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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Georgian Original Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful, well-proportioned Georgian display cabinet / bookcase. This piece has been washed back to its original painted finish. 1790.
Shelf depth in top section is 9 inches.
Code...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Pine
18th Century English Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century English pine breakfront library bookcase with a wonderful mellow pine colour. 1790.
Code: 8586
Dimensions:
W: 90" (228.6 cm)
H: 99.5" (252.7 cm)
D: 17" (43.2 cm)
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Early 18th Century George I Two-Door Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 18th Century George I two-door mahogany bookcase with a triumphal-arched and Ionic wave-scrolled temple pediment featuring dentilled and acanthus leaf detailing as well as a ca...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
French Louis XV 18th Century Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet with Glass Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French Louis XV period walnut vitrine display cabinet from the 18th century, with single glass door and richly carved floral-themed motifs. Created in France during the 18th...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a stunning example of the rural artisans mastery of cabinetmaking! Crafted from dense, old-growth o...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large English George III Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An English George III mahogany bookcase of large proportions. The Greek key and ogee pediment above geometric astral glazed doors (note there are five historic cracks) enclosing adju...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique American Hepplewhite Breakfront Secretary - Baltimore Maryland
Category
American Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Step Back 2 Door Book Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
Classic Georgian step back 2 door book cabinet. It has two drawers underneath with fleur-de-lys stenciling on the face of each drawer. Two doors below with one shelf storage. Vinta...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Pine
18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Danish painted oak rococo serpentine bureau bookcase. Great carved decoration and a wonderful fitted interior. 1770.
...
Category
Danish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Monumental Scale George III Mahogany & Glazed Breakfront Bookcase, Late 18th Cen
Located in London, GB
The cornice with stepped and moulded form, with dentil moulding and egg and dart carving, over large glazed cabinet doors retaining much of the original lightly undulating late 18th ...
Category
George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George II Carved Oak Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Scale George II Carved Oak Bookcase
With central glazed doors, showing original glass with soft movement in the plates, with a configuration of shelves. The intricatel...
Category
George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Oak
George II Carved Walnut & Feather Banded Bureau Bookcase
By Giles Grendey
Located in London, GB
A Superb George II Carved Walnut and Feather Banded Bureau Bookcase, attributed to Giles Grendey.
The scroll cornice above a pair of shaped mirror doors enclosing shelves and pigeon...
Category
George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine 18th century Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase with dentil moldings, plinth base and 24 pane top.
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
George III Period Mahogany Breakfront, Late 18th Century. Beautifully fenestrated upper case with original glass. Silk moire covered, adjustable shelves. Cabinet base with desk in...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Minimalistic 17th Century Ebonized Cabinet on a Contemporary Steel Stand
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A statement piece that will make an impact in most settings.
The antique cabinet itself is 36 cm high. It is mounted on a modern hand-forged frame. Which shows a perfect symbiosis of antique and...
Category
Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Baltic NeoClassic Mahogany 18th Century Breakfront
Located in New York, NY
Continental (Probably Baltic-18th Century) Neo-classic mahogany breakfront cabinet with a lower section having 4 door under 4 drawers, all having an oval shaped inlaid pattern and a...
Category
Unknown Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mahogany bookcase in Chinese Chippendale style with overall relief floral carving, This was made in England & dates from around 1800 period.
The quality is fantastic, and is extremely well built.
The broken pediment top with three astragal glazed doors
The base with six drawers and two cupboards. Drawer fronts with scrolling foliage and small pagodas...
Category
European Chinese Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William and Mary Outstanding Quality Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
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...
Category
English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
George III Period Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fantastic mahogany flame veneer breakfront bookcase from the late 18th century. The oval panels are all in good condition, with the choice of timber just amazing. The plain glazing...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Pair of Baroque Pinewood Libraries - Antique Book Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 18th Century, pair of antique Italian Baroque libraries or shelved cabinets made of hand crafted Pinewood with a weathered burgundy colored speckled patina, in good conditio...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Dutch 18th Century Bookcase Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is not only beautiful but very useful . Storage , display, and a desk , all in one.
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Rosewood Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
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...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Other
Large Antique Georgian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century Display Cabinet
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Large Antique Georgian Walnut Bureau Bookcase - High-Quality 18th Century Display Piece. Impressive split arch toothed pediment. Lovely worn gil...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
A George III mahogany display bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany display bookcase, of tall rectangular form with astragal glazing and an unusual arrangement of shelves and drawers, the lower se...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Wall Bookcase with Pomodoro Artwork
Located in Milano, IT
Discover a masterpiece of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite wall bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani, created in the 1960s to 70s and proudly bearing the Tecno label. Renowned f...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
18th Century Pair Of Late Bookcases
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful pair of mahogany bookcases with white Carrara marble top.
The cabinet has two glass doors and truncated pyramid legs.
Inside the cabinet you can see the possibility of po...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Pedestal Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Large early 1700s Venetian walnut two-body trumeau
Located in Cesena, FC
Venetian trumeau from the 1700s
Large Venetian trumeau from the 1700s (18th century). Furniture of exceptional quality carved and in walnut wood.
