Antique Libraries

The Library Bureau quickly became a one-stop vendor for supplies and equipment a library might need.

Four door mahogany library bookcase on four drawer base. Circa 1870.

Child’s Table From NYC Public School P.S 166 Manufactured in New York approximately 1900. The table made from solid quarter sawn oak, with a painted top & brass caps on feet. PS ...

two-tier library step stool in very good condition, brass rungs and brown leather-trimmed top probably English-style work

A 19th century library armchair upholstered in well-worn original brown leather with an aged dark brown patina trimmed with brass nail heads, a button-tufted backrest, leather padded...

Scottish Victorian high-backed chair with beautifully carved and detailed mahogany back splat, legs and stretcher. Fringed antique tapestry fabric seat and armrests.

The library is in very good condition, after renovation :) The library is decomposed into elements.

Antique library stairs / staircase. In English style, but probably of French origin.

Antique library stairs / staircase. In English style, but probably of French origin.

A superb Regency library armchair in rosewood, raised on saber legs with foliate carving to the curve and base of the arms.

This handsome Regency library desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century.

Early 20th C painted library ladders. 1920. Dimensions when closed. 22 inches (56 cms) Wide 6 inches (15 cms) Deep 103 inches (262 cms) High.  

Rosewood library table, the rectangular top with rounded corners, above two frieze drawers, raised on tapering columns and acanthus carved socles, raised on egg and dart moulded tres...

Large William iv library chair upholstered in leather

Early 19th C Scottish library bookcase. 1840. Dimensions 93 inches (236 cms) wide 17.5 inches (44 cms) deep 98 inches (249 cms) high.

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...

Handsome 19th century English library stairs crafted in mahogany with three tooled red leather steps, two flip top storage compartments, a pull out drawer and turned legs.

A well-crafted and versatile Victorian walnut metamorphic library chair, dating to the late 19th century. Designed with both practicality and decorative appeal, the chair easily conv...

A superb quality C19th rosewood library writing table, or centre table, freestanding with full width drawer and tan coloured leather, in outstanding condition. 29" high 51" wide 29"...

Library, France, circa 1890. Very good condition.

Good quality 19th century English oak library bookcase. 1870. Adjustable shelving on top and bottom.

Mahogany library table, the large rectangular top with inset green leather writing surface.

A wonderful Victorian rosewood library chair in green plush, on original brass castors, in excellent overall condition.

A fine Biedermeier oval library table. Ash with mahogany inlay and carved details on the base.

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original Regency circa 1810-1820 fully restored metamorphic library steps table with oxblood leather steps This is an important an...

A LATE REGENCY EBONISED LIBRARY ARMCHAIR, CIRCA 1820. Original brass socket castors.

Mahogany breakfront library bookcase, the concaved moulded cornice, above four large curved astragal glazed doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior flanked by reeded c...

Late 19th century English pine breakfront library bookcase with open adjustable shelves to the top section. 1890.

Huge early 19th century French library bookcase from a large chateau in Brittany.

Library ladder on wheels, late 19th / early 20th century Large wooden library ladder on wheels, presumably from a library, archive or department store.

Fine set of Georgian library or bedside steps of very dense Cuban mahogany with stunning graining, original gilt lacquer brass carrying handles, and three steps, standing on shaped a...

Regency rosewood library table with turned finials. Barley twist supports with platform and brass castors, connected by barley twist and turned stretchers.

George III Mahogany Library Chair With Striped Silk Upholstery England, Last Quarter 18th century

Regency mahogany library table features twin hinged, solid mahogany leaves that can either extend the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading.

Irish style Chippendale library chair with hairy paw feet

Set of early 20th Century English folding library steps. Vernacular and beautifully made with a graphic arrangement of angled supports, stretchers and cross-bracing, the steps have ...

Very fine pair faux rosewood library chairs upholstered in hand made Italian silk

Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840.

19th Century English library armchair newly reupholstered in a blue / green striped fabric.

Stunning pair of painted pine/oak library bookcases with adjustable shelves, very elegant look. 1840s Shelf depth 34cm

A beautiful English William IV Library chair which has a lovely shape with the scroll back.

A rare Victorian walnut and burr walnut swivel top library table with inset red leather, in excellent overall condition. 29" high 30" diameter You are welcome to view this item at ...

A fine medium size dark mahogany table with a rectangular top raised on inset tapering ring turned legs, likely English. The elegant serpentine bases with flat feet and a flat stret...

18th century library open armchair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, circa 1760.

A very elegant Regency period mahogany bergère library armchair of generous proportions, raised on finely turned brass cup castors.

Excellent quality and condition, French walnut open library bookcase with adjustable shelving, standing on squat cabiole legs with four drawers to the top. 41..5" high 44.5" wide 12...

Typically cedar linings were used for preserving deeds and important papers, which would further indicate that this cabinet was for a gentleman's study or library.

A beautifully crafted 19th century French library ladder. Hand made carved from Elmwood. and in exceptional condition.

With three steps with leather and lifting top step with compartment. Slide out lower compartment. Turned tapered legs.

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps, the 4 steps are in a spiral formation, they have tooled leather treads and are in good condition, very sturdy...

A Beautiful Leather Library Chair This chair has been Restored and Reupholstered Dates C1780s Just Been Upholstered in lovely Brown Leather and Plaid Fabric

A monumental late 18th century George III period mahogany breakfront library cabinet with burled detailing in warm towns of brown.

This beautifully crafted metamorphic library chair is made from solid walnut, prized for its rich color and fine grain.

A Regency mahogany library chair, of rectangular form, the arms with padded elbow rests and turned tapering legs with brass castors, originally caned but now with two re-upholstered ...

This artwork titled " Jagellonian Library, Krakau, Poland" 1941 is an original color etching by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir 1881-1962.

Tall large antique library step ladder, made of quality solid oak and bearing clear signs of the fine craftsmanship and classic design.

Rectangular crossbanded top over two frieze drawers and raised on a trestle supports carved with anthemium, scroll feet. Provenance: Naill Smith Antiques.