Search 0
8,613  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 40 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
40 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1234167
FOR SALE
£2,250
Email
Save
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
W H Barker Antiques
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250

W H Barker Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Aug 2026
Browse dealers 48 items
Relevant Links
Id #SA1234167
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
Description

An impressive antique 19th century marquetry-inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase, the richly figured timber extensively decorated with floral and foliate inlay. The upper section fitted with four glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves and patterned fabric-lined interiors, above four panelled cupboard doors with elaborate marquetry decoration. Finished with decorative brass fittings and a moulded stepped cornice.

Dimensions:

Height-219cm

Width-187cm

Depth Of Base-40cm

Depth Of Top-26cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Declaration

W H Barker Antiques has dated this Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234167
Description
An impressive antique 19th century marquetry-inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase, the richly figured timber extensively decorated with floral and foliate inlay.
“
The upper section fitted with four glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves and patterned fabric-lined interiors, above four panelled cupboard doors with elaborate marquetry decoration.
W H Barker Antiques

Finished with decorative brass fittings and a moulded stepped cornice.

Dimensions:

Height-219cm

Width-187cm

Depth Of Base-40cm

Depth Of Top-26cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated this Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234167
W H Barker Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2026
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the W H Barker Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry.
1 / 6
Archive I A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry.

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

Archive II A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry. View VI
Enlarged Archival View

W H Barker Antiques
Telephone 07712 012600
Location
4 Lane Ends Farm Store
Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whbarker
Verified Since Aug 2026
Items For Sale 48
Items Sold 29
W H Barker Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2026
View Dealer Info
Location: 4 Lane Ends Farm Store, Burley Bank Road, Killinghall, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/whbarker
Verified
Aug 2026
For Sale
48
Sold
29
A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry.
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Ref: SA1234167
A nineteenth-century inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase featuring four upper glazed doors and four lower wooden cupboard doors decorated with floral marquetry.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

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.

FAQs

A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the adjacent side wing sections. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this architectural design provides visual depth and increased storage capacity for home libraries.

Nineteenth-century breakfront bookcases were predominantly constructed using solid timber frames faced with figurative walnut or mahogany veneers. Decorative marquetry inlays were crafted using contrasting hardwoods, alongside hand-blown glass panes and cast brass mounts or key plates.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, subtle irregularities in original glass panes, and natural age-related movement in the wood veneer. Examining the back panel typically reveals hand-sawn timber boards with natural oxidation rather than modern composite materials.

A large breakfront bookcase serves as a primary focal piece in a contemporary study, living room, or wide hallway. Modern styling involves arranging bound volumes alongside sculptural ceramics, stone objects, and framed artwork to balance the rich timber finish.

To preserve an inlaid walnut cabinet, maintain a stable indoor humidity level and position the piece away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Clean surface dust using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the direction of the wood grain once or twice a year.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories