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
English Regency Honduran Mahogany Etagere. C1810
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Regency Honduran Mahogany Etagere. C1810
Unique piece purchased in France
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Message us with any questions.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
English Regency Style Mahogany Étagère
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) narrow mahogany mirrored back etagere with black marble top and upper shelf with gallery and bronze trim.
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Regency Ebonized Bookcase with Gilt Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Regency style ebonized bookcase with gilt detail. Three sections with two adjustable shelves. Great as a media cabinet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Designs by Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th century Regency period fiddle-back mahogany secretaire bookcase, in the manner of Thomas Hope, having scrolled and anthemion carved cornice with central applied bronze plaque depicting classical heads. The bookcase, with ebony framed panels throughout, having geometric glazing bars above secretaire drawer and panelled cupboard doors below, supported on bold lion's paw feet.
The tragedy and comedy masks, represented on the top of the bookcase, are possibly designed by Thomas Hope. Hope represented a series of comic and tragic masks in his book “Household Furniture...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century 'Regency Period, 1820s' English Fine Quality Mahogany Desktop Book
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century (Regency Period, 1820s) English fine quality mahogany desktop book stand with elegant spindles turned upright. Supports and scrolling ends to...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
George Bullock Breakfront Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Side Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine early 19th-century Grecian revival side cabinet in the manner of George Bullock, two glazed central doors flanked by cupboards with inlaid marquetry panels of foliate floral d...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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 ...
Category
20th Century Regency Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Brass and Mahogany Bookcase (Manner of Gillows)
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (Early 19th Century) mahogany bookcase with reeded columnar angles flanking glazed doors over green silk lined brass grilled doors on lions paw feet. (Manner of Gillo...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Regency Revival Bookcase Open Bookshelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Open Bookcase or bookshelf in the Regency manner
This Bookcase is Raised upon Bracket Feet.
Circa 1920
The Bookcase Comprises of 3 Sections.
Each Section Having 2 Adjustable...
Category
1920s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Walnut Bookcases - Regency Sheraton Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are looking at a pair of English Sheraton style openfront bookcases hand crafted from the finest walnut. This lovely pair are the perfect mix of decorative beauty and practical f...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
$15,318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ANTIQUE REGENCY CiRCA 1815 DWARF OPEN WATERFALL BOOKCASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1815-1820 Flamed Mahogany dwarf open Library bookcases with cupboard ...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
$4,117 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Regency Open Bookcase Double Book Shelf Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large Regency mahogany open bookcase.
This quality bookcase is raised upon a plinth base.
Period Regency
The lower section having 3 panelled doors, the doors featuring typical brass
...
Category
20th Century Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th century Regency Satinwood Breakfront Glazed Floor Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An early 19th century Regency satinwood breakfront glazed floor bookcase. The bookcase is cross banded in satinwood and is raised on four flat turned wood bun feet
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
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 ...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$13,452 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
$4,275 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique English Regency Indian Rosewood Inverted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality Indian Regency rosewood inverted breakfront bookcase dating to circa 1820. With a stunning pierced scrolling fretwork back with tu...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$10,800 Sale Price
40% Off
George IV Yew-wood Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A George IV yew-wood veneered and crossbanded secretaire bookcase.
