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Place of Origin: English
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
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 In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks.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...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, gilded Greek Key and floral décor, chicken wire doors, drawers and additional wooden doors. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this tall bookcase attracts immediately our attention with its tall proportions and stunning black and gold colors. Made of two parts, this breakfront bookcase is adorned with a molded cornice with carved dentil molding and a gilded Greek Key frieze, sitting above four doors presenting chicken wire. These doors open to a light painted interior with convenient shelves. The lower section, decorated with an exquisite Chinoiserie décor, is made of three drawers followed by four doors with red lacquered interior. Peaceful and traditional scenes present Chinese figures in landscapes and architectures, engaged in their daily occupations: crossing a narrow bridge, horse riding, net fishing, one can imagine the serenity of such a life. The sides are also adorned with lovely foliage and the back is plain. With its breakfront lines and skillfully executed décor, this English Chinoiserie bookcase...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Early 20th C English Mahogany Stacking Glass Front Bookcase
By Minty of Oxford
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this mahogany stacking bookcase made by Minty of Oxford dates from the 1920s. Glass front compartments are designed to look like a row of three large sections on th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Pair Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcases 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful pair of Vintage flame mahogany Georgian Revival library breakfront bookcases, dating from the mid 20th Century.
The tops features moulded cornices with dental and arcad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Jacobean Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet Leaded Glass Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Jacobean Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Triple Leaded Glass Doors and Barley Twist Legs~~c. 1920s
PERFECT for yo...
Category
1920s Jacobean Vintage English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Vintage Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage flame mahogany Georgian Revival library breakfront bookcase,dating from the mid 20th Century
The top features a moulded cornice with a dental and arcaded frieze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bookcase/Cabinet. Cabinet is a classic elegant piece featuring glass doors on upper portion, and two solid wood doors on lower cabinet. Glass displ...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th C English Mahogany Stacking Glass Front Bookcase
By Minty of Oxford
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this mahogany stacking bookcase made by Minty of Oxford dates from the 1920s. Glass front compartments are designed to look like a row of three large sections on th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian Oak revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped top with a moulded edge supported by mahogany reeded splats. It boasts eight open book shelves s...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany breakfront bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the architectural pediment having egg and dart with dentil molding over similarly treated friez...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chippendale Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian Sheraton Revival top quality flame mahogany and marquetry inlaid bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany and attributed to the reno...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy
Located in Leicester, GB
A fabulous English freestanding bookcase in Teak. This petite mid-century bookcase has a beautiful curved shape - a lovely simple design. The three shelves are a perfect size for boo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern English Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique English Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase W/ Stained Leaded Glass Doors
By Stickley Brothers, Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Late Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
By Eddershaws Furniture
England, Circa 1920s
Carved oak, wit...
Category
1920s Mission Vintage English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Victorian Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian superb quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck moulded pediment above a superb quality figured mahogany cornice above four astral glazed doors...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Other
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Round Revolving Bookcase with leather top is a striking piece of furniture combining elegance with practicalit...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Two-Door Library Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency library bookcase the projecting cornice above two large glazed doors enclosing 5 adjustable shelves to each side the base section fitted with panelled cupboard doors opening ...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the ...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century large Regency mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with brass grilles of intricate form, opening to reveal four adjustable shelves, ...
Category
1820s Regency Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Sheraton Marquetry Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Butler's Secretary
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Georgian Sheraton period inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase/butler's secretary, circa 1810.
This bureau bookcase is of the very highest quality and is of diminutive ...
Category
1810s Sheraton Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique William IV mahogany bookcase having a shaped cornice to the upper section over a pair of mahogany doors with brass grilles opening to reveal an interior with three ad...
Category
19th Century William IV Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Other
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
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...
Category
Early 1800s George III Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Other
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Astral Glazed Carved Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
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...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Other
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Small Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Four Elegant Astragal Glazed Doors To Top Enclosing Adjustable Shelves, ...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Five-Shelf Spindletop Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
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...
Category
18th Century George III Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut four door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich figured walnut, circa 1860 in date.
This grand bookcase features rounded corners and an uppe...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut & Featherbanded Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Queen Anne fantastic quality burr walnut and featherbanded bureau bookcase having a shaped moulded top with three original turned finals above a pair of burr walnut bevelled ...
Category
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality three door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich satinwood by the renowned cabinet makers and retailers Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date.
This magnificent bookcase is surmounted with a beautiful swan neck cornice and is mastefully inlaid with scrolling garlands, ribbons, fans and urns. The three astragal glazed doors revealing adjustable shelves, the frieze with three oak lined frieze frieze drawers with hand cut dovetails.
