British Bookcases

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Bevan Funnel Georgian Style Display Cabinet Bookcase. A sophisticated piece that marries traditional craftsmanship wit...

English George III style mahogany and burl bookcase cabinet in two parts. The upper with glazed doors having individual arched mullions and opening with a key to reveal two adjustabl...

Beautiful antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase. Entirely in perfect condition. The cabinet is made up of 12 stackable elements. The lower elements are deeper (file binder size). ...

A smart and very useful antique Georgian style slim bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is excellent, this has a smart and very practica...

Beautiful antique mahogany revolving bookcase, exceptionally nice quality book mill from the famous English 19th century furniture maker Maple & Co. with the characteristic cast iron...

This English inlaid bookcase has an eight pane astragal door which is banded with satinwood and ebony inlay. It has the original working lock and key. ...

We are delighted to offer for sale This Vintage Bevan Funnel Military Campaign Astral Glazed Library Display Cabinet. It is a striking piece of furniture that combines functionali...

A fine early 19th-century, Regency period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves....

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...

A very well made antique revolving bookcase / cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from the late twentieth century. The quality is outstanding, this is an unusual size for a ...

A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above seven astragal glazed doors...

A fine large English breakfront bookcase of mahogany, in the Chippendale style, featuring an upper tier with cornice and dentile moulding, ove...

A stunning antique Victorian inlaid walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is an impressive size with a breakfront design in t...

Aesthetic oak open bookcase of small proportions, the rectangular top above a carved frieze with ebonized detail, to the adjustable shelving flanked by reeded columns. All raised up ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home, the Althorp Estate, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights of Nettlebed The Althorp estate is widely considered one of, if not the finest English country home left standing. You can see clips of the tours online, the place is an absolute marvel of English history. The estate is owned, and has been by the Spencer family’s for over 500 years, I’ll include the history below. The estate is currently in the stewardship of the Earl of Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother The bookcase itself is very fine, in flamed mahogany with a very regal oxblood velour lining. The handles inside the top section are leopard’s heads, you have two hidden drawers to the top, the right one has the Althorp family crest inside. The piece also has a removable coat of arms, armorial crest to the middle top Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been cherished since new and is a very fine piece indeed Dimensions Height:- 202cm Width:- 81.5cm Depth:- 41cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Althorp History  Althorp (popularly pronounced /'??l???rp/ AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London, situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992. It was also the home of Lady Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) from her parents' divorce until her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. Althorp is mentioned as a small hamlet in the Domesday Book as "Olletorp", and by 1377 it had become a village with a population of more than fifty people. By 1505 there were no longer any tenants living there, and in 1508, John Spencer purchased Althorp estate with the funds generated from his family's sheep-rearing business. Althorp became one of the prominent stately homes in England. The palace dates to 1688, replacing an earlier house that was once visited by Charles I. The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were regularly held, attracting many prominent members of Great Britain's ruling class. George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, who owned Althorp between 1783 and his death in 1834, developed one of the largest private libraries in Europe at the palace, which grew to over 100,000 books by the 1830s. After falling on hard times, John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as the Red Earl, in 1892 sold much of the collection to Enriqueta Rylands, who was building the University of Manchester Library. Many of Althorp's furnishings were sold off during the twentieth century, and between 1975 and 1992 alone approximately 20% of the contents were auctioned. The house at Althorp was a "classically beautiful" red brick Tudor building, but its appearance was radically altered, starting in 1788, when the architect Henry Holland was commissioned to make extensive changes. Mathematical tiles were added to the exterior, encasing the brick, and four Corinthian pilasters were added to the front. The grand hall entrance to the house, Wootton Hall, was cited by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the noblest Georgian room in the county". The Great Dining Room in the east wing extension of the house was added in 1877 to designs by John Macvicar Anderson, its walls hung with faded, red damask silk. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to Althorp from Spencer House in London during the Blitz for safekeeping and still remain. The Picture Gallery stretches for 115 feet (35 m) on the first floor of the west wing, and is one of the best remaining examples of the original Tudor oak woodwork and ambiance in the mansion. It has an extensive collection of portraits, including Anthony van Dyck's War and Peace, a John de Critz...

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

Beautiful antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase in perfect condition. Cabinet consists of 15 stackable parts with 3 feet with drawers and 3 hoods. Beautiful warm light color oak. Orig...

Wonderful early 19th C Scottish painted bookcase / TV cupboard with flat folding doors with brass grill inserts in the top and panelled folding doors on the base. For a TV unit, we c...

UNUSUAL VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DOUBLE-SIDED BOOKCASE England, circa mid-to-late 19th century Item # 209APB28Q This uncommon double-sided bookcase is compo...

A unique Early 19th C. English Provincial Carved Pine Breakfront, with exceptional molded Neoclassical elements. A removable pediment crest over a facade with molded bellflower and f...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Military Campaign Bookcase Display Cabinet With Brass Fittings. Features a sturdy, often portable design that was historically used...

