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19th Century Rosewood Dwarf Breakfront Open Bookcase
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19th Century Rosewood Dwarf Breakfront Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold 15 July 2025 · Shackladys Antiques
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Description

Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured breakfront top above three bays of adjustable shelves, divided by column pilasters. All raised on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 32.5 Inches

Width 64 Inches

Depth 15 Inches

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138403
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Description
Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured breakfront top above three bays of adjustable shelves, divided by column pilasters. All raised on a plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 32.5 Inches

Width 64 Inches

Depth 15 Inches

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Rosewood Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138403
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A low nineteenth-century rosewood breakfront open bookcase featuring three distinct sections with adjustable shelving.
19th Century Rosewood dwarf breakfront open bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront profile, Plinth base, Recessed panels, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 163 cm (64 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

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A dwarf bookcase is a low-height shelving unit, typically waist-high, while a breakfront design features a central section that projects forward from the flanking sections, creating architectural depth.

Cabinet makers of this period predominantly used dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and oak, often incorporating fine veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and solid timber backing boards.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber grain variations, hand-planed surfaces, traditional joinery without modern fixings, and age-appropriate oxidisation and wear within the internal construction.

This piece works well as a grounding element in a study or living area, styled with vertical book groupings, ceramic objects, and minimal decorative accessories to highlight the wood grain.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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