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Style: Victorian
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf.
Direct from England, a beautiful antique English corner shelf or ét...
Category
1890s British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Antique Open Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking antique Scottish oak open bookcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. This generously proportioned three-shelf book cabinet exudes Gothic Revival elegance, offering both practical storage and ornate craftsmanship.
Distinctive Gothic Revival influence – A refined expression of Victorian period taste
Superb Scottish oak stocks – Deep caramel hues with a well-aged, desirable patina
Three deep shelves – Removable or adjustable for tailored book or display arrangements
Elegant turned pilasters – Framing the shelves with classical architectural detail
Appealingly smooth top surface with castellated corner form – a bold, baronial touch
Ornate fascia carving – Featuring scroll and foliate motifs, enhancing its decorative appeal
Sturdy and substantial – A robust yet graceful presence, ideal for libraries or living spaces
Versatile proportions – Perfect for displaying books, collectibles, or fine decorative pieces
Pleasing antique patina and in good order throughout
Stands firm and true, with solid craftsmanship ensuring longevity
This is a handsome Scottish oak bookcase...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Walnut Two Door Two Drawer Step Back Bookcase C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Victorian Walnut Two Door Two Drawer Step Back Bookcase C1890.
Measures - 89.25"H x 50.2...
Category
19th Century Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Slide Bookcase Holder Nineteenth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Extremely well-constructed English Victorian Bookslide of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The adjustable base raised on a plai...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian Sheraton Revival top quality flame mahogany and marquetry inlaid bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany and attributed to the reno...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
R. J. Horner Style Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Mahogany Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional monumental antique Victorian or French Renaissance bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Mahogany, with ornate carved columns and face...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Five-Shelf Spindletop Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
This late 19th Century English bookcase is a rare find for its stylistic 'lightness' in an era characterized by heavier design lines. The spindle-top bookcase is in outstanding condi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Country House Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Library Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house bookcase. A Scottish, oak library book cabinet in Gothic revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fine country house library...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Victorian Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian superb quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck moulded pediment above a superb quality figured mahogany cornice above four astral glazed doors...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Other
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Round Revolving Bookcase with leather top is a striking piece of furniture combining elegance with practicalit...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian or Edwardian glass front double bookcase
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marquetry, and glass ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys.
Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high)
All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown.
Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks.
Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine.
One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Eastlake Victorian Mahogany 2 door 2 drawer bookcase, all original and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear to the finish. Some minor wear but nothing of note. Glass door knobs...
Category
1880s American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian or Empire double bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1900
Carved oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 48.75"W x 16"D x 61.25"H.
Very go...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Victorian Breakfront Open Bookcase in Four-Parts, Mahogany, c. 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Large victorian breakfront open bookcase in four-parts, mahogany, c. 1860
The bookcase can be restored on request.
Lit.: R. W. Symonds and B. B. Whineray, Victorian Furniture, Londo...
Category
1860s English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Astral Glazed Carved Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian astral glazed carved mahogany bookcase having a magnificent quality carved pieced swan neck cornice above a pair of astral glazed doors op...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut four door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich figured walnut, circa 1860 in date.
This grand bookcase features rounded corners and an uppe...
Category
1860s English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating ...
Category
1870s British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany c.1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900.
It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase from the second half of the 19th century from England called waterfall or cascade since the shelves become larger and larger. Which gives it a beautiful line.
I...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th century English painted pine breakfront bookcase with good architectural details. 1880.
Top shelves are adjustable.
Code: 8820
Dimensions:
W: 65.5" (166.4 cm)
H: 89"...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique American Victorian Cherry Wood Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or American Colonial style cherry wood five shelf etagere or bookshelf with carved finial details
USA, circa late 19th century
Measures: 31.75"W x 10"D x 5...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian lighted bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Interior light is tested and working.
Measures: 4...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique Victorian breakfront open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is of superb quality, with a breakfront des...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on love...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Stickley Style Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid oak, with glass front doors. Shelves are adjustable.
Me...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Victorian Style Two Door Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century walnut wood Victorian style painted interior two door bookcase / cabinet with bottom front drawer. The bookcase is in good condition. The right door is bowed and n...
Category
1810s Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paint
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Flower Mound, TX
Absolutely beautiful coloring on this mahogany drop front secretaire from the mid 19th century. Behind the fall front is a writing surface also exhibiting pigeon holes, slots and thr...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
7' Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Excepti...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, 1880s
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co., Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
By Grand Rapids Chair Co.
