British Bookcases

A fine period Art Deco Era display cabinet or bookcase from England, circa 1930s, featuring a beautiful veneer surround of burr walnut, with a paneled glass door and working lock and...

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 ...

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...

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

A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this unusual English regency, circa 1825, George IV period diminutive form bookcase with exquisite warm patina, the top cabinet with molded ma...

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...

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...

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,...

Rare pair of Gillows antique quality satinwood waterfall bookcases having the original brass gallery above a satinwood open waterfall bookcase with crossbanded satinwood backs and to...

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...

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...

BEAUTIFUL Antique English Tudor Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Double Doors over Double Lower Carved Doors with Barley Twist Legs~~c. 1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique b...

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

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...

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...

Large handsome English Regency Ebonized Bookcase Cabinet. The height of the cabinet and the ebonized finish sets a dramatic statement for any interior. Cabinet features an upper cabi...

An English 19th-century japanned bookcase cabinet, decorated with gilt chinoiserie scenes on a black lacquered ground. The tall, narrow form features an...

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...

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...

A beautifully preserved English Gothic Revival Canterbury bookcase, handcrafted from solid oak and finished in its original rich dark stain. Dating from approximately 1890–1915, this elegant piece embodies the refined craftsmanship of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The design is distinguished by finely turned barley twist columns, graceful Gothic Revival cut-out details and a beautifully proportioned silhouette. The original hand-woven cane shelf has survived in exceptional condition, adding both warmth and authenticity while demonstrating the outstanding quality of the original construction. The deep, richly aged finish has developed an attractive natural patina over more than a century and remains remarkably well preserved. This Canterbury has never been restored, allowing the original craftsmanship and historic character to remain intact. Gentle signs of age and use are consistent with its history and contribute to its authenticity. Compact in size yet visually striking, it functions equally well as a bookcase, magazine rack or decorative side piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors. An increasingly scarce original example of English Gothic Revival furniture...

Edwardian Mahogany Circular inlaid Revolving Bookcase Top: with Brass Gallery, Inlaid with boxwood line & chequer inlay on top, Boxwood line inlay around edge, 4 Block Supports: w...

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...

A beautiful and functional vintage English three section bookcase with 12 adjustable shelves. Notable are the doors with original glass and ellipse lattice mullions, which gives this...

A fine English breakfront open bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a frieze of three sections, with molded cornice and decorative beaded accents, the interior with...

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...

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...

Large English bookcase, crafted in oak and bleached to create a lighter, fresher appearance. Variations of lighter and darker tones remain visible throughout the wood, giving the dis...

This is an exquisite antique Edwardian inlaid flame mahogany revolving bookcase, circa 1900 in date. It revolves on a solid cast iron base, the top has an outer banding with ebony 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...

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 ...

Early 20th century revolving bookcase side table, English. Lobed surfaces. Mahogany with mahogany crossbanding. Raised on spider arched legs & bold, short shaft. The 8 lobes accentua...

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...

Two door bookcase with glazed arched top doors on cupboard base in mahogany (replaced cornice). U.K circa 1830.

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 fine quality Regency Revival flame mahogany breakfront library bookcase of impressive proportions, dating to the early 20th century. Constructed in richly figured mahogany througho...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Antique Quality Edwardian c.1910 Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet / Bookcase An early 20th-century Edwardian mahogany display cabinet with attractive age, colour, and patina. Full of...

HANDSOME Antique English Oak Bookcase, Cupboard or Display Cabinet with Triple Glass Doors over Triple Lower Paneled Doors PERFECT for your favorite antique books, fine China or col...

A fine English locking two-door bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded cornice top with a stopped flute frieze over two cabinet doors, each door with astrag...

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

19th Century English Regency Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Ebonized Details 43″ W (body) 45.5″ W (cornice) X 20.5″ D X 96″ H

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

Large Globe Wernicke London "waterfall" Bookcases In Mahogany, Circa 1900 Elegant Globe Wernicke London oak bookcase from the late 19th/early 20th century - England This charming bo...

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

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...

An immensely practical Regency period mahogany open bookcase with two banks of three fully adjustable shelves flanked at either end by plain pilasters headed by carved lotus leaf fin...

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

19th Century Monumental Adams-Style Paint-Decorated Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase – By Edwards & Roberts, London This extraordinary 19th-century Adams-style monumental breakfront boo...

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 Walnut Queen Anne Revival Bureau Bookcase circa 1920s Arch top, with single Astragal Glazed door, 3 shelf interior, The Fall with Burr Walnut veneer & cross banding, Opens...

English breakfront pine bookcase. 1990 Internal reference: H

Antique George III mahogany blind door bookcase on chest. The top section with a dentil cornice and a crossbanded frieze, two fantastic mahogany pa...

A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Gilbert Rohde England, Circa 1920s Oak, with mullioned glass front doors and glass sides. Cabinet ...

Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co, with adjustable shelves between fluted stiles on plinth base - 41"w x 12"d x 43"h

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...