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19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Hingstons of Wilton
for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850

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19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
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19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

A superb 19th century mahogany 4-door breakfront bookcase, crafted in rich, warm timber and showcasing the elegance of period cabinetry. This impressive bookcase has been adapted during its life, making it even more practical for modern homes while retaining its original character and charm.

Designed in multiple sections, it is easy to move, transport, and position anywhere in the home—ideal for townhouses, cottages, and properties with tight access. The glazed upper doors display books beautifully, while the lower cupboards offer generous hidden storage. A statement piece that blends heritage craftsmanship with everyday usability.

Key Features

• 19th century mahogany breakfront design

• Beautifully adapted during its lifetime

• Comes apart into multiple pieces for easy transport

• Glazed upper doors with adjustable shelving

• Lower cupboards for concealed storage

• Rich mahogany colour and patina

• Ideal for libraries, studies, living rooms, and hallways

• Practical for homes with narrow access or staircases

Dimensions

• Width: 211 cm (83 ins)

• Depth: 46 cm (18 ins)

• Height: 198 cm (78 ins)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
211cm (83.07")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233689
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
A superb 19th century mahogany 4-door breakfront bookcase, crafted in rich, warm timber and showcasing the elegance of period cabinetry.
Hingstons of Wilton

This impressive bookcase has been adapted during its life, making it even more practical for modern homes while retaining its original character and charm.

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors filled with books above solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 1. 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Designed in multiple sections, it is easy to move, transport, and position anywhere in the home—ideal for townhouses, cottages, and properties with tight access. The glazed upper doors display books beautifully, while the lower cupboards offer generous hidden storage. A statement piece that blends heritage craftsmanship with everyday usability.

fig 2. A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors filled with books above solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 2. 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Key Features

• 19th century mahogany breakfront design

• Beautifully adapted during its lifetime

• Comes apart into multiple pieces for easy transport

• Glazed upper doors with adjustable shelving

• Lower cupboards for concealed storage

fig 3. A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors filled with books above solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 3. 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

• Rich mahogany colour and patina

• Ideal for libraries, studies, living rooms, and hallways

• Practical for homes with narrow access or staircases

Dimensions

• Width: 211 cm (83 ins)

• Depth: 46 cm (18 ins)

fig 4. A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors filled with books above solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 4. 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

• Height: 198 cm (78 ins)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 5. A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors filled with books above solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 5. 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 6. A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors filled with books above solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 6. 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 7. A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors filled with books above solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 7. 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

This 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 8. A 19th-century mahogany breakfront bookcase featuring glazed upper doors filled with books above solid panelled cupboard doors.
fig 8. 19thc Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
211cm (83.07")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233689
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A breakfront bookcase is a large architectural piece of storage furniture characterised by a central section that projects forward beyond the two flanking side sections. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces were designed to serve as focal points in private libraries and grand drawing rooms.

These bookcases were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, frequently featuring flame mahogany veneers on the lower cupboard door panels. Upper sections feature glass glazed doors, brass keyhole escutcheons, and adjustable timber shelving.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer elements, hand-planed backboards, and natural age-related patination on the mahogany timber. Additionally, original glass panes often exhibit subtle surface imperfections or wave patterns indicative of historic glassmaking methods.

A breakfront bookcase acts as an anchor in a living room, dining area, or home office when filled with books, ceramics, and sculptural objects. Pairing dark mahogany timber against light neutral walls or minimalist contemporary seating balances its substantial visual scale.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and modern central heating sources to prevent wood movement or veneer cracking. Dust regularly with a dry soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year to preserve the natural lustre.
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