Georgian Bookcases

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Samuel Pepys 1666 large library bookcases after the original. These bookcases are basically the birthpla...

A handsome Italian George III flame mahogany bookcase with three upper glass door cabinets, adjustable shelves, three base cabinet doors with three pullout or pull-out shelves and go...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home, the Althorp Estate, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights of Nettlebed The Althorp estate is widely considered one of, if not the finest English country home left standing. You can see clips of the tours online, the place is an absolute marvel of English history. The estate is owned, and has been by the Spencer family’s for over 500 years, I’ll include the history below. The estate is currently in the stewardship of the Earl of Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother The bookcase itself is very fine, in flamed mahogany with a very regal oxblood velour lining. The handles inside the top section are leopard’s heads, you have two hidden drawers to the top, the right one has the Althorp family crest inside. The piece also has a removable coat of arms, armorial crest to the middle top Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been cherished since new and is a very fine piece indeed Dimensions Height:- 202cm Width:- 81.5cm Depth:- 41cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Althorp History  Althorp (popularly pronounced /'??l???rp/ AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London, situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992. It was also the home of Lady Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) from her parents' divorce until her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. Althorp is mentioned as a small hamlet in the Domesday Book as "Olletorp", and by 1377 it had become a village with a population of more than fifty people. By 1505 there were no longer any tenants living there, and in 1508, John Spencer purchased Althorp estate with the funds generated from his family's sheep-rearing business. Althorp became one of the prominent stately homes in England. The palace dates to 1688, replacing an earlier house that was once visited by Charles I. The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were regularly held, attracting many prominent members of Great Britain's ruling class. George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, who owned Althorp between 1783 and his death in 1834, developed one of the largest private libraries in Europe at the palace, which grew to over 100,000 books by the 1830s. After falling on hard times, John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as the Red Earl, in 1892 sold much of the collection to Enriqueta Rylands, who was building the University of Manchester Library. Many of Althorp's furnishings were sold off during the twentieth century, and between 1975 and 1992 alone approximately 20% of the contents were auctioned. The house at Althorp was a "classically beautiful" red brick Tudor building, but its appearance was radically altered, starting in 1788, when the architect Henry Holland was commissioned to make extensive changes. Mathematical tiles were added to the exterior, encasing the brick, and four Corinthian pilasters were added to the front. The grand hall entrance to the house, Wootton Hall, was cited by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the noblest Georgian room in the county". The Great Dining Room in the east wing extension of the house was added in 1877 to designs by John Macvicar Anderson, its walls hung with faded, red damask silk. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to Althorp from Spencer House in London during the Blitz for safekeeping and still remain. The Picture Gallery stretches for 115 feet (35 m) on the first floor of the west wing, and is one of the best remaining examples of the original Tudor oak woodwork and ambiance in the mansion. It has an extensive collection of portraits, including Anthony van Dyck's War and Peace, a John de Critz...

Figured wood veneer, the top with a carved cornice over double doors. They open to two shelves over drawers and cubby holes. A middle frieze with three drawers (lacking a key) over t...

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase. Having two glazed doors in the top, both opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this is the bureau section, with ...

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Bureau Bookcase Item Code: S26-61 A striking 18th century chinoiserie bureau bookcase, decorated throughout in later red lacquer with hand-painted...

A very rare and fine early 19th Century Irish flame mahogany four door bookcase, of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The shape...

Early 19th century flame mahogany secretaire bookcase with a nice moulded cornice with dentil moulding, the bookcase having two astrigal glazed doors opening to reveal four adjustabl...

This is a beautifully crafted Georgian mahogany book or tray stand, designed with elegant simplicity and functionality in mind. Likely intended for use in a gentleman’s library or dr...

George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, 20th century, the arched pediment above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, below a central secretaire ...

This is a large traditional mahogany breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with five doors by Leighton Hall. It features four bottom doors and nine drawers with swirly crotch mahogany...

A Fine and Elegant Breakfront Library Bookcase in the Thomas Sheraton Manner In Honduras mahogany with delicate and restrained inlay in satinwood, the lower cupboards, have inlaid...

A lovely antique burr walnut bookcase in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of very good quality and has lovely proportions; it is ...

Outstanding quality antique George II mahogany bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a mirrored door bookcase opening to adjustable shelves, candle slide above the bureau ful...

This grand Georgian style solid oak Baker china cabinet bookcase breakfront is a striking example of timeless craftsmanship and refined design. Constructed from richly grained solid ...

A superb George I figured walnut & feather banded bureau bookcase. Displaying a charming swan neck pediment, of shaped cavetto section, with ebony inset detailing. Featuring a pair of mercury mirror doors framed by moulded gilt slip, enclosing shelves and pigeon holes above two candle slides. The bureau section with a dividing cross-grained waist moulding, demonstrating feather & cross banded fall opening to reveal a further arrangement of drawers, pigeon holes, and a central cupboard bordered by fluted column hidden drawers. The base housing four short and two long graduated feather banded, oak-lined drawers, fitted with pierced brass plate...

This very large English breakfront features classic Chippendale design flourishes. From the broken pediment crown to the arcaded cavetto moul...

This Monumental Carved Pine English Country Paint Decorated Bookshelf Bookcase is an extraordinary statement piece that embodies scale, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Construc...

An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Drexel USA, 1968 Gorgeous carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...

An elegant and refined George III period book cabinet, this open book shelve exemplifies late 18th-century English craftsmanship and neoclassical design. Likely custom-made for a ref...

