European Bookcases

Mogens Koch four wall-mounted bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘rud. Rasmussens/snedkerier/kobenhavn/denmark.

We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Oak Open Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves And a Brown Leather Top. This bookcase is part of a suite, we have two matching filing cab...

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...

Highboard or bookcase, walnut, Italy, 1980s Exceptional bookcase made in Italy that perfectly balances architectural elegance with a natural approach. The design is defined by a gra...

This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved...

Antique William and Mary outstanding quality burr walnut inlaid marquetry double dome bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality double dome shaped top with a moulded cornice abov...

The Babel Bookshelf makes a striking statement with its hollow core shelves in a brushed gloss finish and a brass structure with burnished brass finish. Offering ample space for your...

Beautiful antique Walnut Globe Wernicke bookcase. In perfect condition. Consisting of 8 stackable parts. Origin: England Period: Ca.1900 Wood type: Walnut Size: 173cm x 26cm x h.142cm

A monumental towering wooden column bookcase, thought to have been designed for offices of importance in 19th century England. Interchangeable slats allow for the heights of the she...

Mogens Koch library in pine. Three cabinets and six bookcases. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design darkwood bookcase designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Hundevad Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, variable ...

Giuseppe Rivadossi, bookcase, oak, glass, Italy, 1975. An exceptional library by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmanship in woo...

The Eos Shelf, designed by Giuseppe Bavuso, is an innovative wall shelving system. With a thickness of only 8 mm, the Eos design combines a lacquered glass top with a lacquered alumi...

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 ...

Elegant 19th century English walnut open bookcase Beautiful quality bookcase with a walnut with beautiful flames. It is rare to find them in walnut. Well proportioned and simple lin...

French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany bookcase cabinet with bronze trim and 2 glass doors.

A stunning example of Scandinavian modernism, this ‘Välipala’ bookcase, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen in the 1950s, embodies both functionality and sculptural beau...

Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast F...

Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. This bookcase is in very good vintage cond...

This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with shelves and containers, joined together by a central chest of drawers and shelves. Remai...

A French flame mahogany cupboard featuring two open panel doors above a drawer and two panel doors. Circa 1880.

Antique pharmacy in walnut with drawers, raised a day, Swiss origin, second half of the 19th century, composed of a corner unit and a small piece of furniture. Pharmacy in perfect c...

Beautiful walnut open bookcase in good condition. Beautiful subtle inlay. Impressive bookcase. Cabinet has adjustable shelves. Cabinet consists of 5 parts, foot, 3 cabinet parts and ...

A French tall display and storage cabinet from the mid 20th century. This vintage cabinet from France, which stands approximately 7.5 ft tall, has been designed with a Neoclassical influence, which is apparent in the nice dentil molding found beneath the upper cornace, fluted trimmings, and lower case door fronts being adorned in a carved ribbon/swag and foliage motif. This display cabinet with storage, or buffet à deux-corps (which is the name for a French buffet consisting of an upper and lower case, "deux" referencing the two parts) has a pair of 8 glass paneled top doors, with adjustable display shelving inside, resting atop a lowercase which houses two wood faced paneled doors. The cabinet is presented upon petite fluted carved feet, and breaks down into two pieces, allowing for easier transport and installation. The scraped and bleached finish is accented with a light trim. This French mid...

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.

A fabulous quality Edwardian mahogany two door display case or bookcase, with gorgeous patination, marquetry detail and fine line inlay throughout. The broken swan neck pediment raised over moulded cornice with a lovely centred marquetry round fan motif detail, above twin astragal glazed panel doors with decorative brass escutcheon and key, opening to lined, shelved interior. Raised over a moulded, crossbanded table top above frieze with two cross banded drawers with brass swan neck handles, supported on elegant square tapering leg conjoined with concave undertier, terminating on spade foot...

A very well crafted teak wood bookcase with two smoked glass sliding doors and two adjustable shelves and having a fully finished back could be used as a room divider in a loft or la...

Distinctively asserting its modernity, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna has adopted its archetypes, bent-wood and woven cane, to design NYNY, a piece of furniture with a strong emotional dimen...

Early 20th Century George III Style Mahogany Open Bookcase. Bookcase features simple but sophisticated design and quality craftsmanship. It has two wide open shelves and one large bo...

