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Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookshelves C.1860
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Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookshelves C.1860

19th century
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Splendid mid 19th.c. rosewood open bookshelves or bookcase c.1860. Quite unusual to find an open bookcase of this size. In two pieces, both breakfronted (deeper at the centre) and divided into three vertical sections, each fitted with three adjustable shelves in the top (internal depth 6½"/8") and two in the base (internal depth 11"/12"). Veneered in beautifully figured rosewood across the front and sides. With a crisp moulded cornice and carved corbels to the uprights which all have moulded fronts. Rosewood crossbanded apron and plinth to the base. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 75" (190.5 cm)

Height: 90" (228.5 cm)

Depth: 15.5" (39.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
228.5cm (89.96")
Width
190.5cm (75.00")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

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SA1227656
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38500
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

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Splendid mid 19th.c. rosewood open bookshelves or bookcase c.1860. Quite unusual to find an open bookcase of this size. In two pieces, both breakfronted (deeper at the centre) and divided into three vertical sections, each fitted with three adjustable shelves in the top (internal depth 6½"/8") and two in the base (internal depth 11"/12"). Veneered in beautifully figured rosewood across the front and sides. With a crisp moulded cornice and carved corbels to the uprights which all have moulded fronts. Rosewood crossbanded apron and plinth to the base. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 75" (190.5 cm)

Height: 90" (228.5 cm)

Depth: 15.5" (39.5 cm)

Height
228.5cm (89.96")
Width
190.5cm (75.00")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227656
Dealers Internal Ref
38500
Collinge Antiques
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LL31 9LU
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A mid-19th century dark rosewood open breakfront bookcase featuring a central projecting section flanked by narrower side shelves.
Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookshelves c.1860
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A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side sections. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century cabinetmaking, this design adds architectural depth and visual balance to large library furniture.

These pieces were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or oak, often finished with rich natural veneers. The interior framing frequently utilised pine or oak, fitted with adjustable shelf mechanisms.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature hand-cut dovetail joints, thick veneers over solid wood substrates, and period-appropriate carvings such as corbels or pilasters. Examining the back panels and shelf support systems can reveal historical woodworking techniques.

Position the piece as a focal point in a dining room, library, or wide hallway. Contrast dark timber with light wall paint and mix curated modern ceramics with bound books to create a balanced contemporary aesthetic.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting. Clean surfaces using a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.
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