Birds Eye Maple Bookcase
Regency Birds Eye Maple Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency birds eye maple open bookcase, of rectangular form with a shaped top surmounted by the
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Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Antique Victorian Style Birds Eye Maple Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Victorian style birds eye maple open bookcase. This was made in
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Vintage 1960s British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Late Regency Bird’s-Eye Maple Cylindrical Open Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency bird’s-eye maple cylindrical open bookcase attributed to Gillows, the circular
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Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple
H 36 in W 26 in D 26 in
Rare Bird's Eye Maple Victorian Credenza
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
serpentine sections with mirrored back, standing on shaped and inlaid plinth base. This antique bookcase
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Antique 19th Century British Credenzas
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts & Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
bird’s-eye maple veneered, wooden backs inside this bookcase. This timeless bookcase stands as strong and
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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H 87 in W 86 in D 17.7 in
21st Century Pleasure Showcase in Wood
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
multilayer erable bird's eye maple with glossy finishing. Details are finished in antique gold JG286. Back
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Victorian Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Cylinder Desk 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
With a Central Lift up Section, 4 x Mahogany Lined
Drawers with Birds Eye Maple Veneers and an
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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Walnut Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Savannah, GA
of drawers with 3 drawers each to the interior of the fall that are in bird's-eye maple. Both of
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Antique 1820s English George IV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
American Mahogany and Stenciled Secretary with Bookcase. NY Circa 1825
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany stenciled and painted foliage secretary bookcase with fitted inlaid birds eye
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Midcentury Cabinet Art Deco from Lissone, Made in Milan, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
closed in veneered bird's-eye maple. Closed compartment with sliding glass embellished with engraved
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 68.12 in D 17.72 in
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Contemporary Bookcase in Biedermeier Style, Sliding Doors, Made of Cherrywood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Bookcase made of cherrywood with sliding doors and adjustable shelves, in Biedermeier style.
Custom made on order, different finishes available and custom sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Bookcases
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Cherry
H 102.37 in W 126.78 in D 17.33 in
Rare French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Library Jacob Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Large and very unusual French Empire bookcase in beautifully figured mahogany veneer. Four glazed doors (original glass), interior with original shelves (two on each level allow an a...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
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Mahogany
19th Century Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts"
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fantastic quality satinwood cylinder bookcase by the London makers "Edwards & Roberts", the bookcase having a stepped moulded cornice with dentil moulding and ebony inlay, the two ...
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Antique 1880s English Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Edwardian Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival period bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around 1900-1910 period.
It is of amazing quality and is a lovely size. The ...
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Antique 1890s British Sheraton Bookcases
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Glass, Wood
Victorian Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4215 A Victorian rosewood bookcase of diminutive proportions, having moulded outswept cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing height adjustable shelves and fitted with origi...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Empire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary antique empire bookcase in great condition completed and restored by our professional craftsmen team. This elegant piece is the perfect addition to a sophisticated l...
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century William IV Period Open Low Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A small fine 19th century William IV period solid mahogany open low library bookcase. The rectangular well figured mahogany moulded rounded top surmounted by an ornate fretted brass ...
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Library Armchair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A late 19th, early 20th century leather club arm chair, with scroll-over back and arms upholstered with the original red leather. The easy chair raised on front bun feet and square r...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid enclosed Canterbury circa 1870 in date.
The grain of the burr walnut is truly beautiful. It features a hinged...
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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
EXTRA LARGE UNIQUE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN ART NOUVEAU HAND CARVED REVOLVING BOOKCASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine antique very fine, fully restored, hand made in England in the Art Nouveau taste, oak revolvi...
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Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases
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Hardwood, Oak
H 56.3 in W 25.01 in D 25.01 in
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique English Victorian mahogany and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1860 in date and in excellent condition.