The upper part with a moulded cornice, fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of Gothic pointed arch gla...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Yew
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
Category
20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century large Regency mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with brass grilles of intricate form, opening to reveal four adjustable shelves, ...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$5,435 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Regency Rosewood Open Bookshelves
Located in London, GB
A fine quality pair of early 19th century Regency period rosewood open bookshelves, having gilt brass columned superstructures mounted with pierced ga...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
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
...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Irish Regency Side Cabinet Bookcase by Williams & Gibton of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Irish Regency period brass inlaid side cabinet by "Williams & Gibton" of small proportions, with green marble top over a plain frieze and a glazed door, stamped with No. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Satinwood Floor Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century floor bookcases of rectangular form in satinwood with mahogany line inlay, terminating on four tapering square feet. The stepped top is raised...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of Regency Period Rosewood Open Bookcases
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th Century Regency period figured rosewood Open Bookshelves of unusual small proportions, in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, having brass galleried mirror...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
$27,178 / set
19th Century Irish Regency Bookcase by Williams & Gibton of Dublin, Ireland
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Irish late Regency early William IV mahogany freestanding double waterfall bookcase, stamped "Williams & Gibton. The upper section with three graduated shelves to either ...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century regency period rosewood bookcases
Located in London, GB
An unusual near pair of early 19th century Regency period rosewood Bookcases, boxwood line and ‘fleur-de-lys’ inlaid throughout, havin...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Boxwood, Rosewood
$52,161 / set
Regency Rosewood Canterbury
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good Regency rosewood canterbury: rare model with 2 drawers; the divisions in the form of an X supported by carved circular laurel wreaths; the t...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Late Regency Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase, Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency rosewood breakfront open bookcase, attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with three adjustable shelves, with tooled leather dust fringes, divided by four fluted p...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Bookcase Mahogany Glazed Cabinet 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Regency Mahogany Glazed Bookcase. This Bookcase is Raised Upon Bracket Feet.
Circa 1815
The Lower Section Having 2 Paneled Doors.
The Upper Astragal Glazed...
Category
1810s Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An exceptional fine early 19th century, Regency period brass, mahogany, satinwood and boxwood inlay secretaire bookcase. The upper section with a surmounted by an ornate fretted bras...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
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 ...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
English Regency Sheraton-Style Secretary and Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency period mahogany and satinwood two-piece secretary cabinet. Pine secondary wood. Top section having a shaped cornice with an ebonized lion medallion flanked by sphinxe...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Regency Breakfront Low Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency breakfront low bookcase, the shaped statuary marble top raised over four brass grilled and lined doors with brass closing...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Late Regency Rosewood Breakfront Four Door Side Cabinet, Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency rosewood breakfront four door side cabinet, attributed to Gillows, the shaped top with a brass gallery above four doors fitted with trellis-and-rosette grilles relined...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
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...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Miniature Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of miniature mahogany Regency era waterfall bookcases with brass castor feet, brass handles, two graduated shelves & single drawers below.
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$27,865 / set
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Birds Eye Maple Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency birds eye maple open bookcase, of rectangular form with a shaped top surmounted by the original brass gallery, above two adjustable shelves and two mirror-fronted cupboards...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Late Regency Gonçalo Alves Two-Door Side Cabinet Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency Gonçalo Alves two-door side cabinet firmly attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with two glazed doors retaining the original brass trelliswork centred on rosette...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Late Regency Bird’s-Eye Maple Cylindrical Open Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency bird’s-eye maple cylindrical open bookcase attributed to Gillows, the circular leather-inset top above four sections divided by panelled uprights, each with two adjust...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple
English Regency Period Goncalo Alves and Gilt Brass Secretaire Bookcase
By John Mclean
Located in London, GB
A Regency period secretaire bookcase attributed to John Mclean of London.
Constructed in a well figured goncalo alves, with extensive use of gilt brass accents. Rising from compressed ball brass feet, the lower section consists of two blind cupboard...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Regency '19th Century' Faux Bamboo Étagère
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (19th century) narrow pine faux bamboo trimmed étagère / what-not with three open shelves and slat sides having a bottom drawer.
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Pine
Elegant Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, Great Form and Proportions
Located in Buchanan, MI
Elegant Regency rosewood chiffonier, great form and proportions. Two shelves with mirror back plate over two doors with brass grills. Great color and patination.
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century Regency Rosewood Double Sided Bookcase
Located in Folkestone, GB
19th Century English bookcase in the Manner of Gillows.
A fine and unusual Regency rosewood double sided bookcase of rectangular form with rounde...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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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