British Bookcases

English Boat Form Etagere Black Lacquer Fish Decoupage Collection Bookshelf. Direct from England, a striking boat-form etagere (bookcase) featuring gilt fish decoupage on a deep bla...

A simple, yet versatile pine bookcase from 19th century England, that will be the perfect backdrop to display treasured collections & collectibles as well as books. Five shelves, 10 ...

This is a beautiful set of Vintage English spiral library steps, circa 1980 in date. They are of nice proportions having four steps, each with the original inset gold tooled black l...

This an elegant antique mahogany revolving bookcase by the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid mahogany with slats t...

A beautiful large Georgian Library Bookcase with Secretaire. This antique bookcase has a large cupboard below a drawer, which folds out beautifully to reveal a fully fitted bureau. A...

This English bookcase from the late 19th century (or early 1900s) makes a dramatic statement for any interior by its scale alone, and the ebonized finish on the exterior gives it the...

A 19th century English mahogany etagere with a light and airy elegance. The piece features ring decorated turned supports topped by finials holding three shelves, the mid one with a...

This is a beautiful set of Vintage English spiral library steps, circa 1980 in date. They are of nice proportions having four steps, each with the original inset gold tooled claret ...

This is an elegant antique oak revolving bookcase, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid oak with slats to each side with fixed shelves on a plinth base and revolves on a solid ca...

Early 20th century English bookcase crafted in mahogany. The crown is decorated with a carved Greek key meander pattern, adding a strong classical architectural detail. The upper sec...

This is an antique astragal glazed bookcase. An English, mahogany and marble display book cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Elegant Victorian bookcase with a...

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...

We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £450 in a custom made crate A beautiful long slim gla...

This is elegant antique George III period flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, circa 1820 in date.  It is of wonderful quality, has a rich and striking grain, and has been...

Stylish and seperable/demountable antique bookcase. This rare, three-tier and free standing bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. Ho...

Antique 19th Century Victorian Gothic Arts & Crafts Adjustable Bookcase – Fine Quality This attractive Victorian Gothic bookcase, dating from circa 1880, displays lovely age, colour...

Large Antique George III quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck pediment above a dental moulded cornice above four quality figured mahogany glazed doors. The doors o...

BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Center Glass Door and 2 Lower Drawers~~c. 1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~with lower s...

Large 19th century country English pine bibliotheque or bookcase cabinet made in the George III taste. The bookcase features a top case having astral glazed doors opening to a shelve...

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...

A fine pair of freestanding open bookcases in richly figured mahogany, of classical architectural form. Each is surmounted by a projecting moulded cornice above fluted pilaster upri...

Beautiful antique mahogany bookcase from the early Victorian era. Equipped with 8 glass doors. The middle 2 doors are set back slightly. This gives the cabinet just that little extra...

A period Art Deco Era display cabinet or bookcase from the 1930s, by the celebrated furniture makers, Heal's of London. Featuring a moulded rectangular top with ogee edge over a thr...

A rare and unusual oak bookcase in the manner of William Kent, the distinctive dentil moulded cornice above egg and dart moulding, the frieze centred with a winged baccic head by car...

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...

This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...

This English-made monumental breakfront bookcase from the 1870s is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship and neoclassical design. The bookcase stands with impressive ar...

In the style of A W N Pugin probably made by Gillows. A large cavernous good quality Gothic Revival oak and burr oak bookcase. The upper section with subtle carved floral details and...

Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase. Bookcase features a broken swan-neck pediment with fretwork design, above a molded cornice. The upper cabinet features two...

Antique c.1900 Oak Fret-Cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing, Fine Quality Full of authentic charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a wonderful stateme...

Antique Pair of c.1900 Mahogany Wall Bookcases – Quality Display Shelves A pair of early 20th-century mahogany wall bookcases with attractive age, colour, and patina. Full of authen...

Antique 19th Century Large Carved Oak Bookcase – Fine Quality, Country House Style An attractive 19th-century oak bookcase with lovely age, colour, and patina. A rare decorative find...

Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...

Impressive 19th century English etagere handcrafted in mahogany with classic turned finials at the top over five tiers with scalloped skirts, two of them with drawers, held by turned...

This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Excepti...

A fine antique English Edwardian mahogany handmade tabletop book trough or book rack with satinwood inlay, circa 1900. It would make a handsome addition to a desktop or study and wou...

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...

George III, dated 1774, bureau bookcase, English. Splendid quality with superb mahogany timbers. Boxwood line inlays along the drawer fronts, slant front fall, doors and satinwood Wa...

A beautiful, stylish set of antique open bookcases in walnut. The interior is blue. The bookcase has adjustable shelves. Signs of wear are present. Origin: England Period: Circa 1...

Original Mid Century Modern two section Danish style teak bookcase on cabinet, by G-Plan from the " Form Five " range, designed by Roger Bennett, 1967. This very stylish mid century ...

Unique 19th century country English library bookcase or cabinet crafted from fruitwood. The tall two-part case has a six shelf bookcase on the top featuring glazed doors. The bookcas...

Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 30″ wide x 16″ deep x 49″ tall

A solid oak cabinet dating to the 1940s, with a warm tone and simple panelled doors. The upper section opens to two glass shelves, ideal for drinks, glassware or display. Below are...

Circa 1870 19thC English Glazed Oak Bookcase Cabinet Adjustable Shelves and original hardware with good form and colour. With original Key for top cabine...

This is an antique display bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed two-door book cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A pleasing example of period craftsmanship,...

Large George III style mahogany display bookcase the projecting carved molded cornice above four large well-figured astragal glazed doors, opening to reveal an adjustable shelved int...

PAIR OF REGENCY INLAID INDIAN ROSEWOOD CHIFFONIERS WITH BRASS GRILLS London, circa 1810 44 1/8" H x 11 7/8" D x 29 3/4" W An elegant pair of Indian rosewood chiffoniers of fine qua...

English 19th Century Sheraton style country pine breakfront bookcase dresser cabinet with lattice center doors and open side shelves. The one piece construction classic country farmh...

Renaissance revival carved oak two-door bookcase, the deep cornice above two large glazed doors enclosing shelved interior, flanked by pilasters carved with scrolls and figural masks...

ESU bookcase designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1949 and produced by Vitra. The bookcase is made of maple and birch with a graphic, modular expression that combines functionality a...

circa 1895 Pair 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Cabinets , Georgian Style with Brass Grilled Doors and glass shelves With keys   Measures: W6...

Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...

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...

Mahogany library breakfront bookcase. The stepped and moulded cornice above the four upper glazed doors, opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior.To the base section having f...

fine 19th-century open bookcase, crafted from richly figured with a warm patina that enhances its natural beauty. The bookcase is designed with clean lines and a solid plinth base, e...

Circa 1890 Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers open Pine Bookcase Cabinet in original colour Measures: W 286 x D 25 x H 113 cm.    

An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with car...

Large Chippendale library bookcase featuring a six-door lower section with central risalit and a matching six-door glazed upper cabinet. The glass doors display refined geometric mun...

A lovely antique Neoclassical Empire style open bookcase, dating from around the 1930-50’s period. The quality is fantastic, it is a very useful size. It has a reeded top edge and r...

A very rare pair of 19th Century well figured walnut bookcases of exceptional quality, finely hand carved and of neat proportions with beautifully rich patination, grain and fitted w...