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Oak open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak open bookcase. the large rectangular top above three bays of adjustable shelves divided by
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Early 20th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Oak open bookcase
Oak open bookcase
H 48 in W 72.5 in D 13 in
Mahogany open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century mahogany open bookcase, the rectangular top above two bays of adjustable shelves
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19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Mahogany open bookcase
Mahogany open bookcase
H 35 in W 52 in D 16 in
Walnut open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut open bookcase, the rectangular well-figured cross banded bow fronted top above-moulded
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Early 20th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique Walnut open bookcase
Walnut open bookcase
H 34 in W 50.5 in D 15.5 in
Regency Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century open bookcase, the rectangular well-figured top above moulded frieze supported on
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Early 19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Regency Open Bookcase
Regency Open Bookcase
H 36.5 in W 42 in D 17 in
Regency open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century open bookcase, the rectangular well-figured top having raised pierced three quarter
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Early 19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Regency  open bookcase
Regency  open bookcase
H 37.5 in W 55 in D 12 in
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and unusual Victorian walnut open bookcase, having a cupboard at each
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19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
H 51.97 in W 72.05 in D 15.36 in
Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a distinctive Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
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19th Century English Regency Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 53.94 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in
Victorian Open Bookcase Oak 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Blonde Oak Open Bookcase. This Open Bookcase Stands Upon Turned Feet and a Plinth Base
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1860s Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase Oak 1860
Victorian Open Bookcase Oak 1860
H 48 in W 45.5 in D 13 in
Flame Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century mahogany open bookcase, the rectangular top above aljustable shelved interior flanked
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19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Flame Mahogany Open Bookcase
Flame Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 37 in W 50 in D 18 in
19th Century Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Open bookcase, the rectangular well-figured top above-molded frieze supported on
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19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

19th Century Open Bookcase
19th Century Open Bookcase
H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 12.5 in
Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century rosewood open bookcase, the rectangular marble top above carved frieze supported on
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Early 19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
H 38.5 in W 45.5 in D 15 in
Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Aesthetic oak open bookcase of small proportions, the rectangular top above a carved frieze with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
H 44.5 in W 24 in D 10 in
English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very useful early 19th C English painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1830. Upper
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19th Century English William IV Antique Open Bookcases

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Pine

English Painted Open Bookcase
English Painted Open Bookcase
H 88 in W 87.5 in D 15 in
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5517 Victorian, mahogany open bookcase of round shoulder design, having figured mahogany top with
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19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 44.882 in W 41.732 in D 12.598 in
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R040 Victorian oak open bookcase, having a solid oak top above shallow frieze and three height
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19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
H 44.094 in W 54.331 in D 11.811 in
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St050 Fine quality Victorian open bookcase in mahogany, having well figured top with moulded edge
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Late 19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 44.488 in W 42.126 in D 12.598 in
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5284 Victorian open bookcase in mahogany, having figured top above a decorative frieze and three
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19th Century Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 48.032 in W 40.551 in D 12.992 in
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R04 Victorian open bookcase of simple and elegant design, having figured top with moulded edge
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19th Century Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
H 49.213 in W 47.638 in D 12.598 in
Carved Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Open bookcase. The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving on the front, it
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Early 20th Century Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Open Bookcase
Carved Oak Open Bookcase
H 45 in W 42 in D 12 in
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0596 Victorian open bookcase in mahogany, having figured top above shallow frieze and three height
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 46 in W 42.5 in D 12 in
Victorian Solid Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4924 fine quality Victorian open bookcase in solid figured walnut, having shaped upstand to the
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Victorian Solid Walnut Open Bookcase
Victorian Solid Walnut Open Bookcase
H 48.43 in W 53.55 in D 11.82 in
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5427 Stylish Victorian open bookcase in oak, having oversailing top with moulded and ebonised
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19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
H 46.457 in W 50 in D 18.11 in
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
A quality Victorian open bookcase in solid oak, having attractive top with finely carved edge
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
H 48 in W 48 in D 16.5 in
Edwardian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0622 Edwardian open bookcase in walnut, having shaped upstand to the back edge, figured walnut top
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Early 20th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Edwardian Walnut Open Bookcase
Edwardian Walnut Open Bookcase
H 48.031 in W 42.126 in D 11.024 in
19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish painted open bookcase with adjustable shelving. Can also be used as a TV display
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19th Century Swedish Antique Open Bookcases

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
H 90.5 in W 70 in D 16 in
Pair of Painted Open Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useful pair of English painted pine open bookcases. 1880. Height above shelf is 13". Height below
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Pine

Pair of Painted Open Bookcases
Pair of Painted Open Bookcases
H 37 in W 42 in D 14 in
Large Empire Style Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large open bookcase the moulded cornice above large adjustable shelved interior flanked by circular
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Early 20th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Large Empire Style Open Bookcase
Large Empire Style Open Bookcase
H 77 in W 53.5 in D 23 in
William 4th oak open bookcase
Located in Sherborne, GB
English antique oak open bookcase circa 1830, attractive light honey colour with moulded top, two
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19th Century English William IV Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak, Pine

William 4th oak open bookcase
William 4th oak open bookcase
H 39 in W 48 in D 13 in
Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Victorian open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
H 37.41 in W 42.13 in D 13 in
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Heavily carved open bookcase the large rectangular breakfront top with carved moulded edge. Above
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Late 19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak

Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
H 51 in W 81.5 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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1890s British Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
H 44.89 in W 42.13 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Satinwood Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century satinwood open bookcase of architectural form, the stepped moulded cornice and dentil
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Early 19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Satinwood

