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Small size oak wood library staircase
Small size oak wood library staircase

Small size oak wood library staircase

Located in MILL, NL

Gave library stairs / stairs. Early 20th century. Made of oak.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

1850s Barley Twist Library Table
1850s Barley Twist Library Table

1850s Barley Twist Library Table

Located in New York, NY

1850s Barley twist table. Has a single pull-out drawer and a finial to the center of the stretcher. Can also be used as a desk.

Category

1850s Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

William and Mary Walnut Library Chair
William and Mary Walnut Library Chair

William and Mary Walnut Library Chair

Located in Swadlincote, GB

William & Mary Revival walnut elbow chair, original deep-button upholstery, outswept arms with scroll hand rests carved with acanthus, cabriole forelegs, in wonderful condition. 47...

Category

19th Century English William and Mary Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Carved library/sideboard, France, circa 1880.
Carved library/sideboard, France, circa 1880.

Carved library/sideboard, France, circa 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

This carved library/sideboard, from France, circa 1880, is a true gem in the world of furniture.

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak, Glass

Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase
Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase

Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Lymington, GB

A classic Chippendale-period secretaire breakfront library bookcase in well-figured mahogany. Early-George III, circa 1760.

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Good Carved Oak Open Library Bookcase
Good Carved Oak Open Library Bookcase

Good Carved Oak Open Library Bookcase

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good English dark oak carved open library bookcase, having been cleaned and waxed ready for the home. 42.5" high 46" wide 13" depth 8" book depth 8.5, 10" book height You ar...

Category

19th Century English Jacobean Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase
19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase

19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany library breakfront bookcase. The stepped and moulded cornice above the four upper glazed doors, opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior.To the base section having f...

Category

19th Century British Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair
Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair

Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A lovely oak framed and white castor deep seated and deep buttoned library chair, in very nice condition. 36" high 29" wide 34" overall depth 22" seat depth 14" seat height You are...

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

Magnificent George II Mahogany Library Table
Magnificent George II Mahogany Library Table

Magnificent George II Mahogany Library Table

Located in London, GB

A MAGNIFICENT GEORGE II MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE, CIRCA 1740 The frieze with three oak-lined drawers to each side.

Category

18th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder
19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder

Located in East Hampton, NY

Metamorphic library table......measurements of unfolded library: 83" in height, 59" in width, 18.75" in depth

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Library Armchair
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Library Armchair

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georgian style library armchair. Solid mahogany with some mahogany veneers over oak secondary wood Bench made (hand crafted) by a master craftsman likely in the late 19th or very ear...

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy
Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy

Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ideal for tall libraries, offices or shops, maximum size cm w 67 x H 100 x D 100

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair
18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair

18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A gutsy 18th century Georgian style mahogany library armchair with carved eagle head detail. High quality bench made workmanship, expertly hand carved.

Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Libraries

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800
Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800

Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Greek-inspired mahogany library staircase, new leathers

Category

Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps
Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An unusual flight of substantial late 18th Century George III mahogany library steps. With a tall handrail, above a set of pullout steps with a pair of brass handles, joined by stre...

Category

18th Century English Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

Large Faux Bamboo Library Table from Italy
Large Faux Bamboo Library Table from Italy

Large Faux Bamboo Library Table from Italy

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large faux bamboo library table from Italy, featuring a moulded rectangular top over a frieze with a faux bamboo turned wood trim, over a four-legged stretcher with an elegant...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Libraries

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Bookcase
18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Bookcase

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Bookcase

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

This fabulous 18th century mahogany library bookcase is a great example of 18th century cabinet making.

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Regency Mahogany Library Centre Table
Fine Regency Mahogany Library Centre Table

Fine Regency Mahogany Library Centre Table

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine Regency-period tilt-top brass inlaid mahogany and calamander library center table. Raised on a concave-sided triform base, with well-modelled cast-brass scrolling feet.

Category

Early 1800s English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of oak bergere library chairs
Pair of oak bergere library chairs

Pair of oak bergere library chairs

$4,191Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of oak bergere library chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of oak bergere library chairs. The solid oak frame inset with double cane work panels having removable leather cushions.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

Victorian Library Bookcase Mahogany Glazed Cabinet 1860
Victorian Library Bookcase Mahogany Glazed Cabinet 1860

Victorian Library Bookcase Mahogany Glazed Cabinet 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Large Victorian mahogany library bookcase antique glazed display cabinet with adjustable shelving A substantial and highly impressive Victorian mahogany library bookcase, embodying t...

