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Period: Mid-19th Century
19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is an impressive example of the refined Renaissance style, sometimes referred to as Henri II, with architecture tha...
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French Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1850s Gray Painted Bookcase with Open Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish wooden bookcase from circa 1850 with gray painted finish, carved dentil molding, open shelves, two drawers and bracket feet. This Swedish wooden bookcase from around 1850 s...
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Swedish Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional, 19th Century French Bookcase in Plum Pudding Mahogany. The tall upper body has 3 glazed doors that showcase a storage cavity that is outfitted with four adjustable shelv...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase Display Cabinet Solid Larch , Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Austrian Biedermeier bookcase display cabinet, restored and polished to wax, in solid larch.
The glass of the two doors has been removed for the restoration and will be asse...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large 19thC French Painted Pine Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850
Large 19thC French Painted Pine Glazed Bookcase with Working Keys
An exceptional example
sku 1028
(2 sections)
W212 x D46 x H274 cm
Base W201 x D40 x H95 cm
Top W212 x ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Italian 1850s Louis Philippe armoire or bookcase, blond walnut & veneered walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exceptional all original Italy Mid-19th century elegant Louis Philippe armoire or bookcase cabinet, Bassano's Ebanistery attributed , in blond walnut and veneered walnut , polished ...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French Walnut Bookcase
Located in Wilson, NC
This French walnut bookcase has a wire mesh door with beveled ebonized scalloped framing. The stiles and frieze have convex banding in heavy cas...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Located in London, GB
A very fine and large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase and secretaire. The upper part has four compartments, the doors of ...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Directoire Glazed Cabinet with Crossed Water-Gilded Arrows
Located in Chicago, IL
About as original as can be, this stellar antique only received a minimal amount of conservation in our highly regarded workshop. Constructed of exotic rosewood, the case packs quite...
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French Directoire Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Gold
Large Napoleon III Mahogany Brass Gilt Large Bookcase Cum Showcase Curio
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1850-60
Handsomely designed solid Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Inlay and surround. Beautiful patina, details and finesse abound this mag...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850.
Comprising of 5 sections. Plinth, cupboard, middle section, glazed unit and cornice.
Made front the fin...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
French Provincial Fruitwood Vitrine, Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Mid 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial Fruitwood Vitrine, Bookcase, or Glazed Display Cabinet, Mid 19th Century. Having Dual Glass Paned Doors, Revealing single Interior Shelf, Rising on Bracket Feet
Category
French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid 19th century carved mahogany Danish bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare Danish carved mahogany bookcase circa 1840.
2 part bookcase. Top section with hidden drawer below the cornice. Applied carving to corners and around the key hole. Double gla...
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Danish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning walnut display cabinet standing at 7' tall/ and 8' wide will make a grand and elegant statement piece.
Enlarge close up photos to appreciate the exceptional grain of th...
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Swedish Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine Cabinet or Bookcase, Nutwood Austria circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful Biedermeier bookcase or display cabinet from the famous period in Vienna around 1840. This fantastic looking 19th Century Austrian vitrine cabinet has been veneered in a very dark nutwood. A perfect sized antique bookcase/ vitrine cabinet offering a large, lockable door showing the still original glass plates, additonally adorned by carved ebonized wooden arches...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Nutwood, Spruce
Early Victorian Ebonised Inlay Pier Cabinet Glazed Bookcase Velvet Lined
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A well proportioned Victorian peer cabinet, ebonised with fruitwood inlay and standing on four turned bobbin feet.
Two opening glazed doors, retaining its original lock and key, ope...
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British Aesthetic Movement Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany
19th Century French Library Vitrine in Mahogany with Bronze Ornamentation
Located in Sofia, BG
Exquisite French library vitrine in mahogany with two large front doors with original glass and elegant bronze ornamentation. There are five adjustabl...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French Mid-19th Century Arte Populaire Cupboard
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming mid019th century Arte Populaire Bookcase - Cupboard from the Ardeche region of France. Soundly constructed from palm wood. A very interesting accent piece to add wh...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Palmwood
19th Century Antique Solid Poplar Wood Bookcase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique in solid poplar wood bookcase. Very linear and essential perfect to be combined even in a modern home. In the lower part one comfortable drawer. Ample useful internal...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Poplar
19th Century Italian Pair of Painted Walnut Library Steps - Antique Book Shelfs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of 19th Century Italian library stairs with wide steps in the Baroque style and patinated in a warm natural colored light-grey, in good condition. These large and ver...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Louis Philippe Period Cherrywood Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis Philippe Period Cherrywood Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is a splendid design that combines a staid classical architecture with a shallow depth and the warmth of well-aged cherryw...
