English Breakfront Library Bookcase
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840.
Dimensions
122
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Elegant Breakfront Library Bookcase in the Thomas Sheraton Manner
In Honduras
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Country English Georgian Style Breakfront Pine Library Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 19th/early 20th century country English library breakfront bookcase cabinet crafted from
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
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Antique English William IV Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique William IV four door inverted breakfront library bookcase, masterfully
Category
Antique 1830s Bookcases
Materials
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H 96.86 in W 127.17 in D 23.63 in
Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase - English Sheraton Open
Located in Potters Bar, GB
English Sheraton style open breakfront bookcase in mahogany
- Intricate inlay work to the top includes
Category
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Satinwood Library Bookcase with Neoclassical Decoration
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A library bookcase in the manner of Sheraton and the Adam Brothers.
Constructed in satinwood
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood, Paint
George III English Thomas Chippendale Brown Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, GB
A superb George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront library bookcase, the raised
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Bookcases
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18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 113.39 in W 166.93 in D 15.75 in
Regency Breakfront Bookcase Burr Walnut Sheraton Book Case
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- You are viewing a gorgeous English Sheraton style breakfront bookcase in burr walnut
- I hope
Category
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
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Fine Early William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Firmly Attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine early William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase firmly attributed Gillows of Lancaster, in
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Materials
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H 99 in W 89 in D 21.25 in
19th Century English Mahogany Four-Door Bookcase in the Neoclassical Manner
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A library bookcase in the manner of the Adam Brothers
Constructed in a well figured mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 102 in W 102.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair Sheraton Bookcases - Walnut Low Open Front Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from walnut
Hand crafted in England to
Category
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Large Late Regency Six Door Mahogany Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
between turned columns with palmette terminals. English, circa 1815.
Footnote. A double Breakfront
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
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Neoclassical Hand-Painted Library Bookcase and Display Cabinet, English 20th C.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The breakfront is fitted with glass pane cabinet doors with antique silver leaf trim. The doors open
Category
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H 78.5 in W 64 in D 16 in
Rare & Large Pollard Oak Bookcase by Holland & Sons of London
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Substantial Pollard Oak Library Bookcase
by Holland & Sons
Of low breakfront form, the whole
Category
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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73
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English Breakfront Library Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic English breakfront library bookcase available at 1stDibs. Each English breakfront library bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and glass. There are many kinds of the English breakfront library bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right English breakfront library bookcase, those designed in Georgian, neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is an English Breakfront Library Bookcase?
An English breakfront library bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $15,292, while the lowest priced sells for $2,081 and the highest can go for as much as $165,449.
Finding the Right bookcases for You
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured objects, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase. Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and antique bookcases of the era, rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs, were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
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