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Style: Late Victorian
Large Antique Glazed Bookcase, English Walnut Library Display Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique glazed bookcase. An English, grand walnut display cabinet with sliding doors, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Of exceptional scale and crafts...
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1880s British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Victorian stepback hutch. Features a naturally weathered, distressed and paneled oak frame. The upper hutch has semi-arched doors with applied carved foliate and opens t...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Country House Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Library Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house bookcase. A Scottish, oak library book cabinet in Gothic revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fine country house library...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Monumental Carved Walnut English Victorian Two Piece Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English-made monumental breakfront bookcase from the 1870s is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship and neoclassical design. Constructed in rich, solid mahogany, t...
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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Eastlake Victorian Mahogany 2 door 2 drawer bookcase, all original and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear to the finish. Some minor wear but nothing of note. Glass door knobs...
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1880s American Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Five-Shelf Spindletop Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
This late 19th Century English bookcase is a rare find for its stylistic 'lightness' in an era characterized by heavier design lines. The spindle-top bookcase is in outstanding condi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique English walnut bookcase. In good condition. The cabinet has adjustable shelves. The inside is made blue/grey Beautiful bookca...
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1860s British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Victorian inlaid walnut open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is an impressive size with a breakfront design in t...
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1860s British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Ormolu

19th Century English Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is as very simple English Victorian open walnut bookcase. The top has an ebonized boarder over an inlaid frieze and two glass-inset cabinet d...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Cut Glass, Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Mahogany Cabinet with Original Glass, Circa 1920s Step back in time with this charming mahogany cabinet dating back to the 1920s. Adorned with original glass, it adds a touch of vin...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian open bookcase. This has been adapted by our restorer from an original three section Victorian wardrobe, so most of it is made from the original antiqu...
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1860s British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Victorian Handmade Floor Standing Revolving Bookcase with Chamfered Edge, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautiful and elegant Victorian handmade floor standing revolving bookcase with chamfered edge 1800s. Handmade bookcase on swivel base, with segmented inner section to fit books.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Circular Leather Bound Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Circular tapered with six shelves and false leather book spines. Square plinth base. Great piece for a mans library.
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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian 1900s Revolving Three Tier Library Bookcase with Wooden Feet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Revolving Three Tier Library Bookcase With Slatted Sections On A Graduated X Frame Revolving Base.    
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19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Victorian open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period. It is of superb quality, very solid and sturdily ...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Huge Antique Original Paint Solid Hardwood Anglo Indian Carved Open Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original antique Anglo Indian hand carved solid Rosewood oversized original paint bookcase A very good looking and highly decorative, hand ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Late Victorian Walnut & carved open bookcase
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Victorian Walnut & carved open bookcase Solid Walnut top with moulded edge Frieze with beaded detail Pair Reeded Pillars each side with carved corbels 3 adjustable shelves with ...
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1880s British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

European Mahogany Bookcase with Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mahogany bookcase cabinet. This piece of furniture offers classic and functional elegance, ideal for environments that value good taste and organization. With two glass doors at the ...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co, with adjustable shelves between fluted stiles on plinth base - 41"w x 12"d x 43"h
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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Papier Mache Étagère
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Papier mache pearl inlaid black lacquered 3 tier etagere with oval mirror and 2 drawers.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Late Victorian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in High Peak, GB
K0616 Simple and elegant Victorian bookcase in solid oak, having oversailing top above a shallow frieze and three height adjustable shelves, all flanked by reeded pilasters, standing...
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19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Aesthetic Style Large Late Victorian Golden Oak 4 Shelves Open Bookcase
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Large Late Victorian (circa 1890’s) Golden Oak Open Bookcase in the aesthetics style with 4 adjustable shelves. Under each shelf is brown leather tooling with a golden patterned de...
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19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Large Solid Oak Hand Painted Waterfall Bookcase Bookshelf Plant Display
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Antique circa 1900 waterfall bookshelf with original distressed period paint A very good looking well made and decorative piece, this is the largest of its type I have ever seen, at over 2 meters wide it is a whopper, made from solid oak and with pine back panels This is a very utilitarian piece, it can be used for a large plant display...
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Early 1900s English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Lovely circa 1900 Hand Carved Library Bookcase in Hardwood with Herm Statues
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original mahogany library bookcase with herm carved statues and Lion hairy paw feet to the base A good looking and well made piece, its rare to find one with the ornately carved Herm statues...
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Early 1900s English Antique Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

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Find a broad range of unique Late Victorian bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th 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, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Late 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 Globe Wernicke, Heywood Brothers & Co., and Maple & Co.. 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 $569 and tops out at $14,500 while the average work can sell for $3,187.

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