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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase
Beresford Antiques LTD
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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Library Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Good quality breakfront bookcase with glazed upper section and cupboards and drawers to the lower The internal upper shelves are fully adjustable and the doors have working locks and keys. The drawers are oak lined and run well The bookcase splits into three to make moving easier Original patinated finish with the odd chip and repair commensurate with its age

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Height
246cm (96.85")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA976073
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Description
Good quality breakfront bookcase with glazed upper section and cupboards and drawers to the lower The internal upper shelves are fully adjustable and the doors have working locks and keys.
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The drawers are oak lined and run well The bookcase splits into three to make moving easier Original patinated finish with the odd chip and repair commensurate with its age.
Beresford Antiques LTD
Height
246cm (96.85")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA976073
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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Cliffe Road
North Newbald
YO43 4SP
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An Edwardian mahogany breakfront library bookcase with astragal glazed doors, a swan-neck pediment, and inlaid wood cabinet doors.
Edwardian inlaid mahogany four door breakfront library bookcase
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An Edwardian mahogany breakfront library bookcase with astragal glazed doors, a swan-neck pediment, and inlaid wood cabinet doors.
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An Edwardian breakfront library bookcase features a central section that projects forward from the side wings, reflecting the refined Neoclassical revivals popular during the early 20th century. Typically crafted with astragal glazed doors and intricate inlay, these pieces were designed for private libraries and formal reception rooms.

These bookcases were predominantly constructed from dense timbers such as mahogany, often accented with satinwood or boxwood stringing and parquetry inlays. Glazed sections feature delicate wood astragal bars securing individual glass panes, while lower cabinets utilise traditional dovetail joinery.

Authentic Edwardian examples display high craftsmanship, including crisp hand-cut dovetails on drawer linings, original brass drop handles, and well-executed geometric marquetry or parquetry. The proportion typically favours elegant Neoclassical detailing, such as swan-neck pediments and carved dentil friezes.

A breakfront bookcase creates a commanding focal point in formal living rooms, home offices, or dining spaces when styled as a china cabinet. Balancing dense leather-bound volumes with curated ceramics, art objects, and contemporary lighting softens the traditional dark wood.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, rubbing in the direction of the grain. Avoid chemical glass cleaners on astragal bars to prevent moisture from seeping into the surrounding wood and weakening original glues.
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