Breakfront Bibliotheque
French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts, a captivating piece that
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H 68 in W 35.25 in D 19.25 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
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H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
French Grey Painted Louis XV Style Two-Part Bibliothèque Custom-Made in 1978
Located in Atlanta, GA
client in 1978. This French bibliothèque features a dark grey painted cornice, sitting above a breakfront
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H 84.75 in W 97.5 in D 21 in
Neoclassical Hand-Painted Library Bookcase and Display Cabinet, English 20th C.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bibliotheque display cabinet hand painted in black with Neoclassical motifs in silver and gold leaf
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H 78.5 in W 64 in D 16 in
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Satine Bookcase by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
bibliothèque has a breakfront top above an alternating scrolling vine and guilloche frieze, above three quarter
Category
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H 68.12 in W 97.64 in D 16.15 in
Extraordinary 19th Century Carved Cabinet by Maison Guéret of Paris
By Guéret Frères
Located in London, GB
vitrine of slight breakfront proportions, with rounded corners, all surfaces carved with the most
Category
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Materials
Ormolu
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Breakfront Bibliotheque For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the breakfront bibliotheque you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every breakfront bibliotheque was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a breakfront bibliotheque, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect breakfront bibliotheque — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right breakfront bibliotheque, those designed in Empire, louis xv and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made breakfront bibliotheque over the years, but those crafted by Guéret Frères, François Linke and S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Breakfront Bibliotheque?
Prices for a breakfront bibliotheque start at $2,695 and top out at $290,630 with the average selling for $21,169.
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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