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Super Carved Oak Open Adjustable Library Bookcase
Super Carved Oak Open Adjustable Library Bookcase

Super Carved Oak Open Adjustable Library Bookcase

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice solid oak, open adjustable library bookcase with carved front, three adjustable shelves, excellent colour and condition. 43" high 36" wide 10.5" depth 8.5" book depth Y...

Category

19th Century English Jacobean Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

19th century English Mahogany Library Chair
19th century English Mahogany Library Chair

19th century English Mahogany Library Chair

Located in Richmond, VA

Cozy 19th century upholstered English mahogany library chair. Great color and scale. Fabric ready to use as is or could easily be reupholstered.

Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

When not in use the bench is a compliment to any Library, Den, Study, even the kitchen. Also can work well at the foot of a bed in any bedroom.

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

George IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair
George IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair

George IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

Upholstered in tufted light brown leather. The chair has the ability to recline. The brass knobs on side tighten to hold the seat at a set position. Most likely made by Gillows of La...

Category

1820s English George IV Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

Located in Kent, Dover

An English, William IV mahogany library chair, with fluted legs and anthemion decoration.

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental English 19thC Ebonised Mahogany Library Bookcase
Monumental English 19thC Ebonised Mahogany Library Bookcase

Monumental English 19thC Ebonised Mahogany Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Monumental English 19thC Ebonised Mahogany Library Bookcase sku 2205 Together W320 x D40 x H235 cm Base W300 x D38.5 x H89 cm Top W320 x D40 x H146 cm Top internal shelf d...

Category

19th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

A Regency mahogany library reading chair
A Regency mahogany library reading chair

A Regency mahogany library reading chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two deep buttoned cushions and padded elbow rests re-upholstered in distressed black l...

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th Century American Library Globe
Early 20th Century American Library Globe

Early 20th Century American Library Globe

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine library globe with makers logo from Atlas School Supply Co., Chicago.

Category

1920s North American Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood

Satinwood Bergere Library Armchair, circa 1890
Satinwood Bergere Library Armchair, circa 1890

Satinwood Bergere Library Armchair, circa 1890

By Sheraton Revival

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Satinwood bergere library arm chair, having cane sides and back rest, with an inset hand-painted panel depicting a lady wearing a hat, floral de...

Category

1890s English Antique Libraries

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Print of Vaughan Library, 1863
Antique Print of Vaughan Library, 1863

Antique Print of Vaughan Library, 1863

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'The Vaughan Library, Harrow'. View of the Vaughan Library, part of Harrow school.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Paper

Classical Plaster Library Bust on Bracket
Classical Plaster Library Bust on Bracket

Classical Plaster Library Bust on Bracket

Located in Kent, Dover

An English classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle.

Category

1870s English High Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Plaster

William IV Library Table in Coromandel
William IV Library Table in Coromandel

William IV Library Table in Coromandel

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

William IV library table Produced in England in the Mid-19th Century this is a extremely rare example produced in Coramandel having solid drawer fronts thick veneers and simulated u...

Category

19th Century British William IV Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood

William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair

William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A William lV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own workshops in distressed burgundy leather.

Category

Early 18th Century English William IV Antique Libraries

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Small Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Small Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Four Elegant Astragal Glazed Doors To Top Enclosing Adjustable Shelves, ...

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Library Cabinet, 18th Century
Louis XVI Library Cabinet, 18th Century

Louis XVI Library Cabinet, 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb and rare small Louis XVI mahogany library cabinet from the 18th century Very beautiful little piece which is decorated in the upper part with fake books which gives it a lo...

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder
Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

By Mercier Freres

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Fantastic late 19th century library ladder from Mercier Freres. Beautifully patinated, this ladder's scale and time-worn finish offers both beauty and history.

Category

Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood, Paint

Great Library, Restoration, France circa 1830
Great Library, Restoration, France circa 1830

Great Library, Restoration, France circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Very large library or bookcase with a three-door lower section with gold-patinated lion paws and horizontally divided profiled top plate.

Category

1830s French Restauration Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair Jacobean Walnut Wing Library Armchairs
Pair Jacobean Walnut Wing Library Armchairs

Pair Jacobean Walnut Wing Library Armchairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice pair of Jacobean style walnut wing armchairs, feather filled cushions, slight fading to upholstery, very good overall condition. 46" high 31" wide 34" overall depth 25" ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Regency rosewood Library Table attributed to Gilows
Regency rosewood Library Table attributed to Gilows

Regency rosewood Library Table attributed to Gilows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Folkestone, GB

A premium quality early 19th century Rosewood library table firmly attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Mahogany Library Steps
19th Century English Mahogany Library Steps

19th Century English Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century English library steps.