Beautiful and very solid large oak revolving bookcase in completely original and good condition. Revolving bookcase with cast iron base. Standing on porcelain wheels. Beautiful and f...

Victorian 19th Century Oak Revolving Tabletop Bookcase Handmade With Chamfered Edging. Well executed handmade made bookcase on small quatrefoil swivel base.

Beautiful 18th century Dutch rococo period Book cabinet ,Vitrine in original patina? Cabinet for a plate display or bookcase with a antique original hand rolled glass front, with bea...

Fabulously proportioned and well sized two-part painted Pine English bookcase/cabinet from the late circa 19th century featuring a glazed upper section with two doors flanking a cent...

Outstanding quality antique George II mahogany bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a mirrored door bookcase opening to adjustable shelves, candle slide above the bureau ful...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine antique Sheraton Revival Burr Satinwood revolving bookcase table A very good looking well made and decorative piece. Made in the ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely Theodore Alexander dwarf open library bookcase with single drawer Please note the delivery fee liste...

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Samuel Pepys 1666 large library bookcases after the original. These bookcases are basically the birthpla...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Bevan Funnell dwarf open library bookcase in flamed mahogany with twin drawers ...

English Pine Bookcase that was made in the town of Hull a port city in the East Riding of Yorkshire region of England. Many years ago, there was company named Chrispyn who specialize...

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...

Stunning early 19th century English oak country house gothic bookcase with wonderful colour, creates a real statement piece. 1810. Shelf depth on the wings: 7.5in (19.5cm) Shelf de...

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, having a broken arch pediment with a gilt finial to the centre, above four astregal glazed doors, opening to adjus...

A very finely carved mahogany breakfront bookcase with mitered doors having swag mullions set atop a low hip base. The bookcase has personal readin...

An Exceptional Quality And Rarely Found, 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Bookcase Cupboard, Having Greek Key Carved Decoration To Cornice, Over Two Superbly...

An early 20th century, good quality painted mahogany 4-door secretaire breakfront library bookcase, the moulded cornice above four astragal glazed doors, opening to adjustable shelve...

Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...

Kingwood ormolu mounted open bookcase, the well-figured inverted breakfront top enclosed by brass banding. The bookshelf is fitted with three bays of ajusable shelves having decrativ...

A Large William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, with 4 glazed doors above panelled cupboard doors.

A George III Sheraton period mahogany breakfront bookcase of good low-waisted proportions, attractive arched glazing bars inlaid with ebony and satinwood diamonds which match the inl...

A George IV yew-wood veneered and crossbanded secretaire bookcase. The upper part with a moulded cornice, fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of Gothic pointed arch gla...

For your consideration is this fabulously glamourous Art Deco glazed bookcase with a peach mirrored top. Dating to the 1930's and English made, this bookcase has beautiful blonde syc...

A magazine rack, or canterbury, fashioned of rich rosewood timber, having four filing slots with removable dividers in a fixed frame with a central cutout handle, above a single draw...

An English mahogany bookcase from the 19th century with glass doors, carved rosettes and acanthus leaves. Born in England during the 19th century, this exquisite mahogany bookcase fe...

Circa 1880. 19thC English painted glazed bookcase vitrine cabinet Adjustable shelves in the top cabinet. Strong form with a narrow depth making a versatile decorators piece of furn...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Bevan Funnell Reprodux brown mahogany bookcase, cupboard, cabinet with glazed door. A well made, sturdy and rich Mahogany colour c...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made, fully restored English oak circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with lovely carved panel...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Antique Sheraton Revival Revolving Bookcase. Please carefully examine the pictures to see the condition before purchasing, as they ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage flamed mahogany and hardwood open corner library bookcase which splits into two easy to transport...

English George III figured mahogany bookcase. Excellent scale with original glass, locks and feet. Old surface of deep color. Glazed cabinet on top over two-drawer base (2 parts). Ad...

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.

A superb George I figured walnut & feather banded bureau bookcase. Displaying a charming swan neck pediment, of shaped cavetto section, with ebony inset detailing. Featuring a pair of mercury mirror doors framed by moulded gilt slip, enclosing shelves and pigeon holes above two candle slides. The bureau section with a dividing cross-grained waist moulding, demonstrating feather & cross banded fall opening to reveal a further arrangement of drawers, pigeon holes, and a central cupboard bordered by fluted column hidden drawers. The base housing four short and two long graduated feather banded, oak-lined drawers, fitted with pierced brass plate...

A smart and extremely well made antique Georgian style bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is sup...

Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.

K0307 Late Victorian walnut open bookcase, having oversailing figured walnut top above two height adjustable shelves, flanked by fluted pilasters with floral rosette carvings, all st...

Elegant large mahogany bookcase from the 19th century from England Very beautiful bookcase called breakfront (which has a forward part). Which gives it a nice line. The lower part ...

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

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Sheraton revival burr elm & satinwood revolving bookcase table A very good looking well made and decorative piece. Made in...

A Lovely Little Victorian English Handmade Antique Tabletop Revolving Bookcase With Turned Supports Well executed handmade made bookcase on rotating base. CD's are to show size o...