British Bookcases

For your consideration is this fabulous floor standing round shouldered Art Deco glazed bookcase with a modernist slant. Dating to the 1930's and English made, this bookcase has beau...

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...

George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled mirrored doors on bracket feet. Upper cabinet with candle slides conceals book she...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Sheraton Revival mahogany & Satinwood revolving bookcase table A very good looking well made and decorative piece. Made in...

This very large English breakfront features classic Chippendale design flourishes. From the broken pediment crown to the arcaded cavetto moul...

Edwardian mahogany, satinwood and marquetry waterfall cupboard bookcase - the two-shelf upper section with brass threequarter gallery, over a pair of cupboard doors inlaid with satin...

A rare William & Mary-period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685. Of compact size and proportions. In excellent overall condition with old, waxed, well-patinated surfaces of very good color. This bureau bookcase, or cabinet, divides into three separate sections (which helps date it to the last quarter of the 17th century). The bold double-dome pediment and cross-grain mouldings are typical of this period, and are repeated in the side returns. The book-matched, hand-cut veneers are well figured throughout, and are contained within herringbone lines. The bookcase section has candle slides, contains shelves and fitted drawers. Gilded finials are later. The centre section with a quarter-veneered fall reveals a fitted interior, concealed well and a secret compartment. The writing section is raised on a three-drawer base with an unusual and boldly-arcaded apron, in turn raised on its apparently original walnut bun feet. The drawer dividers are faced with cross-grain walnut ‘D’ mouldings. The brass engraved mounts are correct for period but not original, however the locks and hinges are. It is unusual to encounter these early bookcases / cabinets constructed in three stages; an indication of a transition taking place from the 17th century into the 18th century. This is a fine, rare and sophisticated piece of late-17th century walnut furniture...

Fine quality antique 19th Century Victorian mahogany inlaid cylinder bookcase having a quality inlaid swan neck pediment above a pair of mahogany inlaid shaped glazed bevelled edge d...

English Regency mahogany bookcase with 8 brass lattice doors and bronze classical Grecian heads.

Modern freestanding shelves unit for books, objects and plants. The shelves are designed to look delicate and airy but strong. The straight back d...

A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase with unusual shelves that slide in from the back giving three different heights, with stylised floral cut-outs to the top and bot...

Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) for William Watt, a rare and important Anglo-Japanese walnut bookcase, circa 1871. With brass handles and shield style escutcheon, the lower cupboard with two sliding doors inset with painted panels attributed to Henry Stacy Marks...

An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice, leaded glazed doors with circular details to the tops, the lower cupboard with stylized floral inlays using a combination of pew...

A fine Scottish two-tier bookcase cabinet of mahogany, featuring a canopy top over two glazed locking doors with key, opening to four adjustable shelves,...

Circular tapered with six shelves and false leather book spines. Square plinth base. Great piece for a mans library.

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 and has touch activated top lights 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 and has glass shelves and top spot lights which are activated by touching any one of the three right door hinges, each light has three dimness settings. The piece is fully stamped for Theodore Alexander the maker on the locks, Brights of Nettlebed for the retailer and the right drawer has what looks to be pewter, Althorp family crest inside. This bookcase breaks down into five easy to transport pieces, you have the base which is one unit, the three top bookcase sections are all separate and the top cornice is also one removable piece 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:- 233cm, the brass urns on the very top can be unscrewed if ceiling height is an issue, they are 11cm tall each Width:- 167cm Depth:- 50.5cm 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...

A wonderful Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase of small proportions with astragal glazed doors and broken architectural pediment cornice, 18th century. The upper part with origina...

Antique 19th century quality Victorian oak revolving bookcase having a shaped oak top with moulded edge supported by four attractive quality roped twist brass columns and four circul...

Large fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut canterbury having six turned solid walnut finials to the top, burr walnut frieze with bobbin turned columns, three book...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, Important and highly collectable pair of Regency circa 1810-1820 hand carved depicting flow...

Beautiful set of 2 antique walnut bookcases. With adjustable shelves. Stylish cabinets with beautiful patina. Suitable for multiple purposes. Interior made blue/grey Origin: England ...

An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice and shaped supports below, teardrop stain glass to the leaded doors with arched tops, and a pair of dr...

An attractive antique late 18th century, George III period bleached oak with ebony inlay two stage English country house bureau cupboard or bookcase. Circa 1790. Having a moulded cornice with inlay, above two fielded and inlaid panelled doors, opening to reveal a white painted interior with adjustable shelves inside, the inlaid bureau fall opening to reveal a lovely fitted interior with various drawers, compartments and leather surface, with a straight apron running along the top, with two short oak lined drawers and three long oak lined graduated drawers below, with brass plate handles, standing on splayed bracket feet. Great quality. A good piece of Georgian antique furniture. Complete with working locks and key. DIMENSIONS Height: 203cm (79.9in) Width: 112cm (44.1in) Depth: 51cm (20.1in) The antique oak bureau bookcase...

English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet has the original broken arch cornice that has carved egg and dart molding. The doors have cross ...

Liberty and Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs to the upper back and Tulip style cut-outs to the sides.

Beautiful craftsmanship mahogany bookcase / china cabinet in the Edwardian style with a flat top molded cornice above four cross-banded glazed doors. Each features a centered hand pa...

