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Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase Glazed Doors Cupboard Base 1840
Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase Glazed Doors Cupboard Base 1840

Victorian Mahogany Library Bookcase Glazed Doors Cupboard Base 1840

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Good quality Victorian mahogany library bookcase dating to circa 1870, the upper section fitted with a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving Circa date 1840 Bought from ...

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1840s Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet
19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet

19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Unique 19th century country English library bookcase or cabinet crafted from fruitwood.

Category

19th Century English Country Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Baroque Pinewood Libraries, Italy, Circa 1730
Pair of Antique Baroque Pinewood Libraries, Italy, Circa 1730

Pair of Antique Baroque Pinewood Libraries, Italy, Circa 1730

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 18th Century, pair of antique Italian Baroque libraries or shelved cabinets made of hand crafted Pinewood with a weathered burgundy colored speckled patina, in good condition.

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Libraries

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports

Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and very usefu...

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19th Century Adam Style Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English George III Oak Library Folding Steps C1840
Antique English George III Oak Library Folding Steps C1840

Antique English George III Oak Library Folding Steps C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique English George III Oak Library Folding Steps C1840 Measures - 54 3/4" x 19 7/8" x 20"

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

English Queen Anne Style High Back Library Wingchair
English Queen Anne Style High Back Library Wingchair

English Queen Anne Style High Back Library Wingchair

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stately high back Queen Anne style Wingback or Library chair with ever so lithe styling and graceful Mahogany legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Libraries

Materials

Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany

English Mahogany Library Book Canterbury, circa 1820
English Mahogany Library Book Canterbury, circa 1820

English Mahogany Library Book Canterbury, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a handled backrest used for movement and a galleried tray for stacking books, with original brass casters.

Category

1820s British Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19thC English Inlaid Mahogany Maple & Co Library Bookcase
Large 19thC English Inlaid Mahogany Maple & Co Library Bookcase

Large 19thC English Inlaid Mahogany Maple & Co Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19thC English Inlaid Mahogany Maple & Co Library Bookcase sku 2201 Together W237 x D47 x H203.5 cm Base W234 x D47 x H92.5 cm Top W237 x D33 x H111 cm Top intern...

Category

19th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair Regency Mahogany Inlaid Astragal Glazed Library Bookcases
Antique Pair Regency Mahogany Inlaid Astragal Glazed Library Bookcases

Antique Pair Regency Mahogany Inlaid Astragal Glazed Library Bookcases

Located in Suffolk, GB

This arrangement was typical of the period, offering a discreet place for smaller items above larger enclosed storage below, ideal for use in a gentleman’s library or drawing room. T...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Baroque Library Steps, Painted Walnut, Italy, Circa 1860
Antique Baroque Library Steps, Painted Walnut, Italy, Circa 1860

Antique Baroque Library Steps, Painted Walnut, Italy, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of 19th Century Italian library stairs with wide steps in the Baroque style and patinated in a warm natural colored light-grey, in good condition.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs
Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs

Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful all-over patina and hand carvings on the apron.

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Early 18th Century Scottish Antique Libraries

Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Library Table
Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Library Table

Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Library Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The Elizabethan/ Jacobean style dining table has beautifully hand-carved decorations of grapes, flowers, leaves and rosettes and aged patina. The table extends to double its closed ...

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19th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Library Desk Table
Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Library Desk Table

Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Library Desk Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful handcrafted piece with beautiful patina. This antique table has all the character a piece of this nature should. This truly is a stunning table in this style. It has been w...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

Oak wood library file cabinet, Milan, Italy, 1903.
Oak wood library file cabinet, Milan, Italy, 1903.

Oak wood library file cabinet, Milan, Italy, 1903.

Located in Milan, IT

Above the piece of furniture is a 'Roman-style' banner with double writing on the front and back: 'property and deposit of the national library of Brera' and a date, 1903.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood

A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers
A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers

A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers

Located in Amersham, GB

A fine single fusee timepiece dating from the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign Circa 1840. The eight day movement with anchor escapement with a suspended pendulum bob with top adj...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fine Merklen Bros. Library Table with Large twist legs
Fine Merklen Bros. Library Table with Large twist legs

Fine Merklen Bros. Library Table with Large twist legs

By Merklen Brothers

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Exceptional Antique Merklen Brothers Victorian library table. Distinctive massive twist legs, feet, and large heads on corner with glass top.

