A good-quality Regency style mahogany breakfront open bookcase, the moulded rectangular top above a panelled frieze decorated with ornate brass mounts.

The open front is divided into three sections with adjustable shelves, flanked by reeded pilasters decorated with gilt-brass Egyptian Revival female masks and decorative feet. Raised on a moulded breakfront plinth base.

Dimensions

Height: 31 inches – 79cm

Width: 54.5 inches – 138cm

Depth: 12 inches – 30cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

138cm (54.33")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1230926

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Description

A good-quality Regency style mahogany breakfront open bookcase, the moulded rectangular top above a panelled frieze decorated with ornate brass mounts.

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The open front is divided into three sections with adjustable shelves, flanked by reeded pilasters decorated with gilt-brass Egyptian Revival female masks and decorative feet.

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Raised on a moulded breakfront plinth base.

Dimensions

Height: 31 inches – 79cm

Width: 54.5 inches – 138cm

Depth: 12 inches – 30cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

138cm (54.33")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1230926

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Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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Regency style bookcases are defined by classical proportions inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. They frequently feature low profiles, symmetrical breakfront designs, fluted pilasters, and decorative brass mounts.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, valued for their deep reddish-brown grain. Accent features often incorporated brass mounts, carved pilasters, and adjustable wooden shelves.

Authentic early 19th-century Regency bookcases showcase hand-planed timber, dovetail joinery within the internal framework, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and proportional symmetry characteristic of Neo-Classical design.

A low open breakfront bookcase functions as a grounding focal point along a hallway or living room wall. The top surface provides space to arrange artwork, table lamps, or ceramics, while open shelves house curated books and decorative items.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood lustre. Avoid placing the piece in direct sunlight or adjacent to heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.

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Regency Style Mahogany Breakfront Open Bookcase

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