English George III figured mahogany bookcase. Excellent scale with original glass, locks and feet. Old surface of deep color. Glazed cabinet on top over two-drawer base (2 parts). Ad...

18th Century George III mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, with four astragal glazed doors below dentil frieze and b...

A late 18th century English George III mahogany Bureau bookcase ‘secretaire’ with fretwork open swan neck pediment, centred by a shaped finial, above a pair of glazed doors, slant fr...

Antique George I quality figured walnut bureau bookcase having a shaped cornice above a pair of walnut doors with original plate mirrors opening ...

Truly a spectacular example of its kind, this grand secretary grabs your attention with its broken arch pediment and doesn't let go until you admire the original bracket feet. In bet...

Broken arched triangular stepped cornice above a pair of doors with arched mullions flanked by another shorter conforming pair, the base with a pair of panelled doors flanked by a narrower pair, plinth base. Provenance: Hyde Park Antiques...

19th century George III style mahogany, satinwood and marquetry bookcase on stand, having a broken arch pediment with fan inlays above the frieze inl...

A wonderful Traditional English Display Bookcase in Georgian Style crafted in Mahogany. The cabinet has two doors framed in mahogany with individual hand cut astragal glazed glass p...

Antique George III mahogany blind door bookcase on chest. The top section with a dentil cornice and a crossbanded frieze, two fantastic mahogany pa...

A large and beautifully crafted Breakfront with striking inset Burl doors and a particularly strong presentation featuring carved Columns. Pair of mahogany Burl doors have fine wood ...

A smart and very useful antique Georgian style slim bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is excellent, this has a smart and very practica...

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted bookcase or display cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved cherry wood case, with beautiful burl wood front, mullione...

Superb English mahogany bookcase from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 with a secretary Very beautiful English work in mahogany which stands out by its very good quality, its ...

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 ...

With a carved overhanging top over a three-part step back case. Each section with mullioned wavy glass doors and lined in ecru moire. A total of eight adjustable shelves with carved ...

Crafted from mahogany and finished in a deep walnut tone, this sophisticated cabinet features glass-paneled doors adorned with circular motifs to the glass doors and lower panels. Th...

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later

An eccentric and highly unusual Classic Sheraton style mahogany and satinwood inlay slant front secretary with Chinese Chippendale style fine tracery (open-work) decoration. An impre...

An early 19th century astral glazed bureau bookcase of large proportions. Displaying a pair of astral glazed doors. The base houses four long drawers, on...

George lll, Mahogany, Large Breakfront or Bookcase, England, 18th Century A rare and important custom cabinet exemplifying refined craftsmanship, featuring four doors adorned with i...

An impressive chinoiserie bureau bookcase on a red background, the carcass itself 18th century but lacquered in the early 20th century, hav...

This is elegant antique George III period flame mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, circa 1820 in date.  It is of wonderful quality, has a rich and striking grain, and has been...

Three-tiered mahogany shelves or ètagerè with Classic turned finials and supports over dramatic bulbous feet with brass wheels sporting a crisp finish. Big on function and bold in de...

This wonderfully warm piece will be a perfect home for your cherished volumes in your library or study. Having brass spindles and an inlaid top, it will be a practical and decorative...

A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved flame mahogany, with glass front d...

Antique George III Secretaire Bookcase A good George III secretaire bookcase in mahogany with a burr yew wood interior - attractive glazing bars and original tall splay feet

A delightful early 18th century solid walnut bureau bookcase having attractive double domed top with replacement mirror plates to panelled doors enclosing well fitted interior abov...

a George II-style black lacquer secretary / desk with Collector's Cabinet above, gilt Chinoiserie decoration overall, some raised, cabinet above fitted out with display shelves for C...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original George III circa 1760 solid mahogany corner cupboard A very good looking and decorative piece, its hard to believe that th...

Crafted from premium figured wood, this cabinet showcases rich, warm tones and intricate grain patterns that exude luxury. The upper section features two spacious glass shelves, perf...

Superb and rare 18th century English mahogany bookcase from the George III period with a capital. Bookcases with capitals from the 18th century are the most sought after. Very beau...

A fine two-door bookcase Constructed in a fine mahogany, with flame veneers to the front; rising from a plinth base, the lockable blind doors over having recessed fielded panels w...

19th Century Georgian six door breakfront secretaire bookcase. The molded cornice to the top sits above six elliptical paned glass doors to the upp...

Stunning original painted 18th century Georgian bookcase. 1780. Code: 8619 Dimensions: W: 63.5" (161.3 cm) H: 102" (259.1 cm) D: 17" (43.2 cm)

For sale is a good quality four door breakfront bookcase of small proportions. The top of the bookcase has four glazed doors each opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this, in...

English George III style mahogany and burl bookcase cabinet in two parts. The upper with glazed doors having individual arched mullions and opening with a key to reveal two adjustabl...

Stunning early 19th century English oak country house gothic bookcase with wonderful colour, creates a real statement piece. 1810. Shelf depth on the wings: 7.5in (19.5cm) Shelf de...

Very small late 18th C English painted oak bureau bookcase. 1780. Reference: 7382 Dimensions 34 inches (86 cms) Wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) Deep 82 inches (208 cms) High.

18th Century English George II Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Collection of assorted leather bound books. Please note these are priced per book and we have a very large inventory of leather bound books, mostly decorative and in other languages....