It has been made from mahogany with satinwood cro...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
1870s Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Bookcase with Brass Moldings and Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of French elegance with our stunning antique 1870s Louis XVI bookcase. Handcrafted from the finest mahogany wood, this piece has been lovingly restor...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
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Brass
H 87 in W 76 in D 19 in
Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Bookcase in Walnut and Birdseye with large glass door. Interior shelves above a single drawer.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany library bookcase having a quality moulded shaped cornice above a pair of figured mahogany glazed moulded doors opening to reveal three adju...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Other
Globe Wernicke Bookcase In Mahogany Of 4 Elements
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London mahogany bookcase from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England which has 4 elements
Small model which is composed of a molded ba...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
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Mahogany
Early 19th Century Irish William IV Open Bookcase / Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and most attractive Irish William IV period mahogany open bookcase/console table, of concave design, with grey marble panel above a hidden drawer set with rosettes and th...
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish William IV Bookcases
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Marble
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19th Century Irish Walnut Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
walnut and bird's-eye maple. The top and base have matching elaborately carved corbels that help tie the
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Antique 1880s Irish Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Victorian Bureau Bookcase Mid-Size 19th Century Cylinder Top Secretaire
Located in Santander, ES
and small drawers with attractive bird's-eye maple fronts. The writing surface slides out and has
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
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Mahogany
H 87.41 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
Tall English Secrétaire Bureau Bookcase Astragal Glazed Mahogany Library Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
bird's-eye maple lined interior, gilt tooled leather writing surface, cubby holes and miniature drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
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Mahogany
H 91.07 in W 47.68 in D 21.7 in
Stylish Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5174 Fine quality Victorian bird's eye maple bookcase, having oversailing top above beaded
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Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
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Birdseye Maple
Bird's-Eye Maple Open Bookcase
Located in Bournemouth, GB
A 19th century bird's-eye maple open bookcase with scrolling acanthus supports.
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Antique 1850s English Bookcases
Pair of Antique Birds Eye Maple Open Bookcases
Located in London, GB
birds eye maple, and they have been finished inside in ochre. The shelves are adjustable and have sharks
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Vintage 1980s English Victorian Bookcases
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Maple
Pair of Antique Birds Eye Maple Open Bookcases
Located in London, GB
birds eye maple, and they have been finished inside in ochre. The shelves are adjustable and have sharks
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Vintage 1980s English Victorian Bookcases
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Maple
Late 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Display Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An attractive 19th century bird's-eye maple display bookcase, kingwood crossbanded throughout
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
19th Century English Regency Bird's Eye Maple Open Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good, well figured English Regency open bookcase constructed in bird's eye maple. Having a
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases
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Birdseye Maple
Faux Bamboo Open Bookcase with Bird's Eye Maple Panels
Located in Port Chester, NY
whimsical finials. Fine bird's eye maple side panels add additional interest. Charming!
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Pine
EJ Victor Monumental Bird's-Eye Maple Dome Display Cabinet China Curio Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Massive EJ Victor bird's-eye maple dome display cabinet China Curio bookcase 91"
EJ Victor out
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
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Birdseye Maple
H 91 in W 56 in D 23 in
Vintage Unusual Art Deco Birdseye Maple Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A stunning and delightfully unusual bird's-eye maple circular open bookcase in the Art Deco manner
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Bookcases
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Birdseye Maple
19th Century Bird’s-Eye Maple Glazed Bookcase
By Holland & Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th century birds eye maple six door glazed bookcase/display cabinet, this quality piece of mid
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Superior 19th Century English Faux Bamboo and Birdseye Maple Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A rare and magnificent piece this faux bamboo and bird’s-eye maple breakfront features an upper
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
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Faux Bamboo, Glass, Birdseye Maple
H 94 in W 80 in D 20 in
Art Deco Style Egyptian Revival Birdseye Maple Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Art Deco style bird's-eye maple open bookcase, of recent manufacture.
With a
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Late 20th Century Bookcases
Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase
Located in London, GB
1900-1910 period.
