French 19th Century Ebonized Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th-century French bibliotheque is petite yet stately. It is an exceptional example of the Empire style with its ebonized finish and brass accents. The top of the piece is a ...
Brass
Fine Burr Walnut George I Bureau Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
The broken arched pediment surmounted by classical urn finials over two mirror front doors opening to adjustable shelves over pigeonholes and three short drawers; the lower part with...
Brass
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors with three adjustable shelves within, the lower section with a fall front, fully li...
Mahogany
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
$4,480
H 89 in W 62 in D 22 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French bookcase dates to the Louis Philippe period, a time in the 1840s when design turned toward comfort, balance, and livable beauty. Under the reign of King Louis Phi...
Glass, Oak
French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Small French Empire bookcase/cabinet with framed glazed sides, featuring a molded wooden elongated X on the inside, one wire-mesh-inset door, the corners e...
Brass
19th Century French Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 19th century country French library bibliotheque bookcase cabinet constructed from pine. The large case features a country French aes...
Brass
$20,227
H 105.12 in W 107.49 in D 16.93 in
A Large Scale 19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An exceptional large scale early 19th century French glazed Bibliothèque cabinet. Demonstrating original paint, which has worn wonderfully over the years creating a lovely warm patin...
Pine, Paint
George III Mahogany Astral Glazed Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An early 19th century astral glazed bureau bookcase of large proportions. Displaying a pair of astral glazed doors. The base houses four long drawers, on...
Mahogany
19th Century French Provincial Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very good quality 19th Century French Provincial bookcase. Circa 1890.
Pine
Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well constructed with fine mahogany veneer with Federal style brass eagle finial on a pedestal. The carved cornice with urn form finials over a carv...
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
$96,887
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' a...
Walnut
$5,650
H 108.67 in W 54.34 in D 14.97 in
Tall Early 19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque, Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A tall early 19th century french painted glazed Bibliothèque - bookcase. Of tall and slender proportions. Displaying a pair of glazed doors over a pair of arched panel doors opening ...
Walnut
19th Century French Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French bookcase is a striking example of classic craftsmanship and timeless design. Made from solid walnut, it showcases a rich, warm patina that highlights...
Walnut
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H 101.25 in W 120.25 in D 26.75 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Bibliotheque with Blue Velvet Interior
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A capacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque, handcrafted of mahogany with a row of four glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, and other ...
Brass
Circa 1860 Napoleon III French Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Napoleon III cabinet bookcase, French. Outset columns flank double glazed doors enclosing velvet lined shelves - 3 levels for books, accessories, etc. Burl walnut & ebony ...
Brass
19th Century Francesco Somasca Italian Carved Baroque Style Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Francesco Somasca (Italian,19th century), last quarter 19th century. Cream painted and carved wooden bookcase in the baroque taste having and overhanging acanthus edge top supported ...
Velvet, Fruitwood, Paint
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H 40 in W 64 in D 13.5 in
20th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Lacquered Bookcase Display Ormolu and Enamel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning example of neoclassical display cabinet or bookcase. Velvet lined shelves. Wonderful ormolu detail along with enamel painted scen...
Metal
Vintage Boho Black Lacquer and Gilt Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Boho bookcase. Fabulous black lacquer finish with flashes of gilt detail. Lined in a period velvet for extra patina. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Velvet, Lacquer
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H 75.2 in W 35.44 in D 14.57 in
Velvet vintage Book shelf, teak and velvet, Modular Structure, italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Velvet vintage Book shelf, teak and velvet, Modular Structure, italy 1950s. A 1960s vintage modular bookcase with teak and red velvet structure. The...
Velvet, Teak
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H 98.43 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Antique Inlaid Four Door Breakfront Bookcase by Edwards & Roberts 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival top quality flame mahogany and marquetry inlaid four door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany by th...
Velvet, Glass, Mahogany
Antique English Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fine quality Regency rosewood waterfall bookcase dating to circa 1820. The rectangular top with a scrolled gallery over four graduated shelves wit...
Velvet, Rosewood
Italian Teak, Metal and Pink Velvet Bookcase, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian teak, metal and pink velvet bookcase, 1960s. Self-supporting teak bookcase with double container and hinged doors covered in pink velvet; upper module consisting in sliding d...
Metal, Brass
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H 61 in W 51.25 in D 18.25 in
19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Curved Glass Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique inlaid mahogany curved glass curio china display cabinet or bookcase England, late 19th century Inlaid mahogany, glass, ve...
Brass
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H 61.42 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Napoleon III Showcase with Floral Marquetry in Louis XV Style
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Napoleon III wood marquetry showcase resting on four curved feet. Intricate marquetry featuring flowery baskets decorates the facade and the sides. ...
Marble, Bronze
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H 74.5 in W 49 in D 17.5 in
French Hand-Carved Walnut and Elm Renaissance Style Secretary-Bookcase, Dry Bar
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare piece from the region of Alsace, France, this hand-carved walnut and elm Renaissance style secretary-bookcase or bibliothèque features a drop down front hidden behind four false drawers in the upper cabinet, revealing a red velvet interior. A commissioned addition in the 19th century, the upper cabinet with two adjustable shelves features barley twist columns crowned in Corinthian capitals, as well as a high relief carved cornice. Three different variations of the Green Man, a symbol of rebirth and spring, are carved at the base of the columns. The lower buffet with a single interior shelf dates to the eighteenth century and has turned columns as well as recessed panels of burl elm. The piece is finished with iron hinges and escutcheons and rests on claw feet. This unusual find would also be ideal as a dry bar with glassware displayed...
Velvet, Elm, Walnut, Burl
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