Mogens Koch cabinets in oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.

Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...

Pair of French Regence-style cream painted and gilt trimmed bookcase cabinets with 2 glass front doors with gilt pilaster column sides above 2 lower doo...

This wall-mounted bookcase seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal. The inlaid back and shelves, meticulously crafted from various mahogany species, create a tapestry o...

We are so excited to present to you this vintage mahogany dwarf bookcase. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean all over, hand waxed and hand polish. Please ...

The perfect match to the Tristano Black Column Shelving Unit for a cohesive look, this stunning shelving unit will effortlessly adorn a minimalist or contemporary interior. Supported...

Antique solid walnut wardrobe that can also be used as a bookcase, completely disassembled. Furniture restored and waxed. Missing any int...

Early 19th C Scottish library bookcase. 1840. Dimensions 93 inches (236 cms) wide 17.5 inches (44 cms) deep 98 inches (249 cms) high.

Mogens Koch bookcases in Mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.

19th century French Louis XV walnut display Armoire ~ Bookcase is a majestic example of fine craftsmanship, executed in what experts consider the finest indigenous wood ever availabl...

An impressive and monumental shelving unit in black carrara marble with asymmetrical raw edges and clear tempered glass. This piece has been made i...

This simple yet elegant 19th-century travail populaire bookcase showcases the understated beauty of rustic craftsmanship. Made from solid wood, this open design features six spacious...

Mogens Koch a pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.

Bookcase with cabinet Furniture produced in the 1960s. Very good condition. Made of teak wood.  

Ancient library bookcase with open shelves, ancient because it was built from an ancient sixteenth-century portal, richly sculpted and painted (original) like the marbles used in Tus...

A beautiful French showcase from the Louis Philippe period of the 1850s. This piece displays an outstanding executive quality due to the masterful ...

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...

Stunning baroque Swedish painted bureau bookcase circa 1780. Comprising of 2 parts.  Top section with a beautiful deep scrolling cornice, below...

Mid-Century Modern sliding glass doors 4 bays stacking or hanging bookcase. Made in Yugoslavia.

“Why should bookcases always be straight, long, vertical, right-angle planes to keep nothing but books perfectly straight and composed? [...] And don’t we like to keep a few small ob...

An amazing late 1970s early 1980s Italian display unit etagere in brass plated faux bamboo and the most beautiful aqua green glass! All glass shelves are original with its characteristic vintage edge glass finish in a unique and large arched shape, reminiscent of ancient arch architecture...

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...

A Mid-Century Modern book case by English manufacturer Avalon with 2 sliding doors, one wood and the other glass. Features are as follows: - Teak frame - 1 glass and 1 teak sliding ...

Milonga is a bookcase with long legs, set with a delicate cadence between spaces. Either as a partition between rooms or, more traditionally, against a wall, this is an indispensable piece for organizing your home library. As well as being technical, Milonga is bold and distinctive, and plays on the colours of the tubes and the layout of the shelves. Indeed, it is the sequence of the shelves that gives the bookcase its sense of movement, echoing the rhythm of the lines printed in the exercise books of our childhood. Additional Information: Material: Iron, oak Structure Finishing • Lacquered Antracite • Lacquered Bianco • Lacquered Bisanzio • Lacquered Bloody Mary • Lacquered Burro • Lacquered Creta • Lacquered Grigio Seta • Lacquered Mattone • Lacquered Nero • Lacquered Nuvola • Lacquered Pino • Lacquered Pompei • Lacquered Zucca Shelves Finishing • Lacquered 13 colours • Black Ash • Canaletto Walnut • Flamed Oak...

Azucena Ignazio Gardella bookcase LB2 brass mahogany, the shelves have been restored only wax.

Stunning brass accordion movement bookcase with cut glass shelves. Simple and linear design for Sandro Petti. The bookcase is composed of a simple and linear brass structure, which ...

Originally designed in 1963 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Modello 823 bookshelf was manufactured by Bernini. After going out of production Poltrona Frau re-issued the design in 2022 un...

Danish modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen solid teak bookcases for Søborg, Circa 1960s. This set is modular in that the tops can be removed and used separately, offering flex...

produced by Gordon Russell in the 1970’s, as to be expected with any of his furniture it is great quality the sideboard has been restored where necessary and fully polished and is in...