$1,700
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN REVOLVING BOOKCASE WITH A SERPENTiNE SHAPED TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
Revolving Bookcase with a Serpentine Shaped Top is a true gem from the past, embodying the elegance and
Hardwood
$6,802
H 83.27 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
George III Thomas Chippendale Hardwood Bookcase on Serpentine Chest Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase on serpentine chest of drawers A glorious find, truly stunning, after original Thomas
Hardwood
$5,374
H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 16.74 in
Gardner & Son circa 1840 Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
flamed mahogany serpentine fronted library bookcase with ornately carved Claw & Ball feet A very good
Hardwood
$1,156
H 32.68 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
VINTAGE SERPENTINE BOW FRONT DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE WiTH TWO DRAWERS BY WADE
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
and design. This vintage bookcase, with its serpentine bow front, adjustable shelves, two drawers, and
Hardwood
18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Danish painted oak rococo serpentine bureau bookcase. Great carved decoration
Oak
A George III revival Satinwood and Harewood Display Bookcase
Located in London, GB
matching husk and roundel inlaid columns. The bookcase having serpentine sides, the upper section with
Tulipwood, Harewood, Satinwood
$4,013
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Liberty's London Art Nouveau Handles Antique Revolving Book Case Table Drawers
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with serpentine top and very rare small drawer section A good
Hardwood
$34,014
H 86.23 in W 41.74 in D 23.63 in
Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, museum quality, 18th century, German, oak bureau bookcase with a serpentine front
Oak
Rodolfo Bonetto '4/4' Serpentine Table 1969 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
it up into a round coffee table, a serpentine table, a modular bookcase or even a corner shelving
Plastic
Unavailable
H 69.69 in W 47.13 in D 16.38 in
English Antique Glazed Bookcase Display Cabinet Edwardian Serpentine Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive Edwardian serpentine mahogany glazed bookcase. The shaped glazed doors and sides
Mahogany
Victorian Style Waterfall Bookcase or Dresser
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
A cerejeira veneered and mahogany waterfall bookcase, the upper serpentine frame with three fixed
Small Venetian secretaire-bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small Venetian rococo polychrome and floral painted drop-front secretaire-bookcase of serpentine
Wood
Italian 18th Century Baroque Secretary
Located in Bantam, CT
A fine North Italian Baroque 18th century olivewood and ebonized secretary bookcase with serpentine
Olive
19th Century mahogany serpentine bookcase on chest circa 1890
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century mahogany serpentine bookcase on chest circa 1890
Mahogany
Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large double fronted crotch mahogany and crossbanded china cabinet, the serpentine architrave
Mahogany
19th century rosewood double serpentine open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A good 19th century rosewood double serpentine open bookcase with adjustable gilded leather fronted
Rosewood
George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
George III style mahogany bookcase, the pierced broken swan neck pediment over four glazed doors
Mahogany
Sold
H 39.38 in W 32.68 in D 11.82 in
French Antique Serpentine adjustable Shelf Open Bookcase Marble Top
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
French Antique Serpentine adjustable Shelf Open Bookcase Marble Top with Parquetry frame. Very good
Marble
Albert Hadley Bookcase
By Albert Hadley
Located in New York, NY
ALBERT HADLEY (1921-2012) Three-shelf bookcase with serpentine details and beaded edge in white
Wood
Ebonized Marble Top Bookcase Stamped Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A French Louis XV style ebonized open-front bookcase with serpentine shaped white marble top
Marble
Regency Sheraton Bookcase Glass Display Cabinet Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency Sheraton style display cabinet / bookcase Serpentine form to the front Great for
Wood
Regency Sheraton Bookcase Glass Display Cabinet Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency Sheraton style display cabinet / bookcase Serpentine form to the front Great for
Other
Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Narrow Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Arts & Crafts oak open narrow bookcases with serpentine canopy tops above shelved interior
Oak
Sold
H 32.88 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Antique Quality Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Free Standing Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality marquetry inlaid mahogany free standing revolving bookcase having a
Other
Antique French Walnut Vitrine, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous antique French walnut veneer bookcase cabinet. The serpentine shaped bonnet accented with
Sold
H 87 in W 102.75 in D 15.75 in
19th c. Italian Two-Part Bibliothèque De Boiserie in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
An incredible 19th century Italian Neoclassical style bookcase with a serpentine shape in original
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 80 in W 33 in D 18 in
Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous serpentine front one piece secretary desk. Made from American walnut. Interior opens to
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 76 in W 17 in D 31.5 in
Antique Maddox Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Bookcase Oxbow
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous serpentine front one piece secretary desk by Maddox Tables of Jamestown NY. Made from
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 85.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
1940s Maddox Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous serpentine oxbow secretary desk by Maddox Tables of Jamestown NY. Made from American
Brass
South German Bureau Bookcase over Serpentine Chest, c. 1710
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine late Baroque bureau bookcase, the slant-front bureau and enclosed bookcase resting on a
Walnut
Sold
H 85.44 in W 46.46 in D 23.04 in
Fine Serpentine Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Benington, Herts
A decorative mahogany secretaire bookcase of impressive proportions in the manner of Thomas
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.5 in W 6.25 in D 11.75 in
Antique Miniature Folk Art Primitive Salesman Sample Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the century artisinal bookcase. Features a serpentine and saw tooth crown, four shelves
Hardwood, Paint
Sold
H 47.75 in W 24 in D 27.25 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Tambour Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
holder. Also features an upper gallery with turned wood accents, two drawers, lower bookcase shelves and
Oak
Sold
H 42.25 in W 35.25 in D 11.5 in
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Solid Mahogany Medium Size Serpentine Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-20th Century Federal Style Solid Mahogany Medium Size Serpentine Bookcase. Comes with 3
Mahogany
Bookcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique serpentine bookcase with bronze gold accents and marble-top.
