British Bookcases

A very practical and fun design, this square revolving bookcase would have been made in England circa 1870 using mahogany decorated with an inlaid satinwood medallion on top and fine...

A rare and highly desirable antique Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase by the renowned makers Gillows. Crafted from beautifully figured mahogany with exceptional colour and patina...

Aesthetic movement bamboo and lacquer bookcase, circa 1910. With a black lacquer top with red floral decoration, glass doors with bamboo frames and bronze pulls, embossed paper mache...

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...

A monumental 19th century English Georgian painted breakfront bookcase featuring a concealed drop-front secretary desk and astral glazed glass windows. The case is decorated with pal...

This is a superb and decorative vintage pair of Georgian revival flame mahogany bookcases, purchased from Harrods, London, in the late 20th century. The bookcases feature swan neck ...

This is a beautiful Vintage open bookcase in the Sheraton style, dating from the late 20th Century. The bookcase has five adjustable shelves and is made from walnut with superb sati...

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 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 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 finely proportioned walnut open bookcase of elegant neoclassical influence, raised on turned tapering legs with unusual reeded column supports to each side. The upper sections of t...

A superb and highly important antique George I figured walnut bureau bookcase dating to the early 18th century, circa 1720. A rare and very strong example of the period, particularly...

Large 19th Century English painted bookcase. Arched open top adjustable shelving, on a three drawer, three door cupboard base. Circa 1830, later painted.

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,...

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...

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...

Outstanding quality antique regency mahogany secretaire bookcase having an unusual scroll shaped cornice above a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelve...

A fine quality Regency figured mahogany secretaire bookcase of elegant proportions. The upper section with glazed doors featuring distinctive shaped astral mouldings, enclosing adjus...

Large English 19th Century Secretary Bookcase with Dental Moulded Cornice and Bracket Feet

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Mahogany secretary bookcase with a broken pediment top centered by a carved urn finial, glazed upper doors opening to adjustable shelves, and a fall-front desk with a fitted interior...

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...

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...

Stunning pair of painted pine/oak library bookcases with adjustable shelves, very elegant look. 1840s Shelf depth 34cm

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...

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

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...

A refined and beautifully proportioned pair of English Regency–style mahogany bookcases, dating from the early 20th century. Each piece features a warm, rich mahogany finish and clas...

Liberty & Co narrow oak graduated open bookcase. Labelled. Circa 1905. Showing the squashed heart piercing classic to Liberty & Co, it is made in solid oak throughout. The b...

Regency period rosewood low bookcase/credenza having three doors retaining original brass grill doors and gilt bronze mounts, standing on plinth base. England circa 1830.

A tall and useful pair of antique Georgian style open bookcases, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s. They are of lovely quality and are beautifully constructed. They ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase. Original label underneath the tabletop.

Late 19th C English painted pine bookcase with adjustable shelving.1890 Upper Shelf-32cm Internal reference - H

Antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase in a configuration of 2 x 3 sections high. Beautiful warm mahogany color. Globe Wernicke bookcases are stackable bookcases. This configuratio...

Beautifully crafted in the George III style large mahogany wood English breakfront cabinet / bookcase with four doors in the upper part. The...

19th century five tier graduated etagere / shelf with barley twist legs topped with hand carved finials. Each shelf is backed with carved stop.

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...

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 Mahogany Bookcase with 3 adjustable shelves. Secretaire writing surface fitted with leather top & interior drawers above 3 drawers, Below a 10 inch deep bookcase

A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top England, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with leaded glass doors, and original brass hardwa...

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 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...

Circa 1890 19thC Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase The projecting cornice above four glazed cupboard doors, enclosing adjustable shelves, abo...

Pair of circa 1960's English rattan and walnut etageres. Measurements: Height: 66" Length: 18" Width: 14"

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...

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...

HANDSOME Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Double Glass Doors over Double Lower Paneled Doors PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~with lower ...

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...

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...

English mid-century modern revolving wooden bookcase, 1940s Revolving bookcase made entirely of wood. It features three square shelves with slats along the edges. The turned central ...