This is of very nice quality, and has bird’s-eye maple inlay on the top & revolves
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Antique 1890s British Sheraton Bookcases
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Wood
French Walnut Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French walnut Art Deco bookcase with bird’s eye maple interior. This piece makes a very strong
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Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
French Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Antique Bibliotheque Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
mahoganized bird's-eye maple veneers, these edged by satinwood stringer inlay that allows each panel to
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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Bookcases
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Bronze
H 52.5 in W 30 in D 15.5 in
French Bird's-Eye Maple and Cherrywood Faux Bamboo Armoire with Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This faux bamboo armoire made of cherrywood and bird's-eye maple is in absolutely pristine
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Antique Early 1900s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Early 20th Century Cherry and Bird’S-Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Armoire with Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This faux bamboo armoire made of cherrywood and bird's-eye maple is in absolutely pristine
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Antique Early 1900s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cherry, Mirror, Birdseye Maple
H 95 in W 45 in D 18 in
19th Century German Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Rare German bird's eye maple Biedermeier showcase or bookcase from the 1st half of the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Pine
French Faux Bamboo Armoire of Two-Toned Curly Maple
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French faux bamboo armoire (or bookcase and display cabinet) of two-toned birds-eye or curly
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Secretary, Bookcase, 19th Century Antique English in Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
to reveal a wonderful work station! Rosewood pull knobs, bird's-eye maple facing on the drawers, and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Secretaires
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Rosewood, Leather, Glass
Art Deco Display Cabinet
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A very good quality Art Deco bookcase/cabinet in Birds Eye maple. Label to back shows maker
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl, Mirror and Brass Cabinets
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
features bird's-eye maple burl, a mirrored interior with a single adjustable shelf, and a brass toned
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Brass
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William & Mary Walnut Dining Room Set
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
article also lists mahogany, birch, maple, and bird’s-eye maple in their lines. Ads from the 1910s and
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Vintage 1910s American William and Mary Dining Room Sets
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Brass
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co William & Mary Walnut Extendable Dining Table
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
article also lists mahogany, birch, maple, and bird’s-eye maple in their lines. Ads from the 1910s and
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Early 20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Tables
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Walnut
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William & Mary Walnut Display Cabinet Jacobean
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
, and bird’s-eye maple in their lines. Ads from the 1910s and ‘20s show dining room furniture, living
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Early 20th Century William and Mary Cabinets
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Walnut
H 61.5 in W 40 in D 13.5 in
6 Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William & Mary Walnut Dining Chairs Jacobean
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
, and bird’s-eye maple in their lines. Ads from the 1910s and ‘20s show dining room furniture, living
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
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Upholstery, Walnut
H 37.75 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. William & Mary Walnut Sideboard Jacobean Buffet
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
, and bird’s-eye maple in their lines. Ads from the 1910s and ‘20s show dining room furniture, living
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Vintage 1910s William and Mary Buffets
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Walnut, Burl
H 40 in W 66 in D 20 in
19th Century Bird’s-Eye Maple Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th century bird’s-eye maple bookcase or vitrine, circa 1870. Its smaller footprint makes it an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
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Birdseye Maple
Antique English Burl Walnut Bookcase, circa Late 1800s and Correctly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
We located this late 1800’s, exquisite antique English “Burl Walnut and Birds-Eye Maple” bookcase
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Antique 1880s English Bookcases
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Walnut, Burl
H 89.5 in W 94.75 in D 18 in
Revolving Circular Library Bookcase of Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century English round rotating library cabinet or side table made of bird's-eye maple
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair Art Deco Egyptian Revival Birdseye Maple Open Bookcases
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely pair of Art Deco style bird's-eye maple open bookcases, of recent manufacture
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Late 20th Century Bookcases
Antique Victorian Oak Secretaire Bookcase, Desk, Bookcase, Scotland 1890, B1817
