provides a practical combination of shelving, with adjustable shelves throughout allowing flexibility for books of varying sizes or decorative displays. Elegant reeded uprights divide the sections, whilst finely carved floral corner blocks add a restrained decorative detail typical of the Edwardian period.

Raised on slender square tapering legs terminating in spade feet.

Dimensions

Height: 42 inches – 107cm

Width: 78.5 inches – 199cm

Depth: 17.5 inches – 44cm

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
199cm (78.35")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218261
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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CH3 5DB
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A low flame mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring fluted pilasters, carved patera rosettes, and three open shelving sections.
Large Flame Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase
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A low flame mahogany breakfront open bookcase featuring fluted pilasters, carved patera rosettes, and three open shelving sections.
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FAQs

A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings, creating a stepped facade characteristic of 18th and 19th-century British cabinetry.

High-grade mahogany, particularly flame mahogany veneers with distinct feathered grain patterns, was preferred alongside solid oak or pine secondary woods for interior framing and shelving.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional french polish finishes, hand-carved architectural detailing such as fluted pilasters or carved rosettes, and natural age-related patination.

A low breakfront bookcase works exceptionally well along a main wall as a display surface for artwork and ceramics, while the open shelves provide accessible storage for books, creating a tailored focal point.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to radiators to prevent timber splitting or finish fading.
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