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Regency Bookcases

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique regency mahogany secretaire bookcase having an unusual scroll shaped cornice above a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelve...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Other

Grand Regency Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent grand library bookcase cabinet crafted from mahogany in the English regency taste. The two-part case features greco-roman neoclassical style columns in the front having bronz...
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20th Century American Regency Bookcases

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Bronze

Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with car...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany, Pine

Antique Display Bookcase, English, Walnut, Breakfront Library Cabinet, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique display bookcase, an English walnut breakfront library cabinet dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A piece of superb Regency craftsmanship, boasting s...
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1820s British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Regency Waterfall Bookcase Open Front Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Revival mahogany waterfall open bookcase Circa 1900 This bookcase stands upon turned feet with brass castors Featuring 2 oak lined drawers with ebony inlaid lines The bookcas...
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Early 1900s Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Altrincham, GB
George IV mahogany secretaire bookcase, the upper section with a pair of eliptical glazed doors, the base with satinwood lined serectair drawer above a further three long drawers on ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Regency Style Bookcases
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of high quality Regency Style Stained Wood Bookcases or Etagères , with open shelves Stylish and functional . Height 6 feet 6 inches, width 33 1/2 inches, depth 13 1/2 inche...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Bookcases

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Fruitwood

Pair Mahogany Open Front Bookcase - Regency Sheraton Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are looking at a pair of English Sheraton style openfront bookcases hand crafted from the finest mahogany. This lovely pair are the perfect mix of decorative beauty and practical...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Walnut & Brass Open Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique English late Victorian walnut open bookcase bookcase in the Regency style, very nice quality and unusual in that the top has a pierced brass three quarter-gallery and reed...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

English Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Regency
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning English Regency style breakfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay Stands in at nearly seven feet tall so an impressive piece Classic pediment top with hand carved details Intric...
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1890s Antique Regency Bookcases

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Wood

Early 19th Century mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th Century mahogany bureau bookcase with later (Edwardian) cornice, the highly decorative carved pierced fret swan neck pediment with a central box column...
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1830s British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Restored Regency circa 1810 Revolving Hardwood Library Bookcase with Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very fine, highly collectable original Regency circa 1810 revolving library bookcase in mahogany with leather faux books If you are looking at this ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Leather, Hardwood

Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with arched back with a total of four shelves including the top. Bracket base. Later brass side handles.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819 . Rare early 19th century Regency graduated lawyer’s bookcase cabinet . Tapered scale 13" depth to 17" at the base, which gives it a lot of charm and takes away the heavy look of some other bookcases. All the original hardware still intact in lions head knobs with a ring This antique library bookcase has the original glass with one cracked that we never replace . Each shelf opens upward. 4 Regular size and the shelf on top of the Two lower drawers is for larger items to be exhibited and stored away. Perfect for a library, lawyers office...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Wood

Pair of French Regency Painted Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Regence-style cream painted and gilt trimmed bookcase cabinets with 2 glass front doors with gilt pilaster column sides above 2 lower doo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Bookcases

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Gold Leaf

John- Richard English Regency Brass Grill Two Door Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stately English Regency style bookcase side cabinet with gilt tooled leather top above a single drawer. Two pierced brass lattice trellis front doors stand between Tuscan columns o...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Bookcases

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Brass

19th century English Regency Mahogany Bookcase with Brass Grillwork
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th century English Regency bookcase featuring solid brass original grill work with gracefully curved doors. Inside there are three adjustable shelves with divider. Fluted det...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

English Regency Mahogany Bookcase China Cabinet With Brass Lattice Doors
Located in Southampton, NJ
A fine Regency 20th c. banded Mahogany two part bookcase cabinet. Features to the top include the handsome cornice, stately decorative brass & glass grille panel doors flanked by cla...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Early 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Three Shelves
Located in Sofia, BG
An early 19th century Regency period mahogany waterfall bookcase, having shaped sides and three open shelves with a large drawer beneath. England, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Style Rosewood Bookcase/Cabinet with Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency style rosewood bookcase with gilt and ebonized accents, grillwork cabinet doors above and curtained doors hiding six (6) interior drawers below, 19th century England.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

