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Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
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Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

19th century
Description

This wonderful burr walnut open breakfront bookcase is perfect for book lovers, with adjustable shelves and the bookcase comes in sections so ideal for transportation , all in a beautiful warm colour .

Dimensions:-

Width 78" 198cm

Height 80" 204cm

Depth middle section 12"

Depth side sections 9"

Max Depth 17"

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09652056
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Rounded corner pilasters: cabinet design typical from the 1850s onwards.
Wooden sawtooth shelf supports: mid-Victorian method of height adjustment.
Vertical plank backboards: standard 19th-century secondary joinery.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1236008
Description
This wonderful burr walnut open breakfront bookcase is perfect for book lovers, with adjustable shelves and the bookcase comes in sections so ideal for transportation , all in a beautiful warm colour .

Dimensions:-

Width 78" 198cm

Height 80" 204cm

Depth middle section 12"

Depth side sections 9"

Max Depth 17"

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09652056
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Rounded corner pilasters: cabinet design typical from the 1850s onwards.
Wooden sawtooth shelf supports: mid-Victorian method of height adjustment.
Vertical plank backboards: standard 19th-century secondary joinery.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1236008
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Archive I A large Victorian burr walnut breakfront bookcase featuring open adjustable shelves and a dark painted interior.

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Gaylords Antiques

Gaylords Antiques
Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gaylords
Verified Since Apr 2011
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Gaylords Antiques
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A large Victorian burr walnut breakfront bookcase featuring open adjustable shelves and a dark painted interior.
Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
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A large Victorian burr walnut breakfront bookcase featuring open adjustable shelves and a dark painted interior.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Wood, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBreakfront profile, Burr walnut veneer, Plinth base, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 204 cm (80 in) x W 198 cm (78 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Victorian breakfront bookcase from 1850 is constructed from wood with a burr walnut veneer, finished in a warm brown colour with a dark painted interior visible on the shelves and backboards. The large piece features a breakfront profile, a plinth base, and a moulded cornice, along with multiple open adjustable shelves across its three distinct sections. Practical dimensions of 204 cm high, 198 cm wide, and 17 cm deep make it suitable for housing a substantial collection of books. In a home today, it provides generous display and storage space in a study, library, or living room, lending a traditional appearance to the interior.

FAQs

A breakfront bookcase features a central section that projects forward beyond the flanking side wings. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, this architectural design provided visual interest and increased storage capacity for home libraries.

Victorian bookcases were frequently constructed using hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, often featuring decorative burr veneers applied to structural frames. Shelving interiors were typically crafted from softwood or pine, sometimes painted or lined.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original wooden backboards showing natural shrinkage, and irregular grain patterns characteristic of genuine burr walnut veneer. Wear consistent with age is usually visible along the plinth base and shelf edges.

A large breakfront bookcase creates an anchor point in a reception room or study. Balance heavy timber tones by curating shelves with modern ceramic vessels, framed artwork, and books stacked both vertically and horizontally.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the direction of the grain twice a year to nourish the wood.
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