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Scottish Painted Breakfront Bookcase
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Scottish Painted Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Stunning early 19th century Scottish painted breakfront library bookcase with carved decoration and diamond glazing. 1830.

Internal top depth is 10" in the middle and 9" in the wings.

Code: 8699

Dimensions:

W: 100" (254 cm)

H: 84" (213.4 cm)

D: 17" (43.2 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
254cm (100.00")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
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Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1114843
Dealers Internal Reference
8699
Description
Stunning early 19th century Scottish painted breakfront library bookcase with carved decoration and diamond glazing. 1830.

Internal top depth is 10" in the middle and 9" in the wings.

Code: 8699

Dimensions:

W: 100" (254 cm)

H: 84" (213.4 cm)

D: 17" (43.2 cm)

Height
213cm (83.86")
Width
254cm (100.00")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Breakfront Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114843
Dealers Internal Ref
8699
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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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A large cream-painted breakfront bookcase featuring upper doors with diamond lattice glazing and lower panelled cupboard doors.
Scottish Painted Breakfront Bookcase
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A large cream-painted breakfront bookcase featuring upper doors with diamond lattice glazing and lower panelled cupboard doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Paint
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsDiamond lattice glazing, Breakfront profile, Panelled cupboard doors, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 213 cm (84 in) x W 254 cm (100 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This nineteenth-century Scottish breakfront library bookcase displays a Georgian style in painted wood. The piece is finished in a pale cream paint with subtle distress showing through the surface, and features a moulded cornice above glazed upper doors with white-painted diamond lattice glazing bars framing open shelving lined with warm reddish-brown timber. Below, the base section provides enclosed storage behind six panelled cupboard doors with small dark hardware knobs, set upon a stepped plinth base with carved decorative mouldings. Measuring 213 cm high, 254 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, the bookcase makes a substantial architectural presence in a room. In a modern interior, this large storage unit serves as a functional centrepiece for a home study, library, or drawing room, offering ample display space for book collections behind glass panels while keeping reference materials and household items neatly tucked away in the lower cupboards. The pale neutral finish blends comfortably into traditional and contemporary country house room schemes alike.

FAQs

A breakfront bookcase is a multi-sectioned storage piece where the central section steps forward, projecting in front of the two side wings. Originating in the 18th century, this design adds architectural depth and visual weight to large library furniture.

Historically, breakfront bookcases were constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, pine, or oak, often finished with paint or veneers. Glazed doors feature individual panes of glass held in place by wooden astragal glazing bars.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original timber backboards, and natural signs of age such as minor paint wear or shrinkage cracks along panel joins. Examining the interior timber reveals construction methods consistent with historical joinery techniques.

A painted breakfront bookcase can be styled by pairing curated collections of books alongside decorative ceramics, glassware, or sculptural items on the upper shelves. The painted finish softens the scale of the piece, allowing it to integrate into both classic and modern schemes.

Maintain painted finishes by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. To protect the timber and glass, position the piece away from direct heat sources and damp external walls.
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