Fine William 1V Period Pollard Oak open bookcase Pollard oak slab top Frieze single drawer under Two Adjustable shelves with pollard oak fronts Pair Pilasters...

Sheraton revival satinwood cabinet, the carved moulded cornice above large central astragal glazed doors flanked by two further glazed panels. The central door opens to reveal uphols...

19th Century English Oak Bookcase by James Shoolbred A fabulous 19th century English astragal glazed oak bookcase by James Shoolbred. Having a dentil moulded cornice to the top with...

Waring & Gillows attributed a good quality Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with flaring cornice, ebony and fruitwood inlay to the top and the centre, with glazed and leaded doors...

For sale is a good quality antique flame mahogany bureau bookcase, the astregal glazed top, opening to adjustable shelves with a fall front below with a fully fitted interior. Having...

Great English craftsmanship two parts mahogany wood china cabinet / bookcase with interior glass shelves & exterior Greek key influence woo...

A delightful early 18th century solid walnut bureau bookcase having attractive double domed top with replacement mirror plates to panelled doors enclosing well fitted interior abov...

Fine 18th century Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with dentil moldings, plinth base and 24 pane top.

19th century inlaid oak architectural cabinet bookcase circa 1880. Unusual open bookcase on cabinet base.  Top decorated with architectural pediment, further carved edge which is ec...

This solid oak oval cutting board was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson in his signature Arts & Crafts style. The cutting board has a raised han...

This is an antique Arts & Crafts book stand. An English, mahogany magazine rack or Canterbury, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Of delightful form and attractive presen...

We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London This wonderful piece of English history has been on a journey of restoration, the frame has been washed back and French polished by a Victorian trained polisher, the leather upholstery is all new, it is Italian cattle hide, upholstered plain then hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed, it has a lovely rich reddish brown colour to it. This chair is larger than any other of its type you would have seen, it is an important and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same model made by Gillows currently viewed in the Victorian & Albert Museum, below is an extra from their listing. The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...

An Early 20th Century Handmade Mahogany Revolving Tabletop Bookcase With In-Lay Detailing To The Bookcase Top Well executed handmade made bookcase on rotating base. Extra dimensi...

Top class coromandel Art Deco bookcases, cabinets, nightstands or stands This early twentieth century and good size Austrian pair of Art Deco bookcases...

A gorgeous antique English Georgian or Chippendale style four-door triple bookcase cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture England, Circa 1900 Carved flame mahogany, with mullion...

An antique English late Victorian walnut open bookcase bookcase in the Regency style, very nice quality and unusual in that the top has a pierced brass three quarter-gallery and reed...

Outstanding Art Deco Walnut bureau bookcase having glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves above a fantastic bureau with a Walnut fall boasting pretty book paged walnut...

A superb set of antique library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1920’s period. The quality is fantastic, they are very useful for re...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Important, fully restored, bookcase back kidney desk attributed to Gillow’s of Lancaster. This is one of the finest desks I have ever owned, the design was originally made by Gillows of Lancaster, you can see the same desk selling for £100,000-£120,000 with other dealers. The piece has been on a journey restoration wise, the top was removed and sent to a desk leather specialist in Brighton, they fitted the finest quality, extra large single piece of cattle hide leather, it was then gold leaf embossed with an oversized geometric boarder and secondarily embossed with a rope twist boarder, the top and base were then taken to London where my third generation trained...

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later

We are excited to offer for sale this large Georgian-style mahogany breakfront bookcase Councill furniture. It has four glass doors with wood mullions framed with ribbon stripe m...

An unusually slender George III period mahogany bookcase / cabinet. Paned glass top section over a lower cabinet with a single shel...

Along with various other pieces, this wonderful and complete set of bookcases was reclaimed from the Library room at the Clothworkers' Hall, London. An impressive collection, the R...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, fully restored Boeckh Brothers LTD circa 1910-1920 metamorphic bakers shelf...

Small antique Regency quality figured mahogany secretaire bookcase having a quality carved mahogany cornice above a pair of unusual glazed moulded doors opening to reveal two adjusta...

Origin: England Designer: Robert Heritage Manufacturer: Fyn Layde Furniture Era: 1966 Materials: Tola Measurements: 36.25" wide x 16.75" deep x 72" tall, Desk: 34.5" wide x 15" deep ...

George IV early 19th century chiffonier made of fine rosewood featuring a double tiered back supported by delicate carved columns. The bottom p...

19th Century pine bookcase from England. The lines are simple for easy placement in any home or office. There is a stately crown molding around the top of the case, following down ...

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront with Inlay and Diamond form Sash Work

Stunning early 19th century Scottish painted breakfront library bookcase with carved decoration and diamond glazing. 1830. Internal top depth is 10" in the middle and 9" in the wing...

19th century figured walnut cross banded open bookcase, of Louis XV design. The breakfront top having a moulded edge, over a shaped and divided outline, having three banks of adjusta...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880, Pine and oak huge Library Bookcase based on th...

A fine English 19th century Gonzalo Alves breakfront open shelved bookcase / side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with a frieze drawer, the shelves flanked by cupboards a...

Satinwood revolving book table the rectangular top with a molded edge. Raised up on fluted support with revolving three-division bookshelf under t...