{"product_id":"arts-and-crafts-breakfront-bookcase","title":"Arts and Crafts Breakfront Bookcase","description":"\u003cp\u003eArts and Crafts Breakfront Bookcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking example of Arts and Crafts cabinet furniture, this breakfront bookcase embodies the movement’s dedication to craftsmanship and honest English oak materials. Designed and produced in late Victorian England, its generous proportions and refined detailing speak to both functionality and elegance in period interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: England\u003cbr\u003eDate: Circa 1880\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: English oak with metal mounts and tooled leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Height: 276 cm (108 ins), Width: 338 cm (133 ins), Depth: 57 cm (22.4 ins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Presented in superb condition with excellent patina; minor restorations commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large Arts and Crafts breakfront bookcase compares favourably to pieces by revered makers such as Morris \u0026amp; Co., echoing the movement’s penchant for solid construction and restrained ornament. Its history ties it to Mallett Antiques, a renowned name in British decorative arts, and warrants comparison to notable examples found in museum collections and distinguished country houses. The breakfront form defines late nineteenth-century taste, bridging practicality and aesthetic ideals championed by the Arts and Crafts movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExemplary craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meticulous English oak joinery, accented with superb original metal mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative detailing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine tooled leather embellishments to the cabinet fronts, enhancing visual interest without ostentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The breakfront structure offers architectural gravitas, balancing Arts and Crafts honesty with classical symmetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesirable collecting value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarity of this scale, coupled with distinguished provenance from Mallett Antiques, marks it as a significant historic bookcase for serious collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten drawers and ten cupboards provide generous storage for books or objets d’art, making it ideal for furnishing libraries or grand living spaces in period or eclectic schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional bookcase is not only a substantial piece for any connoisseur of cabinet furniture, but also a sophisticated choice for those seeking authentic period bookcases in English oak. Its combination of utility, style, and provenance ensures lasting appeal and investable status in the realm of fine antique furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collection NE10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51161706561873,"sku":"83454","price":75000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/background-editor_output_27c67352-e661-4255-aac0-c1f8ed6095ce.png?v=1748605317","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/arts-and-crafts-breakfront-bookcase","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}