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Style: Early Victorian
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase

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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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large Early Victorian Bookcase
Large Early Victorian Bookcase

Large Early Victorian Bookcase

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful antique mahogany bookcase from the early Victorian era. Equipped with 8 glass doors. The middle 2 doors are set back slightly. This gives the cabinet just that little extra...

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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A large and very impressive antique Victorian bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from the 1840-1860 period. This is of the utmost quality, it is a fantastic size, with lot...

Category

1840s British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century walnut and ormolu open bookcase by Johnstone and Jeanes
19th Century walnut and ormolu open bookcase by Johnstone and Jeanes

19th Century walnut and ormolu open bookcase by Johnstone and Jeanes

Located in Martlesham, GB

An exhibition quality large 19th Century walnut and ormolu open bookcase, having a wonderful figured and shaped top which is also crossbanded, the frieze below having decorative engr...

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1860s British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base

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...

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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century English 'Gothic' Bookcase
Mid-19th Century English 'Gothic' Bookcase

Mid-19th Century English 'Gothic' Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A smaller-scale English mid-Victorian bookcase in exotic wood with Gothic arch profile doors. Adjustable upper shelves and single shelf in cabinet base. C. 1850.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut

Victorian Oak Bookcase
Victorian Oak Bookcase

Victorian Oak Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A Victorian oak bookcase, c.1850, with foliate carved spandrels to each of the arched, glazed doors, the interior with adjustable shelving, the base with raised and fielded panel doo...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard
Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard

Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard

By Arthur Blain

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare, fully stamped, A Blain & Son Liverpool, Pollard Oak, open bookcase / cupboard circa 1840 Victorian A very good looking and rare piece, pollard oak is highly collectable and was used by the finest furniture manufacturers, this piece is stamped to the top of one of the doors A Blain & Son Liverpool This is the stamp for Arthur Blain who established the cabinet making business in the William IV period of 1835, at 35...

Category

1840s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase
Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase

Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves inside each secti...

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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Early Victorian bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Early Victorian bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Early Victorian bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include and Arthur Blain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,836 and tops out at $15,544 while the average work can sell for $7,500.