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Style: Victorian
Antique Pair English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcases 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian flame mahogany four door library breakfront bookcases, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, and Circa 1860 in date. This magnifi...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above a pair of carved mahogany glazed doors opening to revea...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Other

Large Antique Glazed Bookcase, English Walnut Library Display Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique glazed bookcase. An English, grand walnut display cabinet with sliding doors, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Of exceptional scale and crafts...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

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...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a quality mahogany astral glazed breakfront top with four doors opening to reveal 9 adjustable shelves above a quality m...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Other

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with ebonized trim, glass front doors, and original har...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, 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 ...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

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...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

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...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany glazed bookcase having a quality figured mahogany top above a single drawer above a pair of figured mahogany arched shaped moulded glazed d...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Other

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...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Other

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase
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....
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany 20th Century
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...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

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...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

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...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

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...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

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...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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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...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Other

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...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Late Victorian two-door bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890 Carved oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardware. Me...
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1890s American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Cherry

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...
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1810s Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut, Paint

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...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

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...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Wood

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...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

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...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Fine Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3533 Fine and elegant Victorian bookcase in mahogany with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing 3 height adjustable shelves, projecting base with 2 cushion shaped ...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Fine Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Fine Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
$2,262 Sale Price
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19th century inlaid oak architectural cabinet bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century inlaid oak architectural cabinet bookcase circa 1880. Unusual open bookcase on cabinet base.  Top decorated with architectural pediment, further carved edge which is ec...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850. Comprising of 5 sections. Plinth, cupboard, middle section, glazed unit and cornice. Made front the fin...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burl wood panel on drawer, glass front doors, and ori...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Wood

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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian open bookcase. This has been adapted by our restorer from an original three section Victorian wardrobe, so most of it is made from the original antiqu...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts bookcase USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with glass front doors, and brass hardware. Cabinet doors and drawers lock. Two keys include...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

Important Mahogany Library Bookcase From The 19th Century From England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large mahogany bookcase from the 19th century from England Very beautiful bookcase called breakfront (which has a forward part). Which gives it a nice line. The lower part ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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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...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut, Pine

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk & Cupboard
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase. This 3 in 1 piece has a bookcase, writing area, and cupboard storage, talk about the ultimate home office! The bookcase has two arched gl...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Leather, Walnut

Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique English walnut bookcase. In good condition. The cabinet has adjustable shelves. The inside is made blue/grey Beautiful bookca...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840. Dimensions 122 inches (310 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

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...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Pine

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...
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20th Century British Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

English Nineteenth Century Oak Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Nineteenth century oak bookcase, with bold egg and dart under-mould, the doors with brass grills enclosing adjustable interior shelving, on sledge feet. The oak with some burred figu...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian mahogany bookcase having an attractive shaped cornice over a pair of glazed doors with shaped mouldings and turned columns. The doors open to reveal an inte...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Other

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...
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1870s Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

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...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century Open Bookcase. This is a good roomy bookcase
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Open Bookcase. This is a good roomy bookcase with a 4” gallery at the back and adjustable shelves, the top has a very attractive moulded edge and it stands on neat brac...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Unusual 19th Century English Double-Sided Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This uncommon double-sided bookcase is composed of a complex array of latticework that lends the needed strength and angular support to the five shelves...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

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...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Ormolu

19th Century English Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is as very simple English Victorian open walnut bookcase. The top has an ebonized boarder over an inlaid frieze and two glass-inset cabinet d...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Cut Glass, Walnut

Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Table Top Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid table top revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany inlaid top with a pretty satinwood inlaid...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Other

1 of 2 Victorian Period Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English oak As mentioned this is one of two, the other is 60cm smaller than this one and is listed under my other items, it is not included in this sale This is a worker day factory used industrial library...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

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...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Pine

Victorian 1900s Revolving Three Tier Library Bookcase with Wooden Feet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Revolving Three Tier Library Bookcase With Slatted Sections On A Graduated X Frame Revolving Base.    
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Vintage Burr Yew Wood Dwarf Open Bookcase / Sideboard with Three Large Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood open library bookcase / sideboard with drawers. A good looking and utilitarian piece of furniture, it looks g...
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20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

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Yew

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 ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique English 19th Century Early Victorian Mahogany Two Door Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome and unusual early Victorian mahogany two door bookcase / cabinet dating to c.1850. The top section with rectangular moulded cornice above two arched glazed doors and a lo...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

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.

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