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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
Bevan Funnell Astral Glazed Hardwood Library Display Bookcase Regency Style
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Bevan Funnell LTD glazed mahogany bookcase. Well made in the 20th century, it has dental-s...
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20th Century English Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Hardwood

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

Antique English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Narrow Etagere, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated Antique English Regency Style mahogany Narrow Etagere in good condition. Great for displaying arts and other ornamental objects. Measures...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Mahogany and Brass Tabletop Bookstand, from a Parish-Hadley Design Commission
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., England, mahogany brass mounted rotating stand divided into four compartments, topped with a brass finial. A handsome addition to any desk, providing an interesting talking point and a fine way to store your upcoming reads. An opportunity to own a piece of design history coming as it does from a Parish-Hadley commission. Dimensions: 14"h x 11"squ Condition: Good, minor rubbing to finish, brass with burnished patina, foot and spindle appear to be replaced. Provenance: Furnishings from the Estate of Barbara Allen...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

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

Antique English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Narrow Etagere, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated Antique English regency style mahogany narrow etagere in good condition. Great for displaying arts and other ornamental objects. Height is...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Rare Regency Library Bookcase with Hidden Build in Coat Cupboards Leather Trim
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Regency period solid mahogany Library bookcase with built in twin back cupboards for hanging coats. I have honestly never seen another bookcase like this, it is exceptionally rare, the main body is two separate bookcases that are joined by a removable central stretcher that is carved top to bottom in a barley twist style with Corinthian pillar detailing. Each bookcase has removable and height adjustable shelves. I have two additional shelves which are not pictured. Each shelf was custom made to hold and recess the leather you can see which is totally original. It is naturally distressed and worn but it still exists which is amazing. At the back of each bookcase you have cupboard doors which reveal large cloak room...
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19th Century European Antique Regency Bookcases

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Fine Antique Regency Hardwood Brass Gallery & Marble Dwarf Bookcases
Located in GB
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

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

19th Century English Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase with Hidden Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
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

Pair of Mahogany Regency Style Carved Griffin Bookcase Curio Stands Horner Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mahogany English Regency Style Carved Winged Griffin Whatnot Curio Stands in the R.J. Horner Style. The pair features finely detailed full figure...
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Early 20th Century Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Wide Regency Open Bookcase, Mahogany Inlay Library Study
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency style open front bookcase in mahogany Good size to this, very wide for all those books you never read Hand crafted from mahogany with satinwood banding and inlay w...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4749, exceptional Regency rosewood bookcase, having adjustable leather top with removable book holder above 2 panelled and arched sections and 2 open sections, each with 2 height a...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

Regency Bookcase Secretaire Desk Antique Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase. This Quality Bookcase Stands Upon Splay Feet with a Shaped Apron. 2 panelled Doors with Boxwood Line inlays the doors open to reveal 2 Sliding T...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair Regency Bookcases - Mahogany Open Front Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous pair of Regency style open front bookcases - Classic pair of mahogany bookcases with adjustable shelving - Hand crafted from mahogany with satinwood inlay work to the top ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique English Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Glasgow, GB
Furnish your home with timeless elegance – introducing our antique Regency rosewood waterfall bookcase, made in England circa 1820. Crafted with exq...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

A Pair of Regency Rosewood Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
An incredible, monumental pair of English Regency Rosewood bookcases. Dating from the second quarter of the 19th century, each with a molded, rectangular cornice above two astragal-g...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Rosewood

Fine quality early 19th century flame mahogany bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine example of a regency period bookcase circa 1820. Very much in the manor of Thomas Hope.  Matching flame mahogany veneers from top to bottom.  Comprising of 3 sections, lower ca...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

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

Regency Library Ladder English Mahogany Book Study Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Regency style library ladder in mahogany Great looking interiors piece what scrolls around with seven steps Perfect for the large bookcase or library study Some of our items ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

148CM TALL RESTORED REGENCY STYLE REVOLVING HARDWOOD LiBRARY BOOKCASE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable Regency style circa 1930's revolving library bookcase in mahogany Please...
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1930s English Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Hardwood

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

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Mahogany

Pair Regency Open Bookcases Mahogany Adjustable Shelving Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of Regency Sheraton style open front bookcases Hand crafted from mahogany with gently curved shape to front Adjustable shelving via slat system easy to use Intricate in...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Ct. English Regency Mahogany Bookcase / Desk with Fitted Interior
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Early 19th Century English Regency cylindrical desk and bookcase. Bookcase is mahogany with ebony inlays and fitted tiger maple interior. Circa 1820. Perfect use for a desk with glas...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

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Wood

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular finished top with brass gallery over a brass inlaid frieze and a pair of brass inlaid glazed doors enclosing shelves. Raised on lions paw feet. Sold Christies, New York A...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Regency Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Lambs Manchester 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase (Stamped Lamb and Co) Circa 1880 This Quality Breakfront Bookcase is Rather Unusual Having Glazed Doors to the Lower and Upper Section. ...
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1880s Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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 Canterbury Antique Book Stand Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Regency Canterbury. Period Regency This Canterbury Stands Upon Turned Legs with Original Brass Castors. Featuring Turned and Fluted Columns. The Canterbury Having 3 Shaped S...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland - Smith Regency Bookcase 5 Shelf Etagere Leather With Brass Rails Finia
Located in Cookeville, TN
Extremely rare and exquisitely crafted Maitland -Smith late 20th Century Sculpted Monkey Bookcase Etagere with 5 shelves. Glass shelves are extremely thick and heavy, coming in at ab...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Bookcases

