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Rare Mahogany Adams Paint Decorated Edwards and Roberts Monumental Breakfront

$104,995
£79,385.92
€92,943.92
CA$149,381.86
A$151,948.60
CHF 87,202.99
MX$1,826,600.44
NOK 1,017,219.49
SEK 1,026,795.70
DKK 694,840.28

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19th Century Monumental Adams-Style Paint-Decorated Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase – By Edwards & Roberts, London This extraordinary 19th-century Adams-style monumental breakfront bookcase by the prestigious London firm Edwards & Roberts represents the pinnacle of English craftsmanship and neoclassical design. Standing with commanding presence, this exquisite piece showcases the refined elegance, architectural symmetry, and impeccable detailing associated with the late-18th-century work of Robert Adam, reinterpreted here with Victorian precision and artistic finesse. Crafted from richly grained mahogany, the bookcase features a dramatic breakfront silhouette, rising to a central arched pediment topped with an urn finial. The upper section displays four glazed doors with beautifully executed Gothic-influenced mullions, opening to deep adjustable shelves ideal for displaying books, porcelain, or fine curiosities. Below, the lower cabinet is adorned with superbly hand-painted neoclassical panels, including allegorical figures, pastoral scenes, floral swags, urns, and musical trophies—each rendered with exceptional artistry. These panels are framed with delicate Adam-style gilt accents, satinwood stringing, and inlaid borders, demonstrating Edwards & Roberts’ mastery of decorative inlay and paintwork. The center frieze drawer features classical urns and scrolling foliage, while the four lower doors reveal ample storage for documents, serving ware, or personal collections. Architectural bracket feet, chamfered corners, and perfectly balanced proportions complete the design, making this breakfront both a museum-quality centerpiece and a functional masterpiece. This bookcase is ideal for a library, grand living room, office, or stately home interior, offering unmatched elegance, craftsmanship, and historical significance. Its monumental scale, exquisite paint decoration, and maker attribution place it among the finest examples of 19th-century English neoclassical revival furniture. History of Edwards & Roberts Founded in 1845, Edwards & Roberts quickly became one of London’s most distinguished cabinetmaking and antique-dealing firms. Located on Wardour Street in Soho—long recognized as the center of English fine furniture—they earned a reputation for producing exceptional reproduction pieces in the styles of Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, and the Adam brothers, as well as restoring important antiques. By the late 19th century, Edwards & Roberts were renowned for their superb marquetry, intricate inlay, classical paint decoration, and meticulous craftsmanship. Their work graced the homes of England’s elite, becoming synonymous with quality and artistic refinement. Pieces attributed to Edwards & Roberts remain highly sought after for their elegance, authenticity, and enduring beauty—making this monumental Adams-style breakfront a rare and important acquisition for collectors and connoisseurs of fine English furniture. Measures 95 tall x 84 wide x 22.25 deep
  • Creator:
    Edwards and Roberts (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 95 in (241.3 cm)Width: 84 in (213.36 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Adam Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition with minor signs of wear and use and a gorgeous original finish.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091347797222

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