Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Breakfront Library Cabinet, Regency

Our Stock # 25544

This is a large antique display bookcase, an English walnut breakfront library cabinet dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

• A piece of superb Regency craftsmanship, boasting striking colour, refined detail and wonderful proportion
• Traditional breakfront form, with a commanding central cabinet flanked by a pair of glazed doors
• Crafted from select walnut stocks, offering light caramel hues and superb grain figuring
• Finest quality boxwood inlay accentuates the apron and field panel door with tasteful contrast
  
  
• Doors finished with matched locks, complete with working key present
• Shelves dressed in original velvet, with exposed walnut across each leading edge
• Ormolu mounts add a refined and ornate flourish in keeping with Regency taste
• Standing upon a plinth base with shaped apron and a well-presented panelled rear

Perfect for those seeking a statement library cabinet with elegant Regency character, this antique display bookcase is a striking example, showcasing fine craftsmanship, decorative detail and enduring quality. Excellent scale and presence, suitable for a library, drawing room or grand reception hall. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 184.5cm (72.75'')
Max Depth: 39cm (15.25'')
Max Height: 111.5cm (44'')

Shelf Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')