English Chinoiserie Bookcase
English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wire
H 78 in W 57.5 in D 16 in
English 1870s Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase with Soft Yellow Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted Chinoiserie waterfall bookcase from the late 19th century. Attracting our eyes
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 55 in W 25.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie Gold and Black Painted Small Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie-style black bookcases with two shelves each over a solid
Category
20th Century British Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair Antique English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Book-Cases with Desks, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English "Chinoiserie" black lacquer book-cases with desks, circa 1890-1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 60.75 in W 26.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century English Black Lacquered Chiffonier with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Black Lacquered Chiffonier with Chinoiserie Decoration
40″ W X 16″ D X 64
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English George III Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Italian chinoiserie decorated secretaire bookcase crafted in the English George III taste
Category
20th Century Italian George III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 86.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
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Chinoiserie Bookcase with Lion's Paw Feet English circa 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1890s Georgian Chinoiserie style decorated two door, glass front bookcase with two drawers
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Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
English George II Period Chinoiserie Painted Bureau Bookcase, circa 1740
By Giles Grendey
Located in Paris, FR
An English George II period chinoiserie red and gold painted bureau bookcase, in the style of
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 86.62 in W 40.95 in D 22.45 in
19th Century English Black Lacquered Bookcase with Raised Chinoiserie
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful decorative 19th century black lacquered bookcase with raised Chinoiserie design. Features
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennial's dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Shell Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennial's dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Shell Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennials dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
English Regency Chinoiserie Black and Gilt Bookcase Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegantly proportioned English Regency period black and gold chinoiserie bookcase cabinet, the
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Antique 1830s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Linen, Oak
Antique English Burnt Bamboo Chinoiserie Wood Painted Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennial's dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
H 46.25 in W 18.75 in D 10 in
Superb 19th Century English Chinoiserie Breakfront
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 19th century English chinoiserie 12-door breakfront. Having lovely oriental scenes on door
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
19thC English Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Glazed Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
19th century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Glazed Cabinet
W54 x D37 x H100 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Superior 19th Century English Faux Bamboo and Birdseye Maple Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
England. This is a great example of distinct British chinoiserie bamboo style.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Birdseye Maple
H 94 in W 80 in D 20 in
English 3 Tier Burnt Bamboo Chinoiserie Shelf or Nightstand with Woven Cane Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small burnt bamboo or tortoise bamboo shelf with a woven cane top. This shelf features three tiers and is decorated at the back of each shelf with bent bamboo. This piece will make...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
H 28 in W 11.75 in L 28 in
English George III Polychrome Decorated Secretary in the Chinoiserie Taste
Located in Dallas, TX
An English George III polychrome decorated secretary executed in the Chinoiserie taste, late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Outstanding English Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid English chinoiserie tortoise lacquered bureau bookcase with shaped front. Having stunning
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase, George III
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-18th century Georgian secretary bookcase with green lacquered Japanning. This chinoiserie
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Bookcase with Lacquered Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English Chinoiserie style bamboo bookcase with Lacquered decoration.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
H 73.23 in W 40.16 in D 12.6 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Montreal, QC
An 18th century English Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase, profusely lacquered with exotic birds in a
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Pine
Pair of English Chinoiserie Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of English scorched bamboo bookcase cabinets or shelves featuring a lacquered top
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood
English George III Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand English Geoge III style secretaire bookcase constructed by one of the finest furniture makers
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Great 19th century English chinoiserie breakfront china cabinet or bookcase- 2 part cabinet with
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century English Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality English 18th century George II lacquer and gilt chinoiserie secretary bookcase
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Brilliant English George III style secretaire bookcase featuring a polychrome parcel gilt lacquer
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
English George III Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Sheffield, MA
, double arched top and molded trim. The stunning bookcase crafted in the English George III style is
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English George III Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Italian chinoiserie lacquered secretary bookcase crafted in the English George III
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
English George III Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Italian Chinoiserie secretary bookcase crafted in the English George III taste
Category
20th Century Italian George III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
English George III Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English secretaire bookcase made in the George III taste featuring a black lacquer
Category
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Iron
English George III Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century English chinoiserie secretary bookcase made in the George III taste. Two part
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Chinoiserie Bookcases
Located in Chamblee, GA
Pair of English Chinoiserie Bookcases with red painted interior and wooden beveled adjustable
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
English Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase, 1820
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early 19th century English blind door bureau bookcase in saffron yellow with raised chinoiserie
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Red Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
18th century English George III Secretary Bookcase with molded paneled doors over slant front and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Secretaires
19th Century English Red Chinoiserie Laquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Late 19th c. English Red Laquered Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase with incised mirrored doors and
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Superb 19th Century Chinoiserie English Bamboo Side Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely fashioned example with bold root adornment.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
18th Century English Chinoiserie Red Painted Secretaire / Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Good old Georgian Secretary Bookcase piece that has been beautifully (and recently) painted with
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Very Rare English 18th Century Red Lacquer Secretary Bookcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice secretary bookcase with beautiful scenes of Chinese figures and decorations on red
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded urns with classic form featuring foo dog handles on top and hand decorated with an auspicious composition of fruit trees and birds in ...
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The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Large Concave Blue Mirror Sculpture
Located in London, GB
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Located in Miami, FL
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Revival Lacquered Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant late 19th century Georgian style drink table decorated in the chinoiserie revival taste of the late 19th/early 20th century England. The table features an oval top decorated ...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
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English Chinoiserie Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English chinoiserie bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, bamboo and glass, every English chinoiserie bookcase was constructed with great care. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage English chinoiserie bookcase now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English chinoiserie bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An English chinoiserie bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is an English Chinoiserie Bookcase?
The average selling price for an English chinoiserie bookcase at 1stDibs is $10,500, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $71,162 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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