Raised on six square tapering legs that terminate in spade feet there is no mistaking its superb quality and very grand design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to display it.
Complete with working locks and key.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 225 x Width 149 x Depth 36
Dimensions in inches:
Height 7 foot, 5 inches x Width 4 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches
Edwards & Roberts
The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...
Category
1880s Sheraton Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
English 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Glass Doors and Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
19th Century Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
English 1870s Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase with Soft Yellow Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted Chinoiserie waterfall bookcase from the late 19th century. Attracting our eyes with its soft yellow painted color adorne...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Small Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Four Elegant Astragal Glazed Doors To Top Enclosing Adjustable Shelves, ...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
c. 1900 English Edwardian Period Revolving Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 Edwardian period revolving bookcase, English. Attractive mahogany. The top nicely cross-banded top & with repetitive moldings. Molded vertical slats.
18 3/8" x 18.5" x 34....
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Victorian Breakfront Open Bookcase in Four-Parts, Mahogany, c. 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Large victorian breakfront open bookcase in four-parts, mahogany, c. 1860
The bookcase can be restored on request.
Lit.: R. W. Symonds and B. B. Whineray, Victorian Furniture, Londo...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Design Robert Adams Revolving Drum Bookcase With Floral Motiffs
By Robert Adams 1
Located in Reading, Berkshire
In The Manner of Robert Adam, A Revolving Drum Bookcase, 20th Century, the crossbanded top and side panels painted with floral and foliate festoons and musical instruments.
Very hea...
Category
20th Century Adam Style English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Unusual Size Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany unusual size revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany square shaped top with a moulded edge above eight compartments for books supported by mah...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian English Bookcases
Materials
Other
Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany c.1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900.
It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...
Category
1840s William IV Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
English Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English painted and glazed pine bookcase. 1830.
Code: 8832
Dimensions:
W: 47" (119.4 cm)
H: 92" (233.7 cm)
D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Category
19th Century William IV Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Classical English Regency Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Regency inlaid mahogany secretary Upper hinged glass bookcase with three interior shelves, fall front desk and resting on a carved original bracket feet or butler desk. Great...
Category
1820s Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped revolving top with a moulded edge above four carved fretwork supports and four stora...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Other
19th Century English Painted Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century English painted bookcase or display cabinet.
Ebonised with sliding glazed doors on the top and solid sliding doors to the base.
With brass detailing and original glass.
Category
19th Century Country Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Canterbury Stand or Étagère
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A chic circa 1875 English Aesthetic Movement period ebonized and parcel gilt étagère of three tier form, the top shelf with brass 'baluster' gallery above fluted colonette supported ...
Category
1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
George III Style Breakfront Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine quality Georgian style breakfront bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the swan neck pediment with pierced foliat...
Category
1920s George III Vintage English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the ...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
English 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Swan Neck Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Swan Neck Pediment and Ogee Feet
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Julian Chichester Natural Vellum University Bookshelf
By Julian Chichester
Located in Basildon, London
Julian Chichester founded his furniture design company in 1995, inspired by the classic shapes from the 19th and 20th centuries and adding his own unique twist through contemporary f...
Category
2010s English Bookcases
Materials
Animal Skin
Edwardian English Biscuit Display Case / Display Cabinet Macfarlane Lang & Co
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Valladolid, ES
A unique and singular piece of furniture is a biscuit display cabinet from the early 20th century, made of wood and glass. This special shelf was designed to hold cans or packages at...
Category
1920s Edwardian Vintage English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century Solid Walnut English Bureau Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
E W Godwin, Collinson & Lock, an Anglo Japanese Mahogany and Satinwood Cabinet
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin. Made by Collinson & Lock.
A fine quality Anglo Japanese mahogany and astragal glazed cabinet with satinwood line inlay.
...
Category
1870s Anglo-Japanese Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of English Étagères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's English etageres shelves with brass details.
Measurements:
Height: 37"
Width: 34"
Depth: 12.5"
Category
1950s Vintage English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE
England, circa 1780 formerly with Ginsburg & Levy
Item # 401HYF25Q
A rich and vibrant secretary desk from the late yea...
Category
18th Century George III Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular cornice over a pair of mullioned doors enclosing shelves. The lower section with a pair of drawers over a pair of doors and ending on bracket feet. With overall in...
Category
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very small 18th century English painted pine breakfront bookcase. 1790.
Code: 8847
Dimensions:
W: 58.5" (148.6 cm)
H: 79" (200.7 cm)
D: 17" (43.2 cm)
Category
18th Century George III Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Monumental Carved Pine English Country Paint Decorated Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very very unique and rare custom-made English piece. The piece is made of antique elements with all of the charm that antiques have and re-designed to act as an enormous bo...
