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Place of Origin: European
Antique Venetian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Italian bureau bookcase, made in Venice and circa 1750 in date.
It has been made from the finest burr walnut with walnut crossbanding and satinwood lin...
Category
18th Century Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franc...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Parentesi Tall Bookcase
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
A double-sided design of unmistakable modern flair, this bookcase boasts a unique design that effortlessly synthesizes playfulness and elegance. Interposed between rounded-cornered C...
Category
2010s European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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 European Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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 European Bookcases
Materials
Other
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden shelve.
Made in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Fra...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Three-Post Freestanding Bookcase - Shelves and Storage - Italy - 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
This three-post bookcase consists of 2 cabinets and six shelves, as well as a storage element which, can be added or removed, making the addition lighter.
The bookcase does not need...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French 20th Century Painted Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Charming antique French 20th century painted & patinated bookcase incorporating earlier, 19th century Directoire style elements for a unique and historic look under the weathered whi...
Category
20th Century Other European Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mahogany library bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany library bookcase the moulded cornice above three bays of adjustable shelves. The base section having three panelled doors opening to reveal futher sheliving with unusu...
Category
19th Century Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Philippe Starck Black Enameled Metal "John Ild" Bookshelf, 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enameled metal, single "John Ild" bookshelf by French design legend Philippe Starck for Italian manufacturer Disform, 1977. The shelf consists of five ascending black lacquered...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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 European Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £450 in a custom made crate
A beautiful long slim gla...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Swing Bookcase by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
An extraordinary game of lines and perspectives, this bookcase designed by Libero Rutilo merges timeless architectural value with contemporary design. It...
Category
2010s European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Slim Irony Sideboard by Maurizio Peregalli
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
Marked by a minimalist design, this sideboard by Maurizio Peregalli is distinguished by timeless elegance and a versatile character. Outlined by clean geometric shapes, it is entirel...
Category
2010s European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a quality mahogany astral glazed breakfront top with four doors opening to reveal 9 adjustable shelves above a quality m...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Other
French Directoire Style Library Cabinet in solid Cherry wood, Handcrafted
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3 doors bookcase is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century.
This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
Category
2010s Directoire European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Lacquer, Oak, Cherry, Wood
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl wood pattern dec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Swedish Art Deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco period inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby intarsia circa 1930.
Fine quality low open bookcase by Mjölby intarsia of sweden showing the eastern fairytale of one thous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Elm, Walnut, Pine
20th Century, Italia Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of 2 bays with height-adjustable shelves.
Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s.
The bookcase is realized in lacquered metal structure with brass bases an...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine with Bronze Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 63 inches in height, this small scale mid-nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Both doors have their original blown glass, evidenced by waves and an occasional bubble, and are finished with bronze borders and key surrounds. This circa 1860 vitrine is fitted with its two adjustable interior shelves. The cabinet rests on classic finial feet...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
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 European Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Ico Parisi
Located in taranto, IT
Large Swedish sky / earth bookcase, original from the 1960s, made of teak with three compartments on four metal uprights, floor and ceiling fixing with brass elements, shelves and do...
Category
1960s Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Small Petite Danish Midcentury Bookcase in Walnut
By Børge Mogensen, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nice proportions in the walnut bookcase on tapered legs with original finish and nice patina. Has sliding glass doors that can be removed. Inside height 21". Single shelf is adjustab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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 European Bookcases
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Stunning & Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Bookcase / Television Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and excellent condition two-piece Gothic bookcase.
We are always on the lookout for top quality carved and handcrafted Gothic Revival antiques and to have fo...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival European Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80, 9 casiers. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état général.
Ref 250 204
Hauteur : 76 cm
Larg...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe vitrine was crafted in France during the 19th century from finley bookmatched mahogany. A brass border encompasses the large single pane of glass and faux panel b...
Category
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
1958, Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful and elegant teak bookcase cabinet, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden, 1958.
The body is made of teak with black lacquered sides. The lower part of the cabi...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Late 17th Century Antique Walnut Large Bookcase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this majestic antique bookcase dating back to the Baroque period of the late 17th century. The bookcase is made of walnut wood and consists of three modules. It is an open...