Category

19th Century British Georgian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Elaborate Renaissance Revival Carved Library Table
Elaborate Renaissance Revival Carved Library Table

Elaborate Renaissance Revival Carved Library Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The banded top in light tone wood is mounted on a darker wood base carved overall. The frieze is carved with a leafy band on the long sides and high relief masks on the long sides an...

Category

19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood

Monumental English 19thC Oak Glazed Library Bookcase
Monumental English 19thC Oak Glazed Library Bookcase

Monumental English 19thC Oak Glazed Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Monumental English 19thC Oak Glazed Library Bookcase sku 2167A (Larger version available sku 2167B) Together W428 x D37 x H263.5 cm Base W428 x D37 x H125.5 cm Base intern...

Category

19th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

George III Period Mahogany Library Armchair
George III Period Mahogany Library Armchair

George III Period Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th century George III period golden mahogany library Gainsborough armchair having unusual set back arms with carved scrolled acanthus decoration supported on chamfered square...

Category

1750s English Chippendale Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Regency period Library chairs, circa 1820
Pair Regency period Library chairs, circa 1820

Pair Regency period Library chairs, circa 1820

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This very good quality pair of Regency period mahogany caned slipper library chairs, circa 1820, showcases a blend of comfort and elegance.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Libraries

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or Library Table
Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or Library Table

Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or Library Table

Located in Chireno, TX

Neoclassical ebonized Swedish center table, or library table, hand-carved in Second Empire, or Napoleon III style.

Category

1860s Swedish Napoleon III Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian 18th Century Walnut Library Table
Italian 18th Century Walnut Library Table

Italian 18th Century Walnut Library Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome Italian 18th century walnut library table. The table is raised by elegant lightly scrolled elements and a mottled band at the center.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Top Quality English Walnut Open Library Bookcase
Top Quality English Walnut Open Library Bookcase

Top Quality English Walnut Open Library Bookcase

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Superb quality English figured walnut concave sided and ormolu mounted open adjustable library bookcase, two adjustable shelves, in overall very good condition. 38" high 48" wide ...

Category

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Bullock Library Cabinet in Figured Elm
Bullock Library Cabinet in Figured Elm

Bullock Library Cabinet in Figured Elm

By George Bullock

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A Regency period bookcase in figured elm and grain-painted ‘elm’ and adorned with brass accents. The fall-front at the center opens to reveal a writing surface, drawers, and compartm...

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

19th Century Painted Irish Library Bookcase
19th Century Painted Irish Library Bookcase

19th Century Painted Irish Library Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880 This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country esta...

Category

19th Century Irish Antique Libraries

Materials

Pine

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair
19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine early 19th century mahogany framed library armchair, the curved top-rail above button back upholstered in leather, with raised padded arm rests and down scrolled arms whi...

Category

19th Century Irish Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Library Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Library Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Library Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian burr walnut marquetry library table, the lobed top above a disguised frieze drawer raised upon four turned and fluted legs with kingwood banding, decorated with a large c...

Category

1860s English Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau "Marabou" Library Lamp, Austria 1890s
Art Nouveau "Marabou" Library Lamp, Austria 1890s

Art Nouveau "Marabou" Library Lamp, Austria 1890s

Located in Trieste, IT

Art Nouveau Marabou Library Lamp, Austria, 1900s Beautiful library lamp in original condition.

Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Libraries

Materials

Metal

Period Regency Bookcase Mahogany Library Cabinet
Period Regency Bookcase Mahogany Library Cabinet

Period Regency Bookcase Mahogany Library Cabinet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Superb Regency mahogany bookcase. This bookcase is raised upon a plinth base with 2 lower panelled doors. Period Regency antique The doors are flanked by fluted columns. Having 1 ma...

Category

1920s Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps
Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

An unusual flight of substantial late 18th Century Mahogany library steps, with a tall handrail, above a set of pullout steps with pair of brass handles, joined by stretchers.

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rosewood 19th Century Library Hall Table
Rosewood 19th Century Library Hall Table

Rosewood 19th Century Library Hall Table

Located in London, GB

A fine, early 19th century rosewood library table in the manner of the architect and designer Richard Bridgens (1785-1846).

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Danish Baroque Pine Library Table
18th Century Danish Baroque Pine Library Table

18th Century Danish Baroque Pine Library Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant Danish Baroque library table in pine, dating from the mid-18th century.

Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

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Find a variety of antique libraries available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique libraries — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. Antique libraries have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique libraries bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique libraries are appealing in their simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Howard & Sons Ltd and Gustav Stickley produced popular antique libraries that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Libraries?

Prices for antique libraries can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique libraries begin at $85 and can go as high as $466,692, while the average can fetch as much as $4,825.