Category
Early 1900s Georgian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, gilded Greek Key and floral décor, chicken wire doors, drawers and additional wooden doors. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this tall bookcase attracts immediately our attention with its tall proportions and stunning black and gold colors. Made of two parts, this breakfront bookcase is adorned with a molded cornice with carved dentil molding and a gilded Greek Key frieze, sitting above four doors presenting chicken wire. These doors open to a light painted interior with convenient shelves. The lower section, decorated with an exquisite Chinoiserie décor, is made of three drawers followed by four doors with red lacquered interior. Peaceful and traditional scenes present Chinese figures in landscapes and architectures, engaged in their daily occupations: crossing a narrow bridge, horse riding, net fishing, one can imagine the serenity of such a life. The sides are also adorned with lovely foliage and the back is plain. With its breakfront lines and skillfully executed décor, this English Chinoiserie bookcase...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Art Deco Burr Walnut Curved Bookcase
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco open bookcase. Burr walnut veneered with a curved edge and ebonised base. Veneered to back.
Dimensions: H 72.5cm W 105cm D 35cm Aperture of shelves from Bottom H 26.5cm...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful antique early 19th century Victorian bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1850.
This bookcase featu...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, English Circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period mahogany breakfront, bookcase or cabinet with original glass door fronts over paneled doors on the bottom section and adjustable shelves. Has two keys with functional...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm
Located in Suffolk, GB
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...
Category
19th Century George III Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Other
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase with replaced keys/locks
Measures: W219 x D50 x H215 cm
Base W216 x D50 x H81 cm
Top W219 x D43 x H134 cm.
Category
1940s Vintage English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Small English Bamboo Bookcase w/ Painted Wood Shelves & Brass Finials
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a nice decorative and functional small bookcase with a bamboo frame, white painted wooden shelves and brass finials on all four corners. The bookcase is very simple in style wit...
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid walnut by Jonathan Field.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Low curved bookcase in English walnut with panelled back, can be used centrally in a room or placed against a wall.
Each end of the bookcase is made fr...
Category
2010s Modern English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Chrome Bookcase with Smoked Glass Shelves
Located in Hudson, NY
The vintage chrome bookcase, shown here, is certain to add beauty and purpose to any room. While the polished chrome finish does show some minor signs of age, the original smoked gl...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern English Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-18th Century George III Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century George III slant front bureau bookcase, English. A fine mahogany example. Octagonal glazed bookcase doors enclosing adjustable shelves....
Category
Mid-18th Century George III Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
The best English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The upper arched top portion with a molded and domed cornice inset with mirrored glass a...
Category
Early 18th Century George I Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Late 19thC Mahogany and Satinwood Crossbanded Serpentine Fronted Bookcase
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Mahogany and Satinwood Crossbanded Serpentine Fronted Bookcase, fitted with a drawer and two serpentine flame veneered cupboard doors on splayed feet - 49.5"w x 16"d x 45"h
Category
1890s Sheraton Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830.
Code: 8693
Dimensions:
W: 81.5...
Category
19th Century William IV Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Pine
19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on love...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Architectural Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century English architectural painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1860.
Upper shelf depth: 8-inches (20cm)
Lower shelf depth: 10 3/4 - inches (27cm)
Intern...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY DIMINUTIVE SECRETARY WITH BOOKCASE
England, circa 1780
Item # 307PZN13W
A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with a cove-molded cornice over a pair of glazed doors with eight panels each, these divided with original astragal moldings, opening to reveal an adjustable three-shelf space bookcase. The doors are beautifully embellished with fluted pilasters boasting Ionic capitals that are exquisitely detailed with rich undercutting.
The lower case features a brushing slide situated over five rows of graduated drawers, the second from the top cleverly fitted with a green baize writing surface that pushes back to reveal storage space beneath while the faceted glass inkwell bottles (one missing the lid) and double trough pen tray are situated along the right side.
The timbers selected for the case are above reproach and present with a ruby hue throughout that is incredibly appealing, this finished under a glowing silky French polish to the mahogany veneers throughout. The drawers are hung with period Georgian brasses...
Category
18th Century George III Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Book/Display Case
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany book/display case has the original lock and key and retains the original thirteen wavy glass panes in both doors. The interior has two adjustable shelves with molded fronts. The base has cabriole Queen Anne legs that terminate in slipper feet. The cornice has blind fretwork carving and dentil work...
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Glass Doors and Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
19th Century Antique English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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