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Neoclassical Style Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany neoclassical style bookcase. The cabinet has 3 adjustable shelves for books an...
Category
Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
William 1V Pollard Oak open bookcase
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1V Period Pollard Oak open bookcase
Pollard oak slab top
Frieze single drawer under
Two Adjustable shelves with pollard oak fronts
Pair Pilasters...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Napoleon III Mahogany and Bronze Bookcase, Circa 1850
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional French Napoleon III mahogany bookcase with ormolu trim and hardware, circa 1850. Made by hand to the highest level of craftsmanship – For those of you who appreciate fine...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century from Vienna Neoclassic Wardrobe Closet in Massive Oak Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Robust neoclassical wardrobe From Vienna, mid-19th century, with a gendarme's hat, in solid oakwood, restored and waxed.
We can add internal shelves to use it as a wanderful bookcase...
Category
Austrian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large hand carved Antique Victorian circa 1840-1860 oak library bookcase with ornate scholar carvings
This is a very grand piece of English country...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Gustavian Bookshelf with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Gustavian bookshelf with beautiful original paint.
A fantastic charming bookshelf with brass & wood wheels.
So decorative & beautifu...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Historic vitrin from around 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Showcase - a library from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style.
Antique furniture with a more beautiful form will add elegance to any interior.
This piece of furniture is ...
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Unknown Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2 open bookcases
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful set of 2 antique walnut bookcases. With adjustable shelves. Stylish cabinets with beautiful patina. Suitable for multiple purposes. Interior made blue/grey
Origin: England
...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Louis Philippe French Mahogany Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
French Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Bookcase. Beautiful condition with patina - two doors with hand carved mahogany details framing two original panes of glass opening to a cabinet ...
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome mid-19th century French Louis XIII style carved hunting buffet deux corps or bibliothèque de chasse, circa 1850s, handcrafted in Lyon of solid oak that has been bleached, ...
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French Louis XIII Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Wonderful Scottish Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C Scottish painted bookcase / TV cupboard with flat folding doors with brass grill inserts in the top and panelled folding doors on the base. For a TV unit, we c...
Category
Scottish Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Exceptional Quality Regency Architectural Bookcases
Located in London, GB
A pair of exceptional quality Regency architectural bookcases, with grill doors on plinth bases, English, circa 1835.
Almost certainly by Holland and Sons.
Height: 235 cm (92 3/4 i...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Glass Door Bookcase
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV glass door bookcase, the arched pediment has a carved swirl design in relief on each side terminating with volutes on each end, the ...
Category
English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Tambour Door Bookcase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tambour door bookcase, made of solid mahogany wood. It's made in France, at the the end of the Napoleon III period, 1860-1870. ...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 3.5 METER WIDE LIBRARY BOOKCASE BRASS GALLERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, one of a kind, William IV Breakfront Library bookcase with Brass Gallery rail top and fully height adjustable shelves
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
What a find! This piece has so much going for it I really don’t know where to start, it is William IV 1830, made for a library, it has brass gallery rails to the top of the two side bookcases...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Wilson, NC
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. ...
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique English 19th Century Early Victorian Mahogany Two Door Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A handsome and unusual early Victorian mahogany two door bookcase / cabinet dating to c.1850. The top section with rectangular moulded cornice above two arched glazed doors and a lo...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique French Showcase Bookcase Louise Philippe, 1850s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A beautiful French showcase from the Louis Philippe period of the 1850s.
This piece displays an outstanding executive quality due to the masterful ...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Crystal
Jacobean Revival Antique 1833 Dated Hand Carved English Oak Bureau Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, ornately carved, 1833 dated Jacobean revival Antique Library Bureau bookcase.
This unit can be dismantled into a few very easy to install pieces, ideal for transport and tricky home installation...
Category
European Jacobean Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHiC REVIVAL ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASE WITH STEEPLE GLASS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique early Victorian circa 1840 Mahogany Astral Glazed Gothic Revival library bookcase with s...
Category
English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a stunning testament to the artistic talents of French sculptors combined with master craftsman cabinetmaking skills. Util...
Category
French Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair of Antique Victorian 1860 Jacobean Gothic Revival Stained Glass Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely pair of stunning circa 1860 hand carved English Oak with Stained glass windows, Library bookcase cabinets in the Jacobean / Gothic Revival taste
A very good looking well made and decorative pair, it is very rare to find these bookcases as a pair and with the original stained glass windows, usually they were replaced as was the fashion in the Edwardian era. They are carved in the Jacobean and Gothic revival taste which is super decorative
Each piece is carved from solid slabs of English oak, the back has traditional panels, there is one large door and working keys
Condition wise they have been cleaned waxed and polished, there will be some patination marks here or there from honest age and use but nothing negative to note, all good charm...