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
H 44.1 in W 54.34 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany open bookcase, the carved moulded cornice with central ebony losange, above
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Late 19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J036 Edwardian open bookcase in oak, having over sailing top with moulded edge above reeded frieze
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Early 20th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak

Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
H 44.882 in W 47.638 in D 12.598 in
Late Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St040 Late Victorian open bookcase in oak, having oversailing top with moulded edge above three
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Late 19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak

Late Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Late Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
H 46.063 in W 48.425 in D 11.024 in
A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0301 Victorian open bookcase in figured mahogany, having figured mahogany sides and figured
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19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
A Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 40.16 in W 36.22 in D 11.02 in
Aesthetic Movement Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R034 Attractive Victorian open bookcase in oak, having oversailing top with canted and ebonised
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Late 19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Aesthetic Movement Oak Open Bookcase
Aesthetic Movement Oak Open Bookcase
H 48.425 in W 72.835 in D 14.567 in
Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St06 Late Victorian open bookcase in mahogany, having figured top with moulded edge above concave
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19th Century Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Late Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 49.606 in W 48.425 in D 12.205 in
French 19th Century Open Bookcase in Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Beautiful 19th century French open bookcase in oak with beautiful proportions. Beautiful open
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak

French 19th Century Open Bookcase in Oak
French 19th Century Open Bookcase in Oak
H 98.04 in W 75.2 in D 19.3 in
Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5225 Edwardian open bookcase in oak with moulded top, shallow frieze and three height adjustable
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Early 20th Century Antique Open Bookcases

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Oak

Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
H 48.425 in W 48.425 in D 11.417 in
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5376 A fine quality Chippendale Revival open bookcase in mahogany, having oversailing top above
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19th Century Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 47.638 in W 48.031 in D 11.811 in
Long Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St023 Edwardian breakfronted open bookcase in mahogany, having oversailing moulded top above a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Long Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Long Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 47.638 in W 72.047 in D 12.992 in
Pair of walnut dwarf open bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of open bookcases, the large rectangular well-figured walnut tops. Above two bays of
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Early 20th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of walnut dwarf open bookcases
Pair of walnut dwarf open bookcases
H 36.5 in W 71.5 in D 15 in
Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in walnut from the 19th century from England. Very beautiful open bookcase
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
H 53.94 in W 43.71 in D 11.82 in
Small Napoleon III kingwood open bookcase
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Fabulous quality late 19th century small open bookcase from the Napoleon III period circa 1870’s
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Open Bookcases

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Kingwood

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5449 An interesting Aesthetic Movement, Victorian open bookcase in walnut, having raised gallery
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19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Open Bookcase
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Open Bookcase
H 37.8 in W 41.73 in D 11.42 in
Victorian Figured Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5014 attractive Victorian open bookcase in solid walnut, having figured walnut top with moulded
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Victorian Figured Walnut Open Bookcase
Victorian Figured Walnut Open Bookcase
H 50.4 in W 60.24 in D 11.03 in
Sheraton Open Bookcase Mahogany Satinwood Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Inlaid Open Bookcase in the Sheraton manner Circa 1920 Standing Upon a Plinth Base. The
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1920s Sheraton Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Italian Renaissance Style Giltwood Open Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Renaissance giltwood open bookcase, 19th century with antique elements, the gilt and
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Open Bookcase In Mahogany -19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century Very beautiful open bookcase called
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Open Bookcase In Mahogany -19th Century
Open Bookcase In Mahogany -19th Century
H 91.74 in W 95.28 in D 16.93 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
H 45.28 in W 38.98 in D 11.03 in
Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5464 Fine quality Victorian figured mahogany open bookcase, having well figured oversailing top
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19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 48.031 in W 41.339 in D 14.173 in
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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1810s English Regency Antique Open Bookcases

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Birdseye Maple

Regency Birds Eye Maple Open Bookcase
Regency Birds Eye Maple Open Bookcase
H 39 in W 74 in D 18.5 in
Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcase, of oval form with four angled, fluted pilasters
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Open Bookcases

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Kingwood

Napoleon III Brass Mounted Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century ebonised and gilt mounted open bookcase having foliage gilt decoration throughout. The
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19th Century French Antique Open Bookcases

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Ebony

Large Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made large antique Victorian open bookcase. This was made in England, it
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Large Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Large Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
H 54.34 in W 60.24 in D 14.18 in
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Edwardian inlaid open bookcase. This was made in England, it
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Open Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Open Bookcase
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Open Bookcase
H 48.04 in W 44.1 in D 11.82 in
Victorian Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St036 A Victorian solid mahogany open bookcase, having shaped gallery to the top with moulded edge
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Late 19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany
Victorian Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany
H 66.142 in W 41.732 in D 14.961 in
Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5260 A large Victorian, mahogany open bookcase, having figured mahogany oversailing top with
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19th Century Antique Open Bookcases

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Mahogany

Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
H 60.63 in W 79.134 in D 16.142 in
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Antique Open Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique open bookcases available for sale. The range of distinct antique open bookcases — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. Antique open bookcases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique open bookcases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Regency and Arts and Crafts antique open bookcases are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique open bookcases over the years, but those made by Jas Shoolbred & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and James Shoolbred are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Open Bookcases?

Prices for antique open bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique open bookcases begin at $220 and can go as high as $132,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,167.

Finding the Right bookcases for You

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured objects, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase. Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and antique bookcases of the era, rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs, were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find your dream bookcase on 1stDibs now.

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