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Place of Origin: British
Antique circa 1840 English Hardwood Three Tier Bookcase Trolly After Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original circa 1840 English mahogany library bookshelf trolley on oversized William IV wagon wheels.
A good looking well made and...
Category
1840s Early Victorian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
An elegant 18th-century mahogany bureau cabinet of impressive architectural form, and lovely rich colour.
George II-period, circa 1740.
The top surmounted by a bold architectural pediment and centred by a brass finial. The two arched panel doors reveal three adjustable shelves which have candle slides below them. Furthermore the bureau section is fitted with a stepped interior. This has two secret compartments, drawers and pigeon holes, and the fall is conventionally supported on two lopers. Lined in the best quality English oak.
The blind doors of this Georgian cabinet have well figured mahogany panels of very good colour which reflect beautifully in the candle light.
The chamfered and arched doors display a further level of sophistication and quality. The beautifully drawn arched pediment is in perfect proportion with the rest of the cabinet/ bookcase.
In excellent condition overall.
Architectural furniture designs on the continent commenced with the arrival of the Renaissance, and they have their origins in Roman and Greek architecture.
Nb. We often refer to antique bookcases / cabinets as ''secretary desks'' in the US.
Bureau bookcases display books, china or silver behind glazed doors, but are described more accurately as bureau cabinets when they are fitted with blind doors.
Further reading, re pediments, etc:
'Illustrated Dictionary...
Category
1740s George II Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
A Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Satinwood Inlay, English, ca. 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, the figured mahogany top with satinwood banding, with Chippendale-style fretwork side panels, on a revolving tripod base, English, ca. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Large walnut breakfront low bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Arts and crafts walnut bookcase, the rectangular breakfront top having a raised gallery back, above three frieze drawers with stylised handles. supported on an arrangement of glazed ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
CIRCA 1870 CHIPPENDALE REVIVAL HARDWOOD BOOKCASE, MOULDED OUTSWEPT CORNiCE ABOVE
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Chippendale revival english mahogany library bookcase. It has an upper case carved molded edge cornice with detailed moldings and intricately...
Category
1870s High Victorian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850.
Comprising of 5 sections. Plinth, cupboard, middle section, glazed unit and cornice.
Made front the fin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Reh Kennedy Harrods London Solid Hardwood Open Pillared Dwarf Library Bookcase
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this absolutely stunning REH Kennedy made, Harrods London retailed, solid Mahogany, Dwarf open library bookcase with height adjustable shelf
A very g...
Category
20th Century Victorian British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHiC REVIVAL ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASE WITH STEEPLE GLASS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique early Victorian circa 1840 Mahogany Astral Glazed Gothic Revival library bookcase with s...
Category
1840s Gothic Revival Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase Of 5 Elements With A Drawer
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London bookcase in mahogany from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century - England which has 5 elements and a drawer in the base
Beautiful model whic...
Category
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany revolving bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency-style mahogany revolving bookcase, the carved finial above four circular tiers fitted with leather-bound faux books. All raised on bulbus stem and four reeded splayed legs. T...
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An exceptional fine early 19th century, Regency period brass, mahogany, satinwood and boxwood inlay secretaire bookcase. The upper section with a surmounted by an ornate fretted bras...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
George III circa 1760 English Oak Thomas Chippendale Carved Bureau Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer absolutely stunning hand made in England George III circa 1760-1780 Bureau bookcase with Thomas Chippendale carvings
This is a true piece of classic Engl...
Category
1760s George III Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Stunning Pair of Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Waterfall Open Library Bookcases Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1950 Flamed Mahogany dwarf open Library bookcases cupboard bases.
A very good looking and well-made pair,...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
X3 Jacobean Revival Vintage Open Carved Library Bookcases with Nice Detailing
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this set of three vintage hand carved solid mahogany, Jacobean revival style open library bookcases
A very good looking and well made suite, they have or...
Category
20th Century Jacobean British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century Classical Revival Bookcases
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of unusual bookcases with a strong visual impact. The elegant swan necks decorating the glazed fronts complementing the Stark eagle heads on eit...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
STUNNING CASA PADRINO STAINLESS STEEL PAiR OF BOOKCASES AND SMOKED GLASS SHELFS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Casa Padrino Stainless Steel Pair Of Bookcases And Smoked Glass Shelf.
The Casa Padrino stainless steel pair of bookcases exudes mo...