Vintage Two Drawer Bevan Funnell Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Open Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Bevan Funnell dwarf open library bookcase in flamed mahogany with twin drawers ...
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20th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Super Tall Regency Style Ebonised Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with seven adjustable shelves. Mounted with brass library light that plugs into wall. From a Miles Redd-decorated New York apartment
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20th Century American Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany book case with an arched cornice, corner urn finials resting on oval floral satinwood inlaid plinths, centered satinwood in...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Extraordinary And Monumental Antique Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine and extremely well-crafted Breakfront in the English Style with great size and incredible attention to detail which includes Dove-Tail joinery. With particularly well-cho...
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19th Century Antique Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Elegant Victorian Oak Handmade Revolving Tabletop Bookcase with Partitions
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Victorian, small revolving tabletop bookcase handmade with dowel partitions, circa late 1800s. Handmade bookcase on swivel footed base. ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Oak

Regency Open Front Bookcase - Mahogany Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Viewings possible in our Hertfordshire warehouse - please contact for an appointment Gorgeous single English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from mahogany Hand cr...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with bronze gallery over two adjustable shelves. The whole flanked by fluted columns with carved acanthus.. Plinth base. Ex Stair And Co. NY. Sold for 34,000 in 2000.
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

English Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany bookcase with 8 brass lattice doors and bronze classical Grecian heads.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Bronze

Regency Open Bookcase Mahogany Book Shelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Mahogany Open Bookcase in the Regency manner This Bookcase Stands upon a Plinth Base. Featuring 5 Fully Adjustable Shelves with ''Double D'' Molding Detail...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Bookcase w/ Flanking Hinged Brass Screen Doors, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany bookcase with a carved molded edge cornice, flanking hinged brass screened doors revealing six interior adjustable shelves, five graduated drawers with perio...
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1790s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Large Late Regency Six Door Mahogany Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and impressive late Regency six door mahogany bookcase attributed to Gillows, the upper section with a triple breakfront cornice above glazed doors with brass diamond trellis grilles, each enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with panelled cupboards decorated with book-matched flame veneers between turned columns with palmette terminals. English, circa 1815. Footnote. A double Breakfront Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, c.1820 The bookcase of large form but of elegant proportions, having a pleasing low waist, always desirable on case furniture of this sort, brass grilles, a plinth base veneered in the finest mahogany and intriguing inlaid quatrefoil shaped escutcheons to the central doors. Designed in the early 19th century “Roman” fashion, this bookcase is one of a small group of such pieces that have been linked in the past to designs provided by the Wyatt family of architects (see for example a bookcase of remarkably similar form offered by Christie’s in London on the 16th of December 2010 with an estimate of £40-£60,000). Although any link with Wyatt must remain purely speculative, the attribution of this bookcase to the firm of Gillows of Lancaster can be made with a much higher degree of confidence. This attribution is based partly on a fine suite of similar library bookcases supplied to Tatton Park and discussed in detail by Dr. Susan Stuart in Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, page 375-377, plates 443 & 444. Of even greater interest is a design for a complete...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Faux Bamboo Secretaire Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A great example of Regency period charm and decorative wit, this secretaire bookcase is crafted entirely from wood detailed to resemble faux bamboo. A distinctive feature of the Rege...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Library Room Cabinetry Reclaimed from Clothworkers' Hall
Located in Ware, GB
Along with various other pieces, this wonderful and complete set of bookcases was reclaimed from the Library room at the Clothworkers' Hall, London. An impressive collection, the R...
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20th Century British Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Pair Walnut Victorian Bookcases Open Book Case
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view these yourself in our Hertfordshire warehouse Stunning pair of walnut Victorian style bookcases These really are a solid and chunky pair, ab...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency Sheraton style open front bookcase in burl walnut Tall and thin so elegant design to this piece We can also split the pair up if you are looking for a single...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

PAIR OF SUPER RARE ANTIQUE REGENCY HAND PAINTED SHERATON WATERFALL BOOKCASEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime pair of original Regency circa 1810-1820 Waterfall bookcases with drawers to the bas...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Oak

Restored Regency Style Revolving Bookcase Drum Table in Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely regency style revolving bookcase drum table with a whiskey brown hand-dyed leather top. A very well-made and solid piece, Excellent ...
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20th Century British Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Walnut Open Bookcase, Regency Inlay Bookcases Study Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency style open front bookcase in walnut Great thing about this piece is the size, plenty of width for all your books and tomes Hand crafted from walnut with satinwood ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A five-tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends inset with brass retaining rods. Finished in an a...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Period Chiffonier Cabinet with Brass Fittings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Regency Period Chiffonier Cabinet, a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted during the Regency era, this cabinet showcases the exqu...
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1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Regency Six Tier Etagere Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style six tier etagere bookcase with X frame supports, carved finials and a lower two drawer shelf. Dimensions: 22" W x 10" D x 73.5" H. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases

