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Large Breakfront Walnut Bookcase by Maple & Co.
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Large Breakfront Walnut Bookcase by Maple & Co.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

This impressive antique bookcase is crafted in beautiful walnut and features a classic breakfront design.

The central section is fitted with a pair of panelled doors decorated with geometric mouldings, flanked by open bookcase sections on either side.

Each end section offers 3 height-adjustable shelves, and there are 2 shelves in the middle cupboard.

The central doors have a working lock and key, and the interior bears the Maple & Co. maker’s label.

The bookcase is presented in good overall condition, with only light, age-appropriate signs of use.

A substantial and elegant piece from one of Britain’s most esteemed late-Victorian and Edwardian furniture makers.

L 215.5cm (84.75")

D 47cm (18.5")

H 137.5cm (54.25")

L&R Interior

W 48cm (19")

D 33cm (13")

H 101.5cm (40")

Middle Interior

W 103cm (40.5")

D 38cm (15")

H 114cm (45")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Walnut Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137.5cm (54.13")
Width
215.5cm (84.84")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243294
Dealers Internal Reference
OYE251121A
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Description
This impressive antique bookcase is crafted in beautiful walnut and features a classic breakfront design.
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The central section is fitted with a pair of panelled doors decorated with geometric mouldings, flanked by open bookcase sections on either side.
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fig 1. An antique Edwardian walnut breakfront bookcase with a central section featuring geometric panelled doors flanked by open adjustable shelving.
fig 1. Large Breakfront Walnut Bookcase by Maple & Co.

Each end section offers 3 height-adjustable shelves, and there are 2 shelves in the middle cupboard.

The central doors have a working lock and key, and the interior bears the Maple & Co. maker’s label.

fig 2. An antique Edwardian walnut breakfront bookcase with a central section featuring geometric panelled doors flanked by open adjustable shelving.
fig 2. Large Breakfront Walnut Bookcase by Maple & Co.

The bookcase is presented in good overall condition, with only light, age-appropriate signs of use.

A substantial and elegant piece from one of Britain’s most esteemed late-Victorian and Edwardian furniture makers.

L 215.5cm (84.75")

D 47cm (18.5")

H 137.5cm (54.25")

L&R Interior

W 48cm (19")

D 33cm (13")

H 101.5cm (40")

Middle Interior

W 103cm (40.5")

D 38cm (15")

H 114cm (45")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Walnut Breakfront Library Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
137.5cm (54.13")
Width
215.5cm (84.84")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243294
Dealers Internal Ref
OYE251121A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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An antique Edwardian walnut breakfront bookcase with a central section featuring geometric panelled doors flanked by open adjustable shelving.
Large Breakfront Walnut Bookcase By Maple & Co.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront silhouette, Geometric door mouldings, Reeded pilasters, Adjustable shelving
  • SizeH 137.5 cm (54 in) x W 215.5 cm (85 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This large Edwardian breakfront bookcase is made of warm brown walnut with brass hardware and measures 137.5 cm high, 215.5 cm wide, and 47 cm deep. The design includes a breakfront silhouette, geometric door mouldings, and reeded pilasters flanking open adjustable shelving on either side of a central panelled cupboard. The timber displays a rich grain and patina, complemented by ornate drop handles on small drawers above the outer shelves and a working lock with a key on the central doors. Inside the cupboard and flanking bays, adjustable shelving provides versatile storage options. Well-suited for a home study, gentleman's library, or formal living room, this substantial piece accommodates extensive book collections and display items while maintaining a refined profile. The proportions allow it to anchor a primary wall in a traditional or transitional interior setting. The construction reflects the quality associated with Maple & Co., offering practical utility combined with period character for modern daily use.

FAQs

A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side sections. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century Britain, this architectural design provided both visual depth and enhanced structural capacity for large private libraries.

Quality period examples were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often finished with selected veneers to highlight natural grain patterns. Internal shelving systems frequently utilised adjustable timber serrated brackets or wooden pegs alongside brass lock mechanisms.

Look for traditional joinery techniques including hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, hand-carved mouldings, and maker stamps or metal plaques from established cabinetmakers. Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate characteristics, such as minor wood shrinkage lines and natural patination on original finishes.

A large breakfront bookcase serves as a central architectural anchor in a dining room, home library, or wide hallway. Combining the warm timber tones with contemporary artwork, geometric ceramics, or neutral wall paint balances the visual weight of traditional woodwork.

Dust regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber finish. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and surface fading.
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