English Bookcases

19th C English painted oak breakfront low bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1880. Reference: 7966 Dimensions 62 inches (157 cms) Wide 12 inches (30 cms) Deep 45 inches (114 cms) High

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...

For sale is a very good quality burr walnut dome top bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase has three finials with two glazed doors below. The doors open to reveal a superbly fitte...

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 This is one of the finest desks I have ever owned, the design was originally made by Gillows of Lancaster, you can see the same desk selling for £100,000-£120,000 with other dealers.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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of original Regency circa 1810-1820 mahogany open library bookcases with Italian marble tops surmounted with brass gallery rail...

Morris & Co. A fine mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase designed by George Jack of exceptional quality typical to all Morris & Co furniture. With upper and lower central glazed secti...

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. ...

With double arch top over a pair of mirror doors opening to an elaborately fitted interior, the base with two candle slides and hinged slant lid writing ...

19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819 . Rare early 19th century Regency graduated lawyer’s bookcase cabinet . Tapered scale 13" depth to 17" at the base, which gives it a lot of charm and takes away the heavy look of some other bookcases. All the original hardware still intact in lions head knobs with a ring This antique library bookcase has the original glass with one cracked that we never replace . Each shelf opens upward. 4 Regular size and the shelf on top of the Two lower drawers is for larger items to be exhibited and stored away. Perfect for a library, lawyers office...

Antique English walnut glass-front secretary bookcase, circa 1880-1890.

Mahogany and mahogany veneer window opening with two doors with three glass panels and brass hoops, the uprights with half columns. England, 20th century. Measures: High 178 cm...

Quality antique mahogany astragal glazed breakfront bookcase with dentil cornice, swan neck pediment and beautifully carved centre finial. The breakfront front bookcase top with four...

A very fine and large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase and secretaire. The upper part has four compartments, the doors of ...

Sn4543 A large Regency bookcase in mahogany, having architectural pediment above string inlaid flamed mahogany frieze and a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing 8 height adjustable shelves and fitted with original working lock and a key, all flanked by fluted columns, the projecting base having 2...

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

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase. Having two glazed doors in the top, both opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this is the bureau section, with ...

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...

A fine & rare antique George III Sheraton inlaid mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1795. A diminutive bureau bookcase In two parts, the top having a stepped cornice with twin doors below, the doors having very unusual astragal decoration of neo-classical urns with swags & surmounted with 'Prince of Wales' fleur des lys finials, the doors enclosing three shelves and three short inlaid drawers. The base having an inlaid fall front & oval floral paterae enclosing a fitted interior with six pigeon holes four drawers and a central locking door with shell inlay, the writing surface having a red 'bull's blood' tooled & gilded leather. Below are three inlaid drawers with the original brass handles, the base having a single 'secret' drawer and the bookcase is raised on tall 'French' bracket feet. This rare and unusual Georgian bookcase secretary...

A handsome late 19th century Gillows bookcase. Crafted from fine quality mahogony with glazed panels in the gothic style. The bottom cabinet doors are skilfully moulded with arched f...

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...

Antique 18th century rosewood bureau bookcase having a magnificent top section with a shaped moulded swan neck pediment, two shaped doors both with original mirrors which open to rev...

A 19th century Victorian mahogany three door bookcase. The glazed top has a pair of doors that open to four adjustable shelves, (only three are ...

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

19th Century Mahogany Glazed Bookcase with two glazed panelled doors, four adjustable shelves with brass fittings. Below has two cupboard door...

Elegant Globe Wernicke London mahogany bookcase from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England which has 3 elements with the upper element composed of a small ca...

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...

An English nicely-carved and tall wooden display and closed storage cabinet. This vintage cabinet from England is nicely sized, standing approxi...

Superior quality pair of antique Edwardian rosewood open bookcases having magnificent quality rosewood tops with rounded corners, adjustable shelves, reeded gilded ebonised columns s...

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

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning highly collectable hand painted duck egg blue Victorian pine pot cupboard or bookcase A very charming and highly collectable piece...

English Regency mahogany bookcase with a carved molded edge cornice, flanking hinged brass screened doors revealing six interior adjustable shelves, five graduated drawers with perio...

Antique Victorian carved oak open bookcase having a rectangular oak top with a delightful carved frieze, paneled oak sides, quality oak supports expertly carved with lion heads, frui...

English mahogany breakfront with carved dental molding cornice, four upper case glass doors with arched serpentine mullions, adjustable interior shelving, flanking lower case oval in...

Stunning original painted 18th century Georgian bookcase. 1780. Code: 8619 Dimensions: W: 63.5" (161.3 cm) H: 102" (259.1 cm) D: 17" (43.2 cm)

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...

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...

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany cylinder bookcase having a moulded shaped cornice, figured mahogany frieze above a pair of quality mahogany astral...

This pair of large stacking oak barrister's bookcases were made by the Globe-Wernicke Company of England in approximately 1920. These bookcases each have...

An elegant spiral library staircase, a functional and decorative piece ideal for interiors with character. Made of solid wood, this staircase stands out for its fan-shaped steps cove...

We are delighted to offer this very well made English oak circa 1880-1900 revolving bookcase table with newspaper shelf A good looking and well mad...

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...

early 20th century Arts Nouveau square revolving bookcase, inlaid with stylised tulip motifs - Probably Liberty & Co. - 18" x18" x 28"h

A late Regency Gonçalo Alves two-door side cabinet firmly attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with two glazed doors retaining the original brass trelliswork centred on rosette...

For sale is a top quality one of a kind Victorian Mahogany Gothic revival Puginistic breakfront bookcase, the fluted moulded edge cornice over a shaped and hinged apron and four ecclesiastical lattice columns, a moulded frieze above four arched and glazed doors, above a plinth base. The bookcase breaks down into 8 parts for ease of transport and remains in very good, untouched condition. Augustus Pugin was an English architect, designer, artist and critic with French and Swiss origins. He is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. His work culminated in designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London, and its renowned clock tower, the Elizabeth Tower...

A George III mahogany display bookcase, of tall rectangular form with astragal glazing and an unusual arrangement of shelves and drawers, the lower se...

Sn5517 Victorian, mahogany open bookcase of round shoulder design, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge above three height adjustable shelves, all standing on shaped plinth ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very rare original William Baker & Co Ltd “The Oxford” legal Library stacking bookcases This are pretty much the finest pair o...

a late 18th century George III freestanding mahogany pedestal waterfall bookcase, unusual form, with small drop leaves, the case consists of three (3) graduating storage compartments...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original Georgian Mahogany library steps with Brown leather tops Please note t...

In the style of A W N Pugin probably made by Gillows. A large cavernous good quality Gothic Revival oak and burr oak bookcase. The upper section with subtle carved floral details and...

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...

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak revolving bookcase with stylized floral cut-out decoration to the upper section and sweeping aprons below on four square tapering legs united b...

Outstanding quality antique George II figured mahogany bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany top with unusual shaped panelled doors opening to reveal a fitte...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bookcase cabinet having a quality moulded cornice above a pair of prett...

An important Cotswold School walnut breakfront glazed bookcase/cabinet designed by Edward Barnsley, and made by Charles Bray, dated 1932. Provenance Mrs D.E. Neale, commissioned in...

A fine and unusual Colonial glazed book case, reeded architectural column supports with neoclassical capitals, tapered and turned reeded legs terminat...

1800s English Victorian book stand, oak bookshelves on a reticulated, incised iron base and castors.  

Rare and elegant shelf or bookcase Chippendale chinoiserie ,Hollywood Regency shelves features pagoda form, 1950s Has 4 shelves in the lower parade and 3 in the narrower upper o...