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Early 19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Cabinet
Martlesham Antiques
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Martlesham Antiques

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Early 19th Century Rosewood Breakfront Cabinet

19th century
Description

Early 19th Century rosewood inverted breakfront side cabinet, having a green marble top above a central open compartment with two adjustable shelves, flanked by two pleated fabric panel doors opening to reveal two shelves, raised on a plinth base.

60” x 15 1/2” x 36 1/2” high

153cms x 40cms x 93cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Breakfront Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA709519
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
Early 19th Century rosewood inverted breakfront side cabinet, having a green marble top above a central open compartment with two adjustable shelves, flanked by two pleated fabric panel doors opening to reveal two shelves, raised on a plinth base.

60” x 15 1/2” x 36 1/2” high

153cms x 40cms x 93cms high

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Breakfront Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA709519
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century rosewood breakfront cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelving section, and flanking doors with pleated fabric panels on a solid plinth base.

Early 19th Century rosewood breakfront cabinet

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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century rosewood breakfront cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelving section, and flanking doors with pleated fabric panels on a solid plinth base.
Early 19th Century rosewood breakfront cabinet
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An early nineteenth-century rosewood breakfront cabinet featuring a green marble top, open central shelving section, and flanking doors with pleated fabric panels on a solid plinth base.
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A Regency breakfront cabinet is characterized by its distinct architectural profile, where the central section projects forward or recedes from the flanking wing cupboards. Originating in the early nineteenth century, these low-profile storage pieces frequently feature fine veneers such as rosewood or mahogany, alongside open adjustable shelving, silk-panelled doors, and marble tops.

Cabinet makers of the Regency and early nineteenth-century periods favoured dark, exotic timber veneers including Brazilian rosewood, mahogany, and zebrawood. Decorative accents often incorporated solid brass mountings, silk grilles, and imported marble tops, supported by oak or pine carcass work.

Authentic pieces exhibit rich, dark grain patterns characteristic of Dalbergia nigrum timber, accompanied by hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer linings. Look for original brass lock mechanisms, period-accurate timber shrinkage, and natural oxidisation on untouched reverse panels.

A low breakfront cabinet serves as an ideal architectural focal point along a dining room wall, hallway, or living space. Modern styling involves balance, pairing the dark timber and marble top with contemporary artwork suspended above, minimalist ceramics, or brass table lamps.

Rosewood surfaces should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and cleaned using a high-grade beeswax polish applied along the grain. Marble tops require prompt wiping with a damp cloth to prevent acidic staining, followed by non-abrasive mineral soap application.
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