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcases
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of antique neoclassical open bookcases. They were made in England, and date from around the 1900-1920 period.
The quality is fantastic, they are extremely well m...
Category
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and unusual Victorian walnut open bookcase, having a cupboard at each end, fitted with adjustable shelves, with an open bookcase to the centre above a plin...
Category
19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
DAVIND LINLEY STYLE SATiNWOOD WALNUT & HARDWOOD LIBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD BASe
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in England, Satinwood, Walnut & Rosewood library bookcase in the David Linley taste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
STUNNiNG ARTHUR BRETT SATINWOOD WALNUT REVOLVING BOOKCASE TABLE LION'S PAW FEEt
By Arthur Brett
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very unique, Arthur Brett of Norwich, hand made in England, Satinwood, Walnut & rosewood revolving bookcase...
Category
20th Century Regency British Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Delightfully small Rosewood Whatnot, with beautiful patina. One missing finial tip. Small enough to sit on a desk or within larger shelf.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Shaws of London Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Open Library Bookcases Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning matching pair of Shaws of London dwarf open library bookcases in flamed mahogany which are part of a suite
I have two matching pairs of the...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Unusual Antique Decorative Bookcase Cabinet with Original Burnt Pattern Finish
Located in Norwich, GB
An unusual and quite rare Edwardian antique bookcase cabinet with the original burnt patterned finish. Circa 1900.
The original finish to this decorative cabinet does have a sligh...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Bookcases
Materials
Pine
PAIR OF ViNTAGE ENGLISH FLAMED HARDWOOD WATERFALL BOOKCASES WITH CUPBOARD BASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Flamed Mahogany waterfall bookcases with single drawers and cupboard bases
Ple...
Category
20th Century Country British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
2.8 X 1.6 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880, Pine and oak large Library Bookcase based on t...
Category
1860s High Victorian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
2.8 X 2.2 METER SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE DRAWERS PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880, Pine and oak very large Library Bookcase with ...
Category
1860s High Victorian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
English Satinwood Library Bookcase with Neoclassical Decoration
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A library bookcase in the manner of Sheraton and the Adam Brothers.
Constructed in satinwood, line inlaid, and hand decorated in polychrome; of breakfront form, rising from swept ...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood, Paint
Victorian Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Satinwood Revolving Book Side End Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany & Satinwood, fret work carved, revolving bookcase table with ornately sculpted legs
A very good...
Category
20th Century Sheraton British Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood, Hardwood
Satinwood Regency Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent satinwood Regency cabinet with fantastic mitered mullion doors set upon two door base cabinet.
Category
19th Century Regency Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
Early 18th Century George I Two-Door Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 18th Century George I two-door mahogany bookcase with a triumphal-arched and Ionic wave-scrolled temple pediment featuring dentilled and acanthus leaf detailing as well as a ca...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
2.8 X 2.2 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880, Pine and oak very large Library Bookcase based...
Category
1860s High Victorian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
Antique English Satinwood Bookcase with Fall Front Desk, Circa 1870-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superb quality antique English satinwood bookcase with fall front desk, Circa 1870-1890.
Category
19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany bureau bookcase, the raised swan neck inlaid pediment above a pair of glazed doors opening to reveal adjustable shelved interior. To the fall front, profusely inlaid with fl...
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of High Regency Coromandel and Ormolu Bookcase Console Tables
By Thomas Hope
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of high Regency Coromandel and ormolu bookcase console tables in the style of Thomas Hope, each of rectangular form with two square section pillars in the form of pharaonic te...
Category
1810s Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
A Fine Early 18th Century George I Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1715
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine early 18th-century George I burr walnut veneered bureau bookcase of diminutive proportions, circa 1715.
In two parts divided by a cross-grain moulding. The upper section has a cavetto cornice above a large single door...
Category
Early 18th Century George I Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Very Large Scale Mid-19th Century Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A truly wonderful and very large scale, mid-19th Century English breakfront pine bookcase.
Dry scraped back to its original paint, with gilt detailing to the carved ribbon, flower dr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
Small Size Mid-18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A small-sized mid-18th century mahogany bureau bookcase / cabinet.
George II-period, ca 1740.
This diminutive Georgian bureau bookcase – als...
Category
18th Century George II Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English George I Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George I walnut secretary bookcase, having a domed cornice above a bevelled mirror door enclosing two shelves. The...