Category
English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase is the perfect choice for those with a special collection, prized family heirlooms, or for your library of books! Rosewood, some...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Pair French Empire Bookcases in Manner of Jacob Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent pair of bibliotheques in the manner of the French master cabinet maker, François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1770–1841), measure 84 inches tall and are finely cra...
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French Empire Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
2.8 X 3.9 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880, Pine and oak huge Library Bookcase based on th...
Category
English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
Exceptional 19th Century French Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th Century French Louis XVI style bookcase. Exquisite marquetry in rosewood and kingwood. Adorned with original gilt br...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Ornately Carved English Oak Library Bureau Bookcase Lion's Head Brass Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, ornately carved, circa 1860 Jacobean revival, Antique Library Bureau bookcase
Please note the delivery fe...
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English Jacobean Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Antique Victorian circa 1860 Pine Kitchen Pot Cupboard Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th Century Indian Bookcase Étagère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This item is antique, authentic and one of a kind.
Gorgeous Indian rosewood with brass details.
This item includes restricted materials and cannot be sold outside of the contigu...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Display Display Bookcase, Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
19th century Biedermeier display bookcase
Completely restored to shellac polish.
Material: Walnut
Period: 1830 - 1839
Source: Bohemia - Czechia.
Category
Czech Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Bookcase, Glazed, Free-standing, Full-height, Gothic, Oak H271cm 107" L226cm89"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
AN EXCEPTIONAL, LATE GEORGIAN, GOTHIC-REVIVAL BOOKCASE WITH CHARACTERISTIC GOTHIC DETAILING AND STUNNING OAK FIGURING
-This is a cabinet piece of extremely high quality, the oak employed has exceptional figuring and medullary rays and it has a lustrous patina and rich mellow color.
-It is large but not massive so it would not overpower an interior.
-It is in excellent condition and can accommodate a large volume of books.
-The lower cupboard section is very useful for storing books or items that need to be concealed.
-All the doors have working locks and one key serves the top part and another the bottom.
-It is in fabulous original condition
This is an exceptional Gothic-Revival bookcase dating from the mid-19th century. It is a cabinet piece of extremely high quality, the oak employed has exceptional figuring and it has a lustrous patina and rich mellow color. It is large but not massive so it would not overpower an interior. It is in excellent condition and can accommodate a large volume of books. The lower cupboard section is very useful for storing books or items that need to be concealed.
In three horizontal sections, cornice, upper glazed bookcase and lower cupboard. The upper glazed bookcase in two parts, a right hand side double bookcase and left hand side single.
The detachable cornice with an ogee moulding above a deep frieze.
The bookcase divided into three sections, each with six panels with original glazing and gothic arches at the top. The interior with numerous fittings for shelves. The doors with original escutcheons, locks and a replaced steel key that operates all the upper bookcase locks.
The cupboard section with a 3cm thick top and divided into three sections. The oak doors have beautiful and profuse medullary ray figuring resembling a burr which the cabinet maker has selected to match and Gothic motifs in each corner and at the top of the interposed moulded panels. The interior divided into three enclosed sections each fitted with a single shelf. Original escutcheons, locks and replaced steel key operating all the cupboard base locks.
The sides with exceptional medullary ray figuring.
On a plinth base.
The carcass pine.
Twelve Pine Shelves faced with oak reeding...
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British Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Grand Napoleon III Period Ebonized Triple Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Grand Napoleon III Period ebonized triple bookcase is the perfect choice to make a bold statement in any room! Only a very affluent household could afford both the home ...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery methods. The enclosed lower half was used for gene...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Elm
LARGE VICTORIAN HABERDASHERY APOTHECARY SHOPS CABiNET GLAZED DOOR BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original mid-Victorian Apothecary or Haberdashery cabinet library bookcase
Please note the de...
Category
English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Period Victorian Open Bookcase Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase.
Standing Upon a Plinth Base with 3 Fully Adjustable Shelves.
Circa 1860
The Top of the Bookcase Featuring a Shaped Cornice.
Please fire away with an...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire features a tailored architecture that allows it to blend with a wide variety of styles and decors! The classic arched b...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pair of Floor Mounted Bookcases in the Egyptian Revival Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of mahogany Neoclassical Style floor mounted bookcases with Egyptian revival brass mountings. The side columns are headed by exceptional cast gilt-bronze mounts in the form of Egyptian pharaoh heads and terminate in cast bronze human feet...
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Irish Egyptian Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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