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Late Regency Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase, Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency rosewood breakfront open bookcase, attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Large Victorian Breakfront Open Bookcase in Four-Parts, Mahogany, c. 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Large victorian breakfront open bookcase in four-parts, mahogany, c. 1860
The bookcase can be
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 87.8 in W 91.74 in D 18.12 in
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Heavily carved open bookcase the large rectangular breakfront top with carved moulded edge. Above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mahogany inlaid breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany breakfront bookcase in the manner of Edwards and Roberts, having rectangular-shaped top
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early Victorian figured walnut crossbanded open bookcase, of Louis XV design. The breakfront top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Breakfront Open Bookcase in Mahogany, 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th century mahogany open bookcase from England called Breakfront since it has a forward
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid breakfront open bookcase, circa
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 54.34 in W 101.19 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.
The
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted breakfront open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1820.
Reference
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
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
Regency Satinwood Open Bookcase Sheraton Inlay Breakfront Bookcases
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Satinwood open front breakfront bookcase in the Sheraton manner
Elegant and practical piece
Category
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Walnut Regency Breakfront Bookcase Open Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Stunning Regency style open breakfront bookcase
- Quintiessentially English piece, perfect
Category
Early 2000s Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Golden Oak Long Breakfront Enclosed and Open Bookcase
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian golden oak inverted breakfront bookcase with enclosed and open sections. Circa
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Oak, Pine
Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Figured mahogany library bookcase. The molded cornice above four glazed doors open to reveal an
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Salisbury, GB
Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase
This Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase was made circa
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut Inlaid Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top with ebonised line detail enclosed by moulded
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
doors flanked by two further glazed panels. The central door opens to reveal upholstered ajustable
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Regency Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency bookcase the raised gallery supported on tulip carved fluted supports, to the large
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900
This quality 4 door
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut breakfront dwarf bookcase. The impressive raised shelved back with scroll cresting. To the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Georgian Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian six door breakfront secretaire bookcase. The molded cornice to the top sits
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Mahogany Chippendale Period Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An important and very impressive 18th century Chippendale period mahogany break fronted bookcase
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian open breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Great early 20th century mahogany and inlaid breakfront bookcase of 9ft proportions.
Of English
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English George III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality George III Mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase. Have four doors with
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality George III mahogany breakfront bookcase. The top of the bookcase has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases
Located in Suffolk, GB
style open top breakfront bookcases above a pair of brass grille cabinets
H 247 x W 126 x D 40cm
Date
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Softwood
Early Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality early Victorian mahogany bookcase. Breakfront in form, the bookcase has
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Tall English Oak Breakfront Bookcase With Glass Doors
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage oak English oak breakfront cabinet with glass doors, and a scroll and shell form center
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850.
Comprising of 5
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Regency Indian Rosewood Inverted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality Indian Regency rosewood inverted breakfront bookcase dating to circa 1820. With a
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Open Bookcase In Mahogany -19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century
Very beautiful open bookcase called
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Marble Top Open Bookcase / Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A superb antique marble top open bookcase / sideboard. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1910s British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage flame mahogany Georgian Revival library breakfront bookcase, dating from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 84.26 in W 79.53 in D 17.33 in
Large Napoleon III Brass Mounted Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century ebonized and gilt mounted open bookcase the large rectangular inverted breakfront top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Ebony
Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian Gothic Revival quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 85.04 in W 70.87 in D 18.51 in
19th Century English Regency Breakfront Bookcase Attributed to Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb Regency flame mahogany four door breakfront bookcase attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 100.01 in W 105.12 in D 20.75 in
Lambs of Manchester (stamped). A fine Aesthetic Movement oak breakfront bookcase
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester, stamped to the brass door lock. A fine Aesthetic Movement breakfront bookcase
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 50.4 in W 77.17 in D 17.72 in
English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wire
H 78 in W 57.5 in D 16 in
Large Open Bookcase in Mahogany from the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large open bookcase in mahogany from the end of the 19th century from England
Very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
EXTRA LARGE RALPH LAUREN 1.7 METER TALL 2.4 METER WiDE OPEN OAK LIBRARY BOOKCASE
By Ralph Lauren, Morris & Co.
Located in GB
Lauren extra large open library breakfront bookcase based on a design by Morris & Co
Please note the
Category
20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 66.15 in W 93.31 in D 18.51 in
Custom Georgian Style Breakfront Secretary in Mahogany and Burl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
panels and frieze drawer. The center frieze drawer front falls open.
The lower side doors open to a
Category
20th Century Unknown Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
New York Bench Made Old Reprod. "Gothic" Chippendale Style Mahogany Bookcase
By Albano
Located in Charleston, SC
mahogany Breakfront bookcase with maker's label inside the right hand drawer for The Albano Company, Inc
Category
Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 72 in W 74 in D 20.5 in
Morris & Co. Fine Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Designed by George W Jack
By Morris & Co., George Jack
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. A fine mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase designed by George Jack of exceptional
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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
French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bookcase is flanked by a pair of open shelves that have a narrow depth, perfect for displaying books and
Category
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Grey Painted Louis XV Style Two-Part Bibliothèque Custom-Made in 1978
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French vintage Louis XV style painted two-part bookcase with glass doors, custom-made for a
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 84.75 in W 97.5 in D 21 in
19th Century English Regency Inlaid Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Great little 19th century English Regency period inlaid rosewood breakfront bookcase cabinet. Under
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
detail of this breakfront/secretary bookcase tells a story of refined taste and historical inspiration
Category
Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
H 79 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
English Victorian late 19th Display-Bookcase Secretary Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique English Victorian St great quality four doors bookcase display writing desk
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 90.5 in W 86.5 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Walnut and Boxwood Inlay Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard Bookcase
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb Victorian walnut and boxwood inlaid breakfront cabinet in original condition.
Having a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Credenzas
Materials
Velvet
H 40.25 in W 54.25 in D 15.5 in
Antique Carved Oak 3 Door Breakfront Bookcase, Display, Scotland 1910, H1032
Located in Vancouver, BC
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Inside bookcase top 33.5"w x 8.5"d x 12"h bottom 33.5"w x 8.5"d x 11"h
Desk when open 33.5"w x
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Oak
An Important Breakfront Bookcase/Cabinet designed by E Barnsley, Exhibited 1982.
By Charles Bray, Edward Barnsley
Located in London, GB
An important Cotswold School walnut breakfront glazed bookcase/cabinet designed by Edward Barnsley
Category
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Bog Wood
H 77 in W 88 in D 24 in
19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Sheraton style 19th century country pine breakfront bookcase cabinet with lattice center
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
which open to reveal open shelves. The upper breakfront bookcase cabinet has bubble glass with brass
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Exceptional Custom Mahogany Breakfront Server Cabinet by Joseph Gerte, Boston
By Joseph Gerte
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional custom two part mahogany breakfront server cabinet or bookcase by Joseph Gerte of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 88 in W 74 in D 17 in
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
Vintage 1940s English Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
H 78.5 in W 64 in D 16 in
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Breakfront Open Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic breakfront open bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and rosewood, every breakfront open bookcase was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect breakfront open bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A breakfront open bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one breakfront open bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Breakfront Open Bookcase?
The average selling price for a breakfront open bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,820, while they’re typically $2,151 on the low end and $35,498 for the highest priced.
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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Questions About Breakfront Open Bookcase
- What is a breakfront bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
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