Category
Early 18th Century George I Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Light Hardwood Library Bookcase Secrétaire Desk Brown Leather Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning circa 1880 light mahogany library bookcase with secrétaire desk
A well made and collectable library bookcase. The top s...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
English Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A petit bookcase in the manner of the Adam brothers.
Constructed in Satinwood, with crossbanding, and polychrome hand-painted decoration; rising from tapering spade feet, the incurved lower section having a lockable cupboard door, extensively painted with a central trophy set...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood, Paint
PAIR MAHOGANY OPEN DWARF LIBRARY BOOKCASES ADJUSTABLE SHELVES j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair Of Hardwood Open Dwarf Library Bookcases With One Adjustable Shelf.
They offer a stylish and practical storage solution for any librar...
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
English Open Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English open-face bookcase of mahogany, with three adjustable shelves, featuring a moulded top and frieze with dentil trim, standing on a plinth base.
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Fine Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Hardwood Revolving Bookcase Book Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made English mahogany circa 1880-1900 Aesthetic Movement revolving bookcase table with nicely carved cabriolet legs and fret work pa...
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Tall Victorian Wall Shelves, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Tall Victorian wall shelves
A set of tall 19th century Victorian mahogany wall hanging shelves.
The six oblong shelves have half round moulded edges and turned and fluted pilla...
Category
19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3533 Fine and elegant Victorian bookcase in mahogany with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing 3 height adjustable shelves, projecting base with 2 cushion shaped ...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Late Victorian Mahogany & inlaid Bureau Bookcase
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Victorian Mahogany & inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Shaped Pediment with oval fan inlay
Moulded Cornice with Satinwood banded inlay & oval fan inlay
Pair Astragal Glazed doors with Sat...
Category
1890s Sheraton Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Three Section Very Cool Bendy Library Bookcases Must See Pictures in Birch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool three piece library bookcase with wavey lines
A very good looking and well made suite, they can be used as three separate pieces ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Twenties Gordon Russell Oak Bookcase
By Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Brown oak simple open bookcase
On plinth base with exposed jointing
Gordon Russell label to the back
Dated 1928
Label: The Russell Workshops, Broadway, Worcs
"This piece of furniture design No 448 was made throughout in The Russell Workshops, Broadway, Worcestershire
Designer: GORDON RUSSELL
Foreman: Edgar Turner
Cabinet Maker: B Jones...
Category
1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Carved Mahogany Cabinet Bookcase by H. Samuel in the Georgian Style
By H. Samuel
Located in London, GB
A Carved Mahogany Cabinet Bookcase in the George II Manner
by H. Samuel of London
Designed in the neo-classical fashion pioneered by Thomas Chippendale, the mahogany cabinet bookca...
Category
19th Century George II Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Globe Wernicke Bookcase In Golden Oak With 5 Elements
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London oak bookcase from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England which has 5 elements
Beautiful large model which is composed of a molde...
Category
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Regency Flame Mahogany Set of Shelves
Located in London, by appointment only
Nicholas Wells antiques is pleased to present this elegant set of shelves constructed with four planks of fine highly figured flame mahogany with simpl...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Inlaid Revolving Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Edwardian richly patinated mahogany revolving bookcase, finely carved and inlaid throughout. The well figured, serpentine moulded top of square form with canted corners f...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Bookcases
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase, Late 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Victorian oak open bookcase
A 19th century Victorian oak bookcase.
The bookcase has an open bookshelf top over a two door cupboard base.
...
Category
19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English Mahogany Bookcases
Located in Stamford, CT
A near pair of English mahogany bookcases retaining their original gold-plated grills newly lined with green silk taffeta. Originally built i...
Category
19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
PAIR OF ViNTAGE ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON ENGLISH OAK CARVED LIBRARY BOOKCASES
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Robert Mouseman Thompson hand carved English Oak library bookcases
Please not...
Category
20th Century Country British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
A Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors. 1820
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century, Grilled Upper Doors With Lower Doors Concealing Shelves. Nice Color And Patination.
Height 89 x width 77 x depth 21 inches.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Open bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured breakfront top above three bays of adjustable shelves, divided by column pilasters. All raised on a plinth base.
Dimensions
Height 3...
Category
19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Carved Open Bookcase In Oak ( REF AF-3652 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This exceptional 19th-century carved open bookcase, crafted from solid oak, is a stunning piece that combines beauty and functionality. Standing on a sturdy plinth base, it exudes el...
Category
19th Century Antique British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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