Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Early 19th century flame mahogany secretaire bookcase with a nice moulded cornice with dentil moulding, the bookcase having two astrigal glazed doors opening to reveal four adjustabl...

A lovely quality early 19th Century mahogany bureau bookcase with later (Edwardian) cornice, the highly decorative carved pierced fret swan neck pediment with a central box column...

Early 19th century rosewood and brass inlaid open bookcase, having a nice figured top above the frieze decorated with brass inlay and ormolu beading at the bottom, the bookcase havin...

19th century mahogany revolving bookstand / bookcase, the moulded edge top and bottom section supported by a central turned column with various spindle dividers running along the out...

A fantastic quality satinwood cylinder bookcase by the London makers "Edwards & Roberts", the bookcase having a stepped moulded cornice with dentil m...

An impressive chinoiserie bureau bookcase on a red background, the carcass itself 18th century but lacquered in the early 20th century, hav...

An exceptional fine early 19th century, Regency period brass, mahogany, satinwood and boxwood inlay secretaire bookcase. The upper section with a surmounted by an ornate fretted bras...

Fine example of a regency period bookcase circa 1820. Very much in the manor of Thomas Hope.  Matching flame mahogany veneers from top to bottom.  Comprising of 3 sections, lower ca...

Early victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850. Comprising of 5 sections. Plinth, cupboard, middle section, glazed unit and cornice. Made front the fin...

19th century English mahogany glazed secretaire bookcase circa 1870. 19th century mahogany glazed secretaire bookcase with 4 glazed cabinet doors ab...

Early 19th century Scandinavian empire flame mahogany breakfront bookcase circa 1820. Stunning bookcase of grand proportions veneered in golden flame mahogany.  Bookcase comprises o...

An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers and Wonderful Carving Throughout. This superb bookcase features the best quality mahogany veneers laid on to an oak carcase with solid mahogany doors, all expensive features that were only employed by the best workshops when money was no object. The shaped cornice and the panelled lower doors suggest a gothic inspiration but this is handled with real delicacy which was often not the case with later 19th century gothic revivalism which could be overbearing and overpowering to the eye. Designed for the display of fine books, porcelain or objects, the top section of the bookcase is largely plain, allowing the fine veneers to shine in conjunction with small carvings on the pilasters and a number of finely executed mouldings. The lower section is where the decorative scheme becomes more pronounced, small acanthus carvings on the pilasters framing the spectacular panelled doors which are executed in particularly high relief. Even here where the decoration is more prominent, the grain of the mahogany catches the eye first as it is so beautifully figured and of excellent colour. The pilasters on this lower section are carved so as to simulate partially octagonal columns of obvious gothic inspiration and there are pull out reading and writing slides concealed in the frieze between the upper and lower sections. The doors in the base section open to reveal simple cupboards...