20th Century Bookcases

A rare William & Mary period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685. Of compact size and proportions. In excellent overall condition with old, waxed, well-patinated surfaces of very good color. This bureau bookcase, or cabinet, divides into three separate sections (which helps date it to the last quarter of the 17th century). The bold double-dome pediment and cross-grain mouldings are typical of this period, and are repeated in the side returns. The book-matched, hand-cut veneers are well figured throughout, and are contained within herringbone lines. The bookcase section has candle slides, contains shelves and fitted drawers. Gilded finials are later. The centre section with a quarter-veneered fall reveals a fitted interior, concealed well and a secret compartment. The writing section is raised on a three-drawer base with an unusual and boldly-arcaded apron, in turn raised on its apparently original walnut bun feet. The drawer dividers are faced with cross-grain walnut ‘D’ mouldings. The brass engraved mounts are correct for period but not original, however the locks and hinges are. It is unusual to encounter these early bookcases / cabinets constructed in three stages; an indication of a transition taking place from the 17th into the 18th century. This is a fine, rare and sophisticated piece of late-17th century walnut furniture...

Imposing French Bibliotheque in Louis 14th style Solid beechwood, ebonized. Highly right angled body flanked with figures in the form of feminine masks on ...

Designed after American legend Milo Baughman, this etagere was manufactured by Design Institute America towards the end of the 1970s. Made of two separate frames of brass plated stee...

George Nelson's large bookcase, produced by Mobilier International and model CSS (Comprehensive Storage System), is an exceptional piece of antique designed around 1970. This bookcas...

Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...

Pair of armoires, wardrobes or closets are in the traditional "Campaign" style, with recessed hardware and no overhanging crown or top to be portable ...

circa 1915 Pair Monumental English Ebonised Bookcase / Display Cabinets Provenance: Huge original shop fittings from the former Co-operative Society building, Swadlincote, Derbyshire...

Library cupboard in Biedermeier style. Black Piano veneer on solid pinewood. Beech ebonized and gilted. Architectural structured front. Wing-doors ad...

This classic modernist cabinet was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of high-quality, noble rosewood. Its structure is very strong, with expressive graining. The pieces of furni...

Elegant and versatile pair of Mid-Century chrome and glass half circle shelving units. In the style Milo Baughman Etagere these independent units can be situated together creating a ...

Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is made of solid wood with clear glass. The doors have magnetic closures. Moveable shel...

Vintage campaign style china cabinet from the "Passage" series by Drexel Heritage. The lighted top has easy access with three glass doors and adjustable two glass shelves with mirror...