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Style: Early Victorian
Secretary from the Beginning of the 19th Century in Mahogany, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Glazed secretary in mahogany from the beginning of the 19th century of very good quality. Very beautiful secretary composed of 4 drawers as well as a theater in the lower part and an upper glazed part which can be used as a bookcase or a showcase cabinet. This very beautiful secretary stands out with a lemon tree theater with several arches and drawers and a door. Several secrets hidden...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

English Painted Glazed Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English painted pine bookcase / display cabinet with sliding glazed doors and adjustable shelving in both top and bottom sections. 1840. Dimensions 109.5 inc...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Pine

Antique Victorian 1840 a Blain & Son Liverpool Pollard Oak Bookcase Cupboard
Located in GB
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...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Antique circa 1840 English Hardwood Three Tier Bookcase Trolly After Gillows
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original circa 1840 English mahogany library bookshelf trolley on oversized William IV wagon wheels. A good looking well made and...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Hardwood

Open Bookcase in Walnut 19 ° Century-England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in walnut from the 19th century from England. Very beautiful open bookcase of large size, which is unusual. In addition It is unusual to find them a walnut. T...
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19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

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.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Fruitwood, Walnut, Wood

Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Located in GB
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

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Oak

19th Century England Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboards Bookcase, 1850s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare English study cabinet, corner bookcase, with two doors and a small fixed door, in mahogany wood of great quality and with a beautiful grain. Enriche...
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1850s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful antique early 19th century Victorian bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1850. This bookcase featu...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

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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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Burl Walnut Welling Chest Drawers Irish Provenance Sir Thomas KellyKenny
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning example of an early Victorian Burl Walnut Welling Chest of traditional form and wonderful provenance, circa mid Nineteenth Century and possibly of Irish manufacture. Flanked by twin lockable pilasters enclosing seven graduated drawers with mahogany lined drawers and original turned handles, this wonderful piece ends on a square platform base. Condition: Superb condition with no losses, no evidence of repairs, recently professionally re-polished. Lock and key are present and working, all drawers are very smooth to use. Height: (overall as shown) 50.75” (129cm). Width: 22.5” (57cm). Depth: 16.5” (42cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Provenance: From the collection of The Boer War General, Irishman Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny, the first Irish Catholic...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

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Grand 19th Century English Two-Piece Mahogany Stepback Bookcase or China Cabinet
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Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Antique Edwardian Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival period bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around 1900-1910 period. It is of amazing q...
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Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The bookcases with elegant stepped rectangular cornices, and each with four adjustable she...
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1970s Chrome Modernist Three Tier Bar Cart
Located in Saint Louis, MO
With an almost Art Deco inspired skyscraper silhouette, this sleek and sexy 1970s chrome bar cart rises up in layers of chrome, glass and softly...
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early XIX Century Mahogany Secretary Germany, 1800 Mahogany This classicist cylinder bureau made of mahogany dates from 1810 and is an original from the Empire & Biedermeier era. Th...
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Antique Burl Walnut Welling Chest Drawers Irish Provenance Sir Thomas KellyKenny
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning example of an early Victorian Burl Walnut Welling Chest of traditional form and wonderful provenance, circa mid Nineteenth Century and possibly of Irish manufacture. Flanked by twin lockable pilasters enclosing seven graduated drawers with mahogany lined drawers and original turned handles, this wonderful piece ends on a square platform base. Condition: Superb condition with no losses, no evidence of repairs, recently professionally re-polished. Lock and key are present and working, all drawers are very smooth to use. Height: (overall as shown) 50.75” (129cm). Width: 22.5” (57cm). Depth: 16.5” (42cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Provenance: From the collection of The Boer War General, Irishman Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny, the first Irish Catholic...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century Slate Topped Oak Low Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large mid 19th century, early Victorian period solid oak breakfront library bookcase. Moulded slate breakfront top above four glazed doors. Each section has two adjustable shelves,...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Slate

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally fine Quality Early Victorian English Well Figured Polished Coromandel Gentleman’s Library Adjustable Table Book Holder, firmly attr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Batley, GB
A good mid-19th century mahogany waterfall bookcase. Raised on turned legs and the original good quality brass casters. Nice wear and patina throughout and a decorative leather trim....
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19th Century English Faux Book Box Table
Located in London, GB
19th century English faux book box table An honest leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined with Italian marbleized paper and having a small, lidded compartment within. Made in England around the early to mid-19th century. This item shows lots of signs of age and use as reflected in the photos provided. Size in inches: H 19” x W 18” x D ”14 Date: 1830 to 1850 Origin: England Condition: Worn Note: Book Props are not part of this sale and only used for photographic purposes. Completely solid in structure, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina. Worn surface across most of the leather material with some detail missing at the front. The pine wood is missing sections to the front, edges and back. This item is very sturdy and secure, A rare survivor that has stood the test of time, please review all the photos carefully as this item is over 150 years old and so the condition is reflected. The House of Antiques...
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19th Century English Glazed Bookcase or Cabinet in Pitch Pine
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 19th century pitch pine glazed bookcase or cabinet with beautiful features and panelled sides. It has a moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors with moulde...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Pine

19th Century mahogany bookcase with a superb figured mahogany
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above three large glazed doors with arched astrigal moulding , the doors opening to reveal four adj...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

circa 1850 Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Astral Water Glazed Library Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning Gothic Revival circa 1850 Astral glazed library bookcase with original period water glass ...
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1850s English Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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19th Century Secretaire Bureau In Mahogany-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb mahogany secretaire bureau from the beginning of the 19th century from England very good quality furniture which is in two parts The cabinet is composed of a high glazed...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

circa 1840 Antique Victorian Waterfall Open Library Bookcase in Flamed Hardwood
Located in GB
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Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Large Proportions
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Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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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.

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