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Brass, Bronze

Mahogany Bow Front Display China Cabinet by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This a traditional mahogany bow front display or china cabinet with two doors by Leighton Hall. It features a delicately bowed front shape. The cabinet features two bottom doors with...
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2010s American Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A rare small Regency Mahogany secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster c 1830
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Small Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster This very rare small sized figured mahogany secretaire bookcase has been beautifully made in the Regency wo...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Glazed Bookcase From The 19th Century - England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little mahogany display cabinet or glazed bookcase from the beginning of the 19th century of very good quality Very beautiful English work in mahogany which stands out by its...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a distinctive Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase, crafted around 1830. This piece is a unique find, featuring an open bookcase atop a fixed...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

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

17th Century French Two-Part Bibliothèque De Boiserie in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare French bibliothèque from the 17th century with original silver leaf and paint. This monumental piece is comprised of two parts and came from a large, prominent property in Sai...
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17th Century French Antique Regency Bookcases

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Silver Leaf

PAIR OF SUPER RARE ANTIQUE REGENCY HAND PAINTED SHERATON WATERFALL BOOKCASEs
Located in GB
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

Materials

Oak

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

Regency Twisted Metal Rope 4 Tier Glass Shelf Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage regency 4 tier glass shelf Etagere. Features a twisted metal rope pagoda frame.
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1990s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal

STUNNiNG ARTHUR BRETT SATINWOOD WALNUT REVOLVING BOOKCASE TABLE LION'S PAW FEEt
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very unique, Arthur Brett of Norwich, hand made in England, Satinwood, Walnut & rosewood revolving book...
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20th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Regency Open Bookcase - Satinwood Sheraton Bookcases
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Stunning English Regency style bookcase in gorgeous satinwood - We normally have similar bookcases in mahogany so it was a joy to find this in satinwood - perfect for modern interi...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Satinwood

English Regency Bookcase of Mahogany with Gilt Bronze and Ebonized Ornament
Located in Dallas, TX
a Regency bookcase of mahogany and mahogany veneers with gilt bronze mounts and ebonized applied decoration, glazed doors above with large panes of glass and gilt bonze trim, adjusta...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair Regency Bookcases - Open Sheraton Satinwood 7 ft English
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of English Regency style bookcases in gorgeous satinwood We normally have similar bookcases in mahogany so it was a joy to find these in satinwood - perfect for modern ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Satinwood

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 detail...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Open Bookcases
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique breakfront open bookcases in walnut. They were made in England, they date from around the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding and they are a very usef...
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1930s British Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

Regency Satinwood Open Bookcase Sheraton Inlay Breakfront Bookcases
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Satinwood open front breakfront bookcase in the Sheraton manner Elegant and practical piece Shelves are adjustable so you can fit different sized books and decorative pieces in Intricate marquetry inlay in the Sheraton manner Bookcase comes in three parts so easy to move around We have another one if you are looking for a pair of these bookcases Viewings available by appointment possible at our Hertfordshire showroom Note if you would like to view in our Herts showroom please contact us first as some of our goods are in storage but we can arrange for it to be ready for a viewing with slight advance warning Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote Please fire away with any questions or enquiries Our Hertfordshire antiques showroom...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Satinwood

Beacon Hill Mahogany Regency Style Bookcase
Located in Parkesburg, PA
1pc cabinet, dome top with factory original antique colonial yellow/gold background, beaded molding on the face with flower medallions, figured lower...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair Regency Bookcases, Satinwood Open Front Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning Regency style bookcases in satinwood with Sheraton inlay Both are offered solid and sturdy, ready for home use right away Made in satinwood with walnut inlay G...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Satinwood

English Regency Rosewood Bookcase with Ebonized Detailing Adjustable Shelves
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency rosewood bookcase with three adjustable shelves. This bookcase is set apart by having an ebonized top and ebonized reeded moldings to the shelves and the carcass. ...
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1830s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

Fine 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Bookcase Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 19th century English Regency rosewood and brass inlayed secretary bookcase. Fine quality. Cabinet storage on the bottom.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Pair of Regency Mahogany Library Bookcases with Rosewood Inlay
Located in London, GB
Pair of Regency mahogany library bookcases, English, circa 1830. A pair of Regency mahogany and rosewood library bookcases. The two glazed doors enclose multiple shelves with panell...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Wood, Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4543 A large Regency bookcase in mahogany, having architectural pediment above string inlaid flamed mahogany frieze and a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing 8 height adjustabl...
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1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

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

Satinwood Open Bookcase, Regency Bookcases Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning Regency style bookcase in satinwood with Sheraton inlay Offered solid and sturdy, ready for home use right away Made in satinwood ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Satinwood

Regency Revival Bookcase Glazed Library Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Revival mahogany glazed library bookcase. This bookcase stands upon a plinth base. The 2 lower doors being of a panelled form with wonderful l...
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1980s Vintage 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 storage furniture and 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, Williams & Gibton, Baker Furniture Company, and Beacon Hill. 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 £762 and tops out at £101,447 while the average work can sell for £5,533.

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