Located in Vancouver, BC
adjustable shelves
The secretaire drop front drawer is fitted with birds eye maple drawers and pigeon holes
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 94 in W 51 in D 18 in
Biedermeier Style Open Bookcases or Shelves from England 'Individually Priced'
Located in Austin, TX
capped at top and bottom with gilt metal capitals, with three middle shelves of bird’s-eye maple, mounted
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20th Century English Biedermeier Bookcases
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Metal
H 48.75 in W 33.25 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Empire Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
internal drawer, all with birds eye maple fronts. The case is raised on hand turned feet, also with brass
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Four circa 1880 Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Co Stamped Legal Library Bookcases
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in GB
1900 article also lists mahogany, birch, maple, and bird’s-eye maple in their lines. Ads from the 1910s
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
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Hardwood
H 73.04 in W 34.26 in D 14.18 in
Skyscraper Art Deco Multi-Tiered Bookcase and Dry Bar in Bookmatched Walnut
Located in New York, NY
liquor bottles and barware. The interior of the cabinets is bird’s-eye maple and the exterior is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer, Walnut
H 52.25 in W 49.5 in D 16 in
Superb XIXth Century Rosewood Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
original working lock and a key and moulded panels to the base, all veneered with bird's eye maple to
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Tall Antique Bookcase Cabinet, English, Slim Display Case, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique bookcase cabinet. An English, mahogany and Bird's Eye Maple display cabinet
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 84.65 in W 28.55 in D 18.71 in
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Bibliothèque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
intricately carved wood, made to look like real bamboo. Exquisite bird’s eye maple complements the blonde
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Birdseye Maple
Milo Baughman Étagère for Directional Furniture, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
construction (no press-board) with birds eye maple wood veneer.
It's in the original vintage condition with
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Bird's Eye Maple Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bird's eye maple bookcase/armoire with faux bamboo details, one drawer and 4 adjustable shelves
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Early 20th Century French Bookcases
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Birdseye Maple, Glass
Regency Period Bird's Eye Maple Book Carrier
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Regency period bird's eye maple book carrier.
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Antique 1820s English Bookcases
English William IV Maple Bookcase
Located in Sheffield, MA
William IV bird's eye maple open bookcase, the rectangular molded top above two compartments of
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
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Birdseye Maple
Memphis Style Bookcase Sculptural Etagere
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly sculptural bird's-eye maple Memphis style bookshelves. Great as a floating decorative
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Vintage 1980s American Memphis Group Bookcases
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Birdseye Maple
Pair of Late 19th Century Walnut Secretaire Cupboard Bookcases
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of late 19th century walnut secretaire cupboard bookcases with bird’s-eye maple veneered
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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
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Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Flamed Mahogany Early Victorian Period Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Darwen, GB
with a polished mahogany top above the fall front secretaire enclosing a bird's-eye maple fitted
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Bookcases
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Mahogany
Large English Secretaire Oak Glazed Bureau Bookcase Edwardian Library Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
paneled dummy drawer converting to the writing desk enclosed bird’s-eye maple lined interior, gilt tooled
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Antique Early 1900s English Secretaires
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Oak
H 92.76 in W 48.82 in L 92.76 in
Huge Tall Barley Twist French Carved Walnut Armoire Wardrobe with Mirrored Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece. Inside the backs of the doors are bird’s eye maple panels.
The interior does not have a hanging
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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
H 96.25 in W 59.25 in D 24 in
Early 19th Century Secretary – Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Federal mahogany and bird's-eye maple Secretary book case. We think this was made in
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Bookcases
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Wood
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Birds Eye Maple Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal birds eye maple bookcase for your home. Frequently made of wood, birdseye maple and hardwood, every birds eye maple bookcase was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a birds eye maple bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A birds eye maple bookcase, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Birds Eye Maple Bookcase?
Prices for a birds eye maple bookcase start at $1,590 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $4,102.
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Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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