Chippendale Period Mahogany Bookcase

A Very Fine Late Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in the Manner of J. C. Loudon c.1825-30. Of fine and small size, this charming piece is in a restrained gothic style with arched astragal glazing bars to the upper bookcase doors and interesting panelled reserves to the secretaire drawer and the two cupboard doors below. Blind fretwork in the gothic taste also decorates the pilasters on the lower section which is further ornamented with a finely gadrooned edging and feet. The whole piece is veneered in finely selected mahogany of lovely figure which has achieved a very fine colour and patination and contrasts gloriously with the gilt metal handles on the secretaire drawer. The gilt brass central strip on the bookcase doors, both decorative and a way to keep out dust, is a very nice touch as well. The cupboard base features one traditional cupboard...

Great quality early 19th century ebonised French Empire period bookcase. Having a moulded cornice above a pair of shaped glazed doors with original old glass and flanked by pilaster...

An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers and Wonderful Carving Throughout. This superb bookcase features the best quality mahogany veneers laid on to an oak carcase with solid mahogany doors, all expensive features that were only employed by the best workshops when money was no object. The shaped cornice and the panelled lower doors suggest a gothic inspiration but this is handled with real delicacy which was often not the case with later 19th century gothic revivalism which could be overbearing and overpowering to the eye. Designed for the display of fine books, porcelain or objects, the top section of the bookcase is largely plain, allowing the fine veneers to shine in conjunction with small carvings on the pilasters and a number of finely executed mouldings. The lower section is where the decorative scheme becomes more pronounced, small acanthus carvings on the pilasters framing the spectacular panelled doors which are executed in particularly high relief. Even here where the decoration is more prominent, the grain of the mahogany catches the eye first as it is so beautifully figured and of excellent colour. The pilasters on this lower section are carved so as to simulate partially octagonal columns of obvious gothic inspiration and there are pull out reading and writing slides concealed in the frieze between the upper and lower sections. The doors in the base section open to reveal simple cupboards...

A Mid 18th Century English Mahogany Bookcase or Cabinet c.1760 This cabinet, produced around the transition between the reigns of King George II and III, consists of a segmented int...

Great early 20th century mahogany and inlaid breakfront bookcase of 9ft proportions. Of English origin, circa 1910 this four-door glazed bookcase opens to reveal three fully adjusta...

An unusual and large scaled 19th century mahogany waterfall/open bookcase of upright rectangular form with five fixed, graduated shelves. Having a sh...

An extremely good quality mid-18th century Georgian mahogany Chippendale period library bookcase, or cabinet, having Greek Key moulded cornice over superbly figured panelled cupboard Doors enclosing three adjustable shelves over secretaire writing Drawer and three further long drawers retaining original brass Swan neck handles raised on elegant original shaped bracket feet (This charming bookcase is absolutely typical of the Mid 18th Century  when the master craftsman Thomas Chippendale was working his cabinet making magic and many other talented cabinet makers were following  then trying to imitate his designs and styles. Dating to circa 1760 it  has real elegance for a large case piece...

George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase. Having a moulded and dentilled cornice above a fluted frieze, enclosed by a pair of glazed doors flanked by fluted and st...

An important and very impressive 18th century Chippendale period mahogany break fronted bookcase, having dental moulding to the cornice, astragal glazed doors above three large frieze...

This bookcase has been significantly restored. The cornice, feet, and glass doors have been restored at a later date. The depth of the cabinet has been reduced. The working lock and ...

A mid 18th century Chippendale period pine country house double bookcase cabinet featuring a fluted and ornate fret-carved cornice with large carved acorn topped urn finials above a ...

Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with bold...