Trumeau composed of two bodies, t...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique 2 Piece English Burl Bookcase Cabinet - Circa 1730 -1750 For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This Cabinet requires restoration. An antique English bookcase cabinet in two parts, George I or William & Mary, circa 1730 - 1750 with two beveled mirrored doors, adjustable shelvin...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Brass
George III Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Antique 1790 Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Simply stunning George III secretaire bookcase in mahogany Lovingly restored so in great shape Lots of storage with drawers below and glass covered bookcase...
Category
George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5507 Fine quality and very attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut bookcase, having cavetto cornice above a pair of projection glazed doors flanked by further recessed glass d...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1780 George III Period Bureau Bookcase, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 George III period bureau bookcase, English. Mahogany with Gothic arched glazing (crack in one lower pane). The bookcase is divided with adjustable shelves on each side. De...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 18th century, George III period mahogany bureau bookcase retaining the original patina. Well proportioned mahogany bookcase with moulded cornice above a pair of as...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Late 18th century Swedish oak painted bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning baroque Swedish painted bureau bookcase circa 1780.
Comprising of 2 parts. Top section with a beautiful deep scrolling cornice, below...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique English George III Chippendale Period Pine Country House Double Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A mid 18th century Chippendale period pine country house double bookcase cabinet featuring a fluted and ornate fret-carved cornice with large carved acorn topped urn finials above a ...
Category
English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Stunning 18th Century Italian Bookcase
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Dating from the 18th Century and of Italian origin, this fine grand scale bookcase has a molded frieze above a three-bay open bookcase. Each bay contains shelves flanked by Corinthia...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase/Exhibitor, Tuscany, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Bookcase/Exhibitor, Tuscany, 16th century
Elegant bookcase-dispenser beautifully carved with ovules and masks, lacquered and gilded.
Tuscany, 16th century.
Measurements 226 x 115 x 3...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early 18th century Italian or Gustavian paint decorated bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous and rare from early 18th century paint decorated continental bookcase. One piece built to encompass a pedestal and bust or a statue. Thi...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bookcase dating back to the late 18th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Splendid bookcase dating from the late 18th or early 19th century, featuring a rich artistic style typical of church and convent furnishings. The cabinet shows special attention to t...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Red Painted Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1790-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
The details in this large red Gustavian pine bookcase are impressive with carved molding and Greek key pattern along the crown, carved inset columns at side and fluted carved details...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Armoire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tall French 18th-19th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Carved Walnut Armoire - Bibliotheque - Bookcase. The twin-door vitrine or book cabinet with three wooden sh...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A rare small early-18th century walnut bureau bookcase/ cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare, small, English George I / II- period walnut bureau bookcase/ cabinet with a moulded swan-neck pediment. Circa 1727-1730.
The bevelled mirror plate has a candle slide below.
...
Category
English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English Mahogany Late Georgian Period Bookcase with Glazed Doors
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany one piece bookcase, the molded crown above double astragal glazed doors with adjustable shelves over a pair of crotch mahogany panelled doors. The whole rests on ...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality figured walnut bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a pair of walnut doors with original plate mirrors opening ...
Category
English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Beautiful Piece Of Furniture From A Convent
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful piece of furniture from a convent, in painted poplar wood.
The cabinet has a beautiful decoration on the doors in shades of white, red and yellow ocher.
The internal part...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George I Inlaid Burl Walnut Double Done Bureau Bookcase circa 1720
Located in Huntington, NY
George I Inlaid Burr Walnut Double Done Bureau Bookcase circa 1720
In two parts with a double arched molded cornice above a pair of arched molded doors enclosing an arrangement of...
Category
English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 18th century antique Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase with a be...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique English George III "Chinese Chippendale" Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English George III diminutive size, carved and fretted mahogany "Chinese Chippendale" bookcase or display cabinet
Please note superbly "blind fretted" and c...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Showcase Cabinet Or Library From The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare mahogany bookcase or display cabinet from the 18th century from England
very good quality mahogany with a beautiful flame
Small model composed of a lower part with several doors, drawers and a secretary in the center
the secretary part stands out by a beautiful interior, several drawers as well as leather writing desk
Beautiful molding work on the two lower doors
The interior of the drawers are in oak. A sign of good quality
The upper part has 4 glassed doors and a cornice with a capital. Which is rare and present at 18 century bookcases...
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Painted Georgian Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Elegant late 18th C painted Georgian bookcase with adjustable shelving and good proportions. 1780.
Reference: 7942
Dimensions
60 inches (15...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Pine
ANTiQUE JACOBEAN LINEN FOLD CARVED ZINC LINED ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASe
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite 18th century library bookcase with 15th century Jacobean...
Category
English Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Zinc
George III 18thC Mahogany Glazed Twin Library Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1770
George III 18thC Mahogany Glazed Twin Library Bookcase Cabinet
sku 1597
Base W98 x D46 x H97 cm
Top W101 x D37 x H116 cm
Together W101 x D46 x H213 cm
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The image displays an English George III mahogany two-piece secretary cabinet, a fine example of 18th-century craftsmanship. The cabinet is constructed from rich mahogany, a wood cho...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Armoire Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
Beautiful antique armoire French Provincial Louis XV burled walnut and walnut with three adjustable interior shelves, late 1700's, 18th Century. This 18th c. This French burled walnut armoire...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later
Located in Atlanta, GA
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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