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with gold leaf glass front d...
Category
1880s American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful antique early 19th century Victorian bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1850.
This bookcase featu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Painted Oak Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting English 19th century painted oak library bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1880.
Shelf depth: 9.5in (24cm)
Code: 8747
Dimensions:
W: 84.5" (214.6 cm)
H: 94.5" (240 c...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved solid walnut, with glass front doors. Shelves are adjustable.
Measures: 49....
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Glazed Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany glazed cupboard bookcase having a shaped moulded cornice above a figured mahogany frieze above a pair of figured mahogany glaze...
Category
1850s English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Other
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire, Victorian, or Neoclassical style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved mahogany, with mullioned leaded glass fron...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Walnut Canterbury
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a Canterbury or bookcase or 3-stage display or server made in England, circa 1870. The piece is made of Kashmir walnut (the finest cut of Burr Walnut). There is a pierced bra...
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19thC English Painted Glazed Bookcase / Vitrine / Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880.
19thC English painted glazed bookcase vitrine cabinet
Adjustable shelves in the top cabinet.
Strong form with a narrow depth making a versatile decorators piece of furn...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Lighted Triple Bookcase, 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival lighted triple bookcase or display cabinet
In the manner of R. J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved oak, with glass front d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Architectural Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century English architectural painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1860.
Upper shelf depth: 8-inches (20cm)
Lower shelf depth: 10 3/4 - inches (27cm)
Intern...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Mahogany Cabinet with Original Glass, Circa 1920s
Step back in time with this charming mahogany cabinet dating back to the 1920s. Adorned with original glass, it adds a touch of vin...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
R. J. Horner Style Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival glass front triple bookcase
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, origi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Rare Rosewood American Victorian Etagere Attributed to Alexander Roux C1860s
By Alexander Roux
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Rosewood. Carved. 2 shelves. Mirrored backsplash. One dovetailed drawer. Two doors containing one shelf. 76 1/2" H x 52 7/8" W x 21 3/4" D.
Condition
Surface scratches. Stains. Min...
Category
1860s American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Victorian Oak Breakfront Bookcase Carved Miskin Manor 1870 Library
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous monumental carved Victorian library bookcase of breakfront form
The bookcase is circa 1870 and was sourced from Miskin Manor - a Stately home in South Wale...
Category
1870s Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large Open Bookcase in Mahogany from the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large open bookcase in mahogany from the end of the 19th century from England
Very beautiful large bookcase what is uncommun
The book...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century English painted open bookcase with adjustable shelves and two doors below. 1890.
Shelf depth: 9.5-inches (24cm)
Internal Reference: H
Code: 8761
Dimensions:
W: 53" ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Victorian stepback hutch. Features a naturally weathered, distressed and paneled oak frame. The upper hutch has semi-arched doors with applied carved foliate and opens t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.
The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly c...
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century English pine breakfront library bookcase with open adjustable shelves to the top section. 1890.
Top section comes off the base.
Code: 8794
Dimensions:
W: 89" (2...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A tall and very impressive antique Victorian bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period.
It is a great size, with lots of storage space in the upper and ...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet. Item features 16 adjustable wooden shelves (need wooden shelf slats to insert four), 3 dovetailed drawer...
Category
19th Century Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Lovely 2 Piece Flamed Hardwood Open Library Bookcase Part of a Paired Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage flamed mahogany and hardwood open corner library bookcase which splits into two easy to transport...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Victorian inlaid walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is an impressive size with a breakfront design in t...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.
The bookcases with elegant stepped rectangular cornices, and each with four adjustable she...
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
An Early 20th Century Handmade Mahogany Revolving Tabletop Bookcase With In-Lay
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Early 20th Century Handmade Mahogany Revolving Tabletop Bookcase With In-Lay Detailing To The Bookcase Top
Well executed handmade made bookcase on rotating base.
Extra dimensi...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Large Empire Period Bookcase or Church Cupboard
Located in Miami, FL
Great quality late 19th century French Empire period bookcase. Having a moulded cornice above a pair of shaped glazed doors with original old glass and flanked by pilasters terminati...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Rare Original Antique Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving Bookcase
By Tabard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Victorian, Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving bookcase stand.
...
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Victorian bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Victorian bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Globe Wernicke, Maple & Co., Arthur Blain, and Bevan Funnell Ltd.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $66,573 while the average work can sell for $3,821.