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Wood

Vintage Regency Tabletop Etagere - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of refined elegance to your decor with this pair of Vintage Regency Tabletop Etageres. These charming pieces feature multiple tiers with classic Regency detailing, perfec...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Bookcases

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Wood

Pair Regency Bookcases Open Walnut Book Shelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair Regency Bookcases Open Walnut Book Shelf These wonderful bookcases stand upon turned feet with carved and fluted columns. Each bookcase is divided into 2 sections, each section ...
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1920s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

Regency Period Black and Gilt Painted Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
REGENCY PARCEL-GILT AND EBONIZED BOOKCASE CABINET Continental, circa second half of the 19th century 59 3/8" H x 17 1/4" D x 42 3/4" W An ebonized and gilt one-piece bookcase cabin...
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19th Century Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

19th Century English Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase with Hidden Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 19th century English regency period Rosewood breakfront bookcase. “Plain and neat” but refined with details such as row of horizontal shelves hidden by the bottom rail of the gl...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

English Regency Book Matched Mahogany Bookcase with Tiered Shelving, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency book matched mahogany bookcase with three tiered shelving, cross hatching, turned bulbous ringed columns with urn finials, wooden k...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair of Fine Antique Regency Hardwood Brass Gallery & Marble Dwarf Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of original Regency circa 1810-1820 mahogany open library bookcases with Italian marble tops surmounted with brass gallery rail...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Marble, Brass

Regency Bookcase Glazed Cabinet Mahogany Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency mahogany 2 door glazed bookcase of petite proportions This bookcase stands upon bracket feet Period Regency antique bookcase The lower doors being of a panelled form The uppe...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

IMPORTANT PAIR OF 2.1 METER TALL REGENCY HARDWOOD WATERFALL LiBRARY BOOKCASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, Important and highly collectable pair of Regency circa 1810-1820 hand carved depicting flow...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Hardwood, Pine

Pair of English Regency Rosewood Chiffoniers Cabinets Bookcases ca. 1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF REGENCY INLAID INDIAN ROSEWOOD CHIFFONIERS WITH BRASS GRILLS London, circa 1810 44 1/8" H x 11 7/8" D x 29 3/4" W An elegant pair of Indian rosewood chiffoniers of fine qua...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Regency Open Bookcase Walnut Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous single English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from walnut Hand crafted in England to centuries old traditions - will last for many generations Great inv...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

Regency Library Steps Mahogany Spiral Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency style library steps in mahogany Half spiral design, great interiors piece Steps are inscribed in metal with : Studio Globe Wernicke Some of our items are in ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good Regency secretaire bookcase. Constructed in mahogany, rising from feet of circular form, the lower section having two blind doors with fielded panels, enclosing a shelved i...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency Sheraton style open front bookcase in burl walnut Tall and thin so elegant design to this piece We can also split the pair up if you are looking for a single...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

Exceptional Inlaid Antique Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant Antique Cabinet with fine form and having a trim side profile. A tall Antique Bookcase cabinet in two parts with fine details includin...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Mahogany

Pair Open Bookcases - Sheraton Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Viewings possible in our Hertfordshire warehouse - please contact for an appointment Gorgeous pair of English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from mahogany Hand c...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair of English Regency–Style Mahogany Bookcases with Brass Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and beautifully proportioned pair of English Regency–style mahogany bookcases, dating from the early 20th century. Each piece features a warm, rich mahogany finish and clas...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Walnut Open Bookcase - Sheraton Regency Bookcases Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are looking at a single English Sheraton style openfront bookcase hand crafted from the finest walnut. This lovely piece is the perfect mix of decorative beauty and practical fun...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk Cabinet, 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, standing on splay feet with graduated drawers above featuring original sphynx style handles and typical Regency ebony inlays. circa 1800 The i...
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Early 1800s Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Regency bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency 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 Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bevan Funnell Ltd., Williams & Gibton, and Arthur Brett. 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 $971 and tops out at $128,000 while the average work can sell for $6,588.

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