A George III Serpentine Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A wonderful 18th century mahogany serpentine inlaid secretaire bookcase. The well fitted secretaire has satinwood cross banded drawers, the canted corners inlaid with an oval patera ...
Mahogany
ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN REVOLVING BOOKCASE WITH A SERPENTiNE SHAPED TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Edwardian Revolving Bookcase. The Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase with a Serpentine Shaped Top is a true gem from the past, embodying t...
Hardwood
George III Thomas Chippendale Hardwood Bookcase on Serpentine Chest Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George III Thomas Chippendale style mahogany bookcase on serpentine chest of drawers A glorious find, truly stunning, after origin...
Hardwood
Gardner & Son circa 1840 Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1840 A Gardner & Son Glasgow flamed mahogany serpentine fronted library bookcase with ornately carved Claw & Ball fe...
Hardwood
VINTAGE SERPENTINE BOW FRONT DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE WiTH TWO DRAWERS BY WADE
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Serpentine Bow Front Dwarf Open Bookcase. It is a charming and functional piece of furniture, a testament to the...
Hardwood
A George III revival Satinwood and Harewood Display Bookcase
Located in London, GB
The bookcase having serpentine sides, the upper section with ribbon bows holding leaf fronds, the lower inlaid with classical urns surmounted by pineapple finials, supported on gilt ...
Tulipwood, Harewood, Satinwood
Liberty's London Art Nouveau Handles Antique Revolving Book Case Table Drawers
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exhibition quality Liberty's London style English Mahogany, circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with serpentine top and very rare small drawer...
Hardwood
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, original brassware and working locks As fine an example of this model of German cabinet f...
Oak
Antique Marquetry Serpentine Display Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian top quality serpentine display cabinet, bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich flame mahogany, satin wood with marquetry decoration, in the ...
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Rodolfo Bonetto '4/4' Serpentine Table 1969 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Curving lines, glossy plastic and easy dovetailing turn the four elements making 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 enclosed leaf decorated silk interior, glass shelving and raised on square section leg...
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 graduated shelves above two banks of three graduated drawers with ring pull handles,...
Small Venetian secretaire-bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small Venetian rococo polychrome and floral painted drop-front secretaire-bookcase of serpentine outline, the top with broken-arch pediment above two panelled-cabinet doors, the ba...
Wood
Italian 18th Century Baroque Secretary
Located in Bantam, CT
A fine North Italian Baroque 18th century olivewood and ebonized secretary bookcase with serpentine front to the secretary base, ebonized highlights and Baroque cornice.
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 followed by the curve of the glass below in the four doors. Adjustable glass inset shelv...
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 shelves
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 opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior.
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.
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 gessoed finish.
Wood
Ebonized Marble Top Bookcase Stamped Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Louis XV style ebonized open-front bookcase with serpentine shaped white marble top, raised on cabriole legs, stamped Jansen.
Marble
18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Danish painted oak rococo serpentine bureau bookcase. Great carved decoration and a wonderful fitted interior. 1770.
Oak
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 displaying decorative pieces such as glass and porcelain Intricate inlay work inc...
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 displaying decorative pieces such as glass and porcelain Intricate inlay work includ...
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 one bookcase having fully fixed shelves the other having fixed and adjustable shelv...
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 serpentine shaped quality mahogany marquetry inlaid top with a moulded edge, eight stora...
Other
Antique French Walnut Vitrine, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous antique French walnut veneer bookcase cabinet. The serpentine shaped bonnet accented with a stylized bronze ormolu applique atop double doors with contoured glass panels.
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 paint inside and out.
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.
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.
Glass, Walnut
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 serpentine four-drawer chest, all veneered in burled walnut of beautiful color and figu...
Walnut
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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.
Brass
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
Of impressive stature, this well made George III style bookcase of serpentine form has all the classics designs of the most celebrated English cabinet maker of the 18th century, Thom...
Mahogany
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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, finished in black.
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
Also features an upper gallery with turned wood accents, two drawers, lower bookcase shelves and serpentine bracket feet. Reminiscent of a Davenport or ships desk.
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 adjustable shelves, all mahogany.
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 serpentine shaped front.
Brass
Pair of Mahogany Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Standing on shaped bracket feet with a gently serpentine apron, the bookcases exhibit excellent proportions and balance.
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 mahogany with accents of strung inlay, two adjustable shelves and raised plinth bases with...
Wood, Mahogany
English George III Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The case has bombe-style flared sides with two large storage drawers supported by cabriole legs ending with scroll feet and shaped serpentine aprons. The bookcase has a dramatic prof...
Brass
Rodolfo Bonetto '4/4' Table 1969 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Curving lines, glossy plastic and easy dovetailing turn the four elements making it up into a round coffee table, a serpentine table, a modular bookcase or even a corner shelving.
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 is of serpentine shape with a pair of lattice glazed doors in the top section (this ...
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, the top having serpentine shaped edges and boxwood line inlay, unusually also havi...
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 shaped marble top.
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 mounts throughout and a white marble top; an adjustable shelf and standing of elegant...
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.
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 four decorative carved brackets and five shelves, standing on shaped legs united by ...
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 serpentine shaped top in plum pudding mahogany with a fine marquetry inlaid panel and ...
English Georgian Mahogany Secretary
Located in Kensington, MD
The upper case with a dentil molded broken arch pediment over serpentine molded blind doors. The bookcase interior is fitted with adjustable shelves over a course of valenced divider...
Mahogany
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$3,567
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
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The...
Mahogany
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
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI bibliotheque, or bookcase, made of solid walnut with mahogany as a secondary wood. Nice hand carved decorative panels at the bottom with musical instr...
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
Glass, Mahogany
$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
$9,709Sale Price / set|25% 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
Ebonized Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Gilded Brass Details
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum-quality French polish with gilded brass detailing throughout. Th...
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
Revolving Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern wood bookcase on a revolving base. Perfect for small books, trinkets, or CDs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wood
$19,924
H 104.73 in W 52.37 in D 21.66 in
Tall 19th Century French Black Glazed Painted Bookcase - Cabinet
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
an exceptional early 19th-century French painted bookcase of tall proportions, boasting exquisite craftsmanship and historical allure. This remarkable piece features its original bla...
Walnut
Four Door Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
Our version of a breakfront bookcase, this is the Niagara Furniture Four Door Bookcase. The shape of the piece with the center section protruding past the side sections gives it a de...
Glass, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely proportioned with broken arch carved pediment terminating with flower heads over a fluted frieze over a pair of doors flanked by a pair of doors all with honeycomb mullions en...
Mahogany
$22,000
H 88 in W 47 in D 14 in
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. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century epitomizes refin...
Glass, Wood
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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