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in taranto, IT
Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...
Category
1960s Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Two-Door Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau two-door bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with original glass in the two doors.
Lock and key are in good working order....
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Gianfranco Frattini, Bookcase, Rosewood, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in High Point, NC
A modular rosewood bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 81.5” H x 49.5” W x 14” D
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Light Taupe Morning Glory Bookcase
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Morning Glory bookcase, a classic piece inspired by traditional Italian architecture. With its stylish design and customizable options, this bookcase is an ideal addi...
Category
2010s European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Collector's Bookshelf with glass and wooden doors in French oak, France
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
SIENNA Collection
This bookcase is part of the contemporary collection SIENNA designed by Christophe Lecomte in Vendée. SIENNA is characterized by taut lines slightly softened by curved handles or drawers.
The oak, a noble species from the French forests is, with SIENNA, highlighted with finishes using a trendy, slightly bleached natural color in contrast with matte black or a chestnut color in harmony with a more "charm" interior.
For a practical and maximum access to the storage niche, the opening of the upper glass flap door is from down to up and the opening of the lower glass flap door is from up to down with a cable opening system.
1 adjustable wooden shelf is avaialble and adjustable between the 2 wooden swing...
Category
2010s Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass, Wood
Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 606 universal shelving system was designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe in Germany in 1960.
Rams created the 606 at the age of 28, going on to become one of the foremost industrial...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine quality stylish piece of mid century scandinavian furniture design.
Central lockable cupboard containing a single shelf, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Elm
French Louis-Philippe Style Handcrafted Glass Bookcase in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is made with 2 parts is made of French cherrywood and also available in oak.
- The Upper part has 3 glass doors and 3 removable shelves on wooden racks.
- The Lower ...
Category
2010s Louis Philippe European Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Pair, 19th Century French Oak Bookcases Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Round Top, TX
It is difficult to find a pair of bookcases, and the detailed carving found in these oak display cabinets is exceptional making this pair a special find.
Notice the elaborate carving...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Rare Bookshelf Wall Unit by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg for Vamo Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Ranst, VAN
This rarely available bookcase, a true masterpiece, was designed by Arne Vodder and Anton Borg for Vamo Møbelfabrik in the 1950s
It includes five cabinet elements, four bookshelves ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Bespoke Bauhaus Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Stained Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase made Nickel plated tubular steel, veneered blockboard and sliding glass panels. Customizable, production time c. 8 weeks.
Category
2010s Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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 European Bookcases
Materials
Other
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi.
Marked Poggi Pavia.
An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Libreria Modulare in Legno Laccato - Carlo De Carli per Fiarm - Italia - Anni 70
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
La libreria in foto, attribuita a Carlo De Carli, prodotta da Fiarm negli anni '70 del XX secolo, è composta da due corpi distinti ma offre la possibilità di unirli in un unico eleme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age European Bookcases
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date.
It has been made from the finest burr walnut w...
Category
1780s Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This fantastic piece feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
This is a version of the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful walnut veneered shelves. Designed in 1...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Country French Pine Library Bookcases Beveled Glass Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of matching country French bibliotheque library bookcases or display cabinets featuring beveled glass windows and doors. Constructed from mostly pine with a whitewash pa...
Category
20th Century Country European Bookcases
Materials
Iron
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 European Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th century Swedish bookcase cabinet by Sandberg & Co
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century Swedish bookcase cabinet by Sandberg & co circa 1910.
Good quality 1 piece bookcase cabinet by swedish furniture makers sandberg of linköping.
Stepped top surfac...
Category
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Birch
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 European 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 European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Substantial Post-War Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase Shop Fitting
By Phoenix
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
An enormous bank of ‘Unix’ stacking glazed library bookcases, comprising of an impressive 26 sections and 114 boxes to fill!
Retailed by the Phoenix Gallery of St. Martins Lane, Char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique & Sturdy Solid Teak Wood Late Victorian Era Library Stairs / Steps 1890s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and top quality crafted, solid teak, library steps with dovetail joints.
In all our years of buying and selling rare antiques we have never had the priviledge of finding antique English...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
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