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850
Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850

Pair of Victorian Rosewood Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1850

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

This rather impressive pair of mid 19th century library armchairs are of great scale and constructed from extremely good quality rosewood timbers.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Rosewood

Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Library Table
Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Library Table

Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Library Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The Elizabethan/ Jacobean style dining table has hand-carved decorations of grapes, flowers, leaves and rosettes. The table extends to double its closed size which is 57" long. When ...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian quality walnut & leather top library table
Antique Victorian quality walnut & leather top library table

Antique Victorian quality walnut & leather top library table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality walnut & leather top library table having a quality hexagonal shaped walnut and leather top supported on four turned columns, standing on four shaped cabrio...

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table
Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English desk having a leather top on a case with three drawers in front, brass hardware and faux drawers on the sides and back, all this sitting on turned and r...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London

Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London Finely figured walnut 5 glass case with moulded plinth and standing on pad feet with bevelled glass throughout.

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs
Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs

Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs

Located in Lymington, GB

An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs. Raised on very well-carved cabriole legs with stylised ball-and-claw feet, each chair with rectangul...

Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

Antique Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp, 1890
Antique Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp, 1890

Antique Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp, 1890

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass Art Nouveau Adjustable Library Lamp This is a very unusual piece, the lamp has a round brass base which supports the swivelling swan neck arm, this in turn supports the long ...

Category

1890s Art Nouveau Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

c. 1850 English Mahogany Renaissance Revival Corner Library Cabinet
c. 1850 English Mahogany Renaissance Revival Corner Library Cabinet

c. 1850 English Mahogany Renaissance Revival Corner Library Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

The form reflects Renaissance Revival influences common in mid-19th century English library furniture, with bowed side panels, and stepped molding profiles.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Steps with Upholstery, 1850
Early Victorian Mahogany Library Steps with Upholstery, 1850

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Steps with Upholstery, 1850

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early Victorian Library Steps on Turned Legs A great set of Early Victorian Library steps This set of steps is in good condition, the top step and the middle step have hinged lids.

Category

Early 19th Century High Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table
Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table

Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table This is a very sturdy double sided writing desk, very rare and very attractive, the desk top has a new tooled sage green inset ...

Category

Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Pine

English 19th c. Oak Library Steps with Handrail
English 19th c. Oak Library Steps with Handrail

English 19th c. Oak Library Steps with Handrail

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of English 19th century library steps with integral handrail. In solid oak with decorative trefoil cutouts.

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Libraries

Materials

Oak

Austrian 19th century Aesthetic Movement 'Swan' Library Armchair
Austrian 19th century Aesthetic Movement 'Swan' Library Armchair

Austrian 19th century Aesthetic Movement 'Swan' Library Armchair

Located in Troy, NY

Unique Library or Lounge armchair, the padded armrests supported by decorative sculpted and ebonized swans., the back ending in a backwards scroll, the deep low seat supported by tu...

Category

19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Libraries

Materials

Pearwood, Upholstery

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This elegant Victorian antique partners writing table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1860. It features a striking inset green leather writing surface ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Walnut Leather Chesterfield Library Stool
19th Century Carved Walnut Leather Chesterfield Library Stool

19th Century Carved Walnut Leather Chesterfield Library Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 19th century carved walnut leather chesterfield library stool. The stool is upholstered in deeply buttoned brown leather hide, it set on hefty ball and claw walnut cabriole legs...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

A Regency rosewood six drawer library table by Gillows
A Regency rosewood six drawer library table by Gillows

A Regency rosewood six drawer library table by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency rosewood six drawer library table by Gillows, the rectangular top inset with a replaced tooled burgundy leather within a bead and reel border, with three frieze drawers on ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Antique Mahogany Library Table Or Desk, Attributed To Gillows.
Antique Mahogany Library Table Or Desk, Attributed To Gillows.

Antique Mahogany Library Table Or Desk, Attributed To Gillows.

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A well-proportioned 19th Century mahogany free-standing library writing table/desk in the manner of 'Gillows of Lancaster'.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table
18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table

18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table

Located in High Point, NC

18th century walnut library table from France. The top is made from two planks and is banded with a beveled edge, following down to a simple apron, which contains a single drawer in ...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Libraries

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Library Occasional Table
English 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Library Occasional Table

English 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Library Occasional Table

Located in Faversham, GB

A fabulous 19th century occasional table with a mahogany top with a cast iron base. The circular stepped top is attached to a brass pole with a clasp underneath that allows the top ...

Category

19th Century British High Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust
J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust

J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A lifesize neoclassical style plaster library bust by English sculptor, John Ternouth, signed with maker’s name to the reverse and inscribed with the date ‘1832’.

Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Libraries

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Outstanding Library Chair in the Manner of George Bullock
Outstanding Library Chair in the Manner of George Bullock

Outstanding Library Chair in the Manner of George Bullock

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Huge mahogany library chair in the manner of George Bullock, light brown leather covered and individual brass studding, in outstanding condition. 37" high 36" overall depth 31" wide...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Libraries

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Library Table / Writing Table
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Library Table / Writing Table

Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Library Table / Writing Table

Located in Charleston, SC

Late 17th Century Baroque Desk / Writing or Library Table with two drawers supported an elegant lyre-shaped base with intricately carved legs connected by wrought iron stretchers. th...

Category

Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Libraries

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

1820s British Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs
Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs

Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs

Located in London, by appointment only

A very good pair of Regency rosewood lyre-shaped library armchairs. Upholstered in figured blue material with loose squab seat cushions, the chairs have tall shaped and curved backs ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Rosewood

American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810
American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810

American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany three-tiered upholstered library steps with serpentine rails, cross stretchers, and terminating on turned bulbous legs.

Category

1810s American Regency Antique Libraries

Fine Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Library Bookcase, circa 1800
Fine Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Library Bookcase, circa 1800

Fine Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Library Bookcase, circa 1800

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderfully impressive, fine quality early 19th century Georgian mahogany break fronted library bookcase, having molded cornice with carved button decoration above five diamond pat...

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Partners Library Writing Desk With Leather Slide
Antique Georgian Mahogany Partners Library Writing Desk With Leather Slide

Antique Georgian Mahogany Partners Library Writing Desk With Leather Slide

Located in Suffolk, GB

An antique Georgian mahogany partners library writing desk with pull out leather writing slide and drawers to both sides.

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Glazed Display/Library Cabinet
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Glazed Display/Library Cabinet

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Glazed Display/Library Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

A handsome Edwardian mahogany breakfront bookcase with an elegant architectural shape and very useful proportions. The stepped breakfront form gives the piece a strong presence while...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs

Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs

Located in London, GB

An important pair of mid-18th century Chippendale period mahogany Library Armchairs, having unusual carved and scrolled cartouche-shaped backs, with scroll moulded set-back arms.

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Grand French Neoclassical Marble Top Library or Console Table
Grand French Neoclassical Marble Top Library or Console Table

Grand French Neoclassical Marble Top Library or Console Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent 19th century French walnut library table or console table made on a grand scale.

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Libraries

Materials

Marble

English Plum Pudding Mahogany Library Table.  Circa 1780
English Plum Pudding Mahogany Library Table.  Circa 1780

English Plum Pudding Mahogany Library Table. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Plum Pudding Mahogany drop leaf four drawer desk / library table with Satinwood cross banding, and terminating original brass casters.

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Antique Libraries

Austrian Gilded Brass Billiard Library Chandelier, Vienna, ca. 1900s
Austrian Gilded Brass Billiard Library Chandelier, Vienna, ca. 1900s

Austrian Gilded Brass Billiard Library Chandelier, Vienna, ca. 1900s

By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Warsaw, PL

Antique three-light billiard / library lamp from Vienna, circa 1900. Made of gilt brass (originally silver-plated) with decorative detailing and fitted with three original hand-blown...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Libraries

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Library Bookcase by Maurice Dufrene
French Art Deco Library Bookcase by Maurice Dufrene

French Art Deco Library Bookcase by Maurice Dufrene

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A French Art Deco Library bookcase in Mahogany and other exotic veneers, the emblem on the two blind doors is excellent work the cabinet has nine adjustable shelves so plenty of room...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Library Fusee Bracket Clock by Norman, Pimlico
Mahogany Library Fusee Bracket Clock by Norman, Pimlico

Mahogany Library Fusee Bracket Clock by Norman, Pimlico

Located in Norwich, GB

Library bracket clock by Norman, Pimlico Finely figured mahogany case with ebony mouldings standing on a stepped moulded plinth and resting on pad feet with bevelled glass viewi...

Category

19th Century British Antique Libraries

Materials

Mahogany

18th/19th century library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria
18th/19th century library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria

18th/19th century library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria

Located in Jesteburg, DE

An impressive sculptural two-body library or buffet, Tuscany or Umbria, early 18th century in beautiful warm patina.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Libraries

Materials

Softwood

18th Century French Classic Library Antique Fireplace Surround
18th Century French Classic Library Antique Fireplace Surround

18th Century French Classic Library Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

A original library fireplace mantel out of a wood pannel room in a porfier stone/marble from the Louis XVI period.

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Libraries

Materials

Stone

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

Pair of Regency period Mahogany Library chairs, circa 1820

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite pair of Regency period library chairs, circa 1820, showcases a refined blend of elegance and comfort.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Libraries

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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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.

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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.