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Breakfront Bookcase
Gaylords Antiques
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Breakfront Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

This wonderful three section mahogany bookcase with adjustable shelves and made from period timber circa 1900 , the bookcase also has cupboards below for extra storage, ideal for book collectors .

Dimensions:-

Width 73" 186cm

Height 75" 191cm

11" deep middle section 28cm

10" deep end sections

Cupboards 17" wide 43cm

Height 11" 28cm

Depth 15" 38cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
191cm (75.20")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1228218
Description
This wonderful three section mahogany bookcase with adjustable shelves and made from period timber circa 1900 , the bookcase also has cupboards below for extra storage, ideal for book collectors .

Dimensions:-

Width 73" 186cm

Height 75" 191cm

11" deep middle section 28cm

10" deep end sections

Cupboards 17" wide 43cm

Height 11" 28cm

Depth 15" 38cm

Height
191cm (75.20")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1228218
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Gaylords Antiques
Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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A large mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a projecting central section with adjustable open shelves above a solid wooden plinth base.
Breakfront Bookcase
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A large mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring a projecting central section with adjustable open shelves above a solid wooden plinth base.
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A breakfront bookcase is a large piece of cabinet furniture characterised by a central section that projects forward beyond the two flanking side sections. Popularised during the eighteenth century by English cabinetmakers, this design allowed for maximum storage capacity while adding architectural depth to formal library spaces.

Traditional breakfront bookcases are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Hand-cut dovetail joints, adjustable shelf support ladders, and solid pine or oak secondary timber for internal drawer linings are key signatures of period construction.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of historic craftsmanship, including hand-sawn backboards, irregular dovetail joints, and hand-cut screws. Inspecting the underside, back panels, and shelf support channels often reveals hand-plane marks, age-related wood shrinkage, and consistent patination distinct from modern machine-cut reproductions.

A substantial breakfront bookcase serves as a structural focal point along a main wall in a living room, dining room, or home office. Contemporary styling balances traditional leather-bound volumes with curated ceramics, modern sculpture, and framed artwork to create visual interest without overcrowding the shelves.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, following the natural direction of the wood grain. Preserve the finish by applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, while keeping the item clear of direct sunlight, radiator heat, and chemical solvents to prevent drying or bleaching.
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