Tall Solid Mahogany Serpentine Globe Wernicke Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality solid mahogany antique serpentine Globe Wernicke 7 section bookcases with
Brass
Pair of Mahogany Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
feet with a gently serpentine apron, the bookcases exhibit excellent proportions and balance. The sides
Wood
Pair of Scottish Open Bookcases of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of Scottish open bookcases of mahogany, each bookcase featuring moulded tops of
Wood, Mahogany
English George III Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
cabriole legs ending with scroll feet and shaped serpentine aprons. The bookcase has a dramatic profile
Brass
Rodolfo Bonetto '4/4' Table 1969 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
into a round coffee table, a serpentine table, a modular bookcase or even a corner shelving. Made in
Plastic
Sold
H 67.5 in W 42 in D 15 in
English George V Mahogany Glazed Serpentine Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
George V serpentine bookcase This George V serpentine bookcase was made circa 1930 The bookcase
Mahogany
Serpentine Top Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in London, west Sussex
A pretty and fine quality Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, of smaller than usual proportions
Boxwood, Mahogany
A Chippendale Mahogany Reverse Serpentine Desk & Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
A Chippendale Mahogany Reverse Desk & Bookcase
Mid-19th Century Burr Oak Open Bookcase of Serpentine Form
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A rare mid-19th century burr oak open bookcase of serpentine form retaining the original white
Oak
Sold
H 39.75 in W 65 in D 19 in
Fine Mid-19th Century Walnut and Marquetry Serpentine Front Open Bookcase
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-19th century walnut and marquetry serpentine front open bookcase with fabulous ormolu
Glazed bookcase.
Located in London, GB
A large North European late 19th century glazed bookcase with unusual serpentine glazing bars.
Antique walnut Queen Anne style bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality serpentine walnut Queen Anne style bookcase circa 1900. The bookcase has two glazed
Walnut
Arts and Crafts Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5457 Stylish Arts and Crafts open bookcase in solid oak, having shaped upstand to the top above
Oak
Sold
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Beautiful Mahogany and Marquetry Inlaid Edwardian Period Antique Revolving Boo
Located in Darwen, GB
A beautiful mahogany and marquetry inlaid Edwardian Period antique revolving bookcase. Having a
English Georgian Mahogany Secretary
Located in Kensington, MD
broken arch pediment over serpentine molded blind doors. The bookcase interior is fitted with adjustable
Mahogany
$3,605
H 48 in W 48 in D 13 in
Early Victorian Ebonised Inlay Pier Cabinet Glazed Bookcase Velvet Lined
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A well proportioned Victorian peer cabinet, ebonised with fruitwood inlay and standing on four turned bobbin feet. Two opening glazed doors, retaining its original lock and key, ope...
Fruitwood, Mahogany
$10,528Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 85.63 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are thrilled to present this fantastic pair of antique Italian bookcases dating to the final decades of the 19th century. A stunning pair of bookcases with a timeless antique char...
Walnut
$15,900
H 119.5 in W 71 in D 28 in
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Late 19th century English chinoiserie decorated display cabinet. The hinged top opens to reveal a remote document storage.
Glass, Wood
Chinoiserie Display Cabinet / Hand Gilt Black Lacquered Wood Vitrine
Located in Tarry Town, NY
magnificently handcrafted chinoiserie cabinet of the highest quality. This was made in England & dates from the 1930’s. This is one of the finest examples we have ever come across, ...
Gold, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Walnut Bookcases
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of late 19th century French walnut bookcases. 2 glazed doors above a drawer and 2-panel doors with ebonized detail.
Walnut, Wood
French 19th Century Grand Ebonized Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French bibliotheque from the 19th century makes a dramatic statement for any interior with its height alone, and the ebonized finish on the exterior gives it the presence to anc...
Glass, Oak
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Chinoiserie Display Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century chinoiserie display cabinet with glass shelves, two hidden drawers, and opening to two bottom doors.
Wood
$16,326
H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...
Velvet, Walnut
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
French 18th Century Régence Period Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful and decorative cabinet from the French Régence period. Elegantly adorned with well-preserved chinoiserie designs depicting landscapes, people, birds, and houses in gold lea...
Oak, Pine
19th Century Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...
Silk, Wood
English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
An eccentric and highly unusual Classic Sheraton style mahogany and satinwood inlay slant front secretary with Chinese Chippendale style fine tracery (open-work) decoration. An impre...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...
Ormolu
$5,000
H 90 in W 52.5 in D 16.5 in
Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine quality American made George II style bookcase, breakfront, china cabinet in mahongay with inayed boxwood. This piece has a glass upper section with glass shelves and an arche...
Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
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 decorative objects or collectibles, 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 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. 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.
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