Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Our Stock # 25338

This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A stately and refined example with superb proportion, ideal for the grand drawing room or refined study.

• Handsome breakfront form, perfectly suited for the display of novels, periodicals or ornaments
• Free-standing upon a set of six legs, ideal for placement within any room
• Crafted in select walnut stocks, displaying fine grain interest and warm, caramel tones
• Trio of astragal glazed doors, arranged in a graceful stepped profile
• Each dressed with inset, matched locks — key present for secure storage
  
  
• Adjustable shelving within, accommodating a variety of book heights and display pieces
• Topped with a classic crown moulding in the Georgian tradition
• Standing upon tapering legs with shaped block feet, providing balance and elegance
• Distinctive Georgian revival aesthetic, with enduring Victorian craftsmanship

This antique walnut bookcase is a magnificent example of 19th century English cabinet making,  offering both visual grandeur and practical storage — a commanding centrepiece for any period interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 183.5cm (72.25'')
Max Depth: 36cm (14.25'')
Max Height: 121.5cm (47.75'')

Central Shelf Depth: 26cm (10.25'')
Outer Shelf Depth: 21cm (8.25'')