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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
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

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...
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1810s Antique 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 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 adjustable shelves and fitted with original working lock and a key, all flanked by fluted columns, the projecting base having 2...
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1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Bookcase
$9,360 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

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

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.
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Mid-20th Century Regency Bookcases

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Regency Style Rustic Walnut Wood Open Shelves Bookcase
Located in Firenze, IT
This multifunctional display cabinet with open shelves shows the rustic and simple line typical of Florentine 19th Century piece of furniture. This amazingly useful and functional pi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Regency Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Boxwood, Rosewood

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 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 Horner Style Carved Mahogany Griffin Bookcase Curio Stands - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Mahogany Regency Style Carved Griffin Bookcase Curio Stands in the Horner Style. Item features finely detailed full figured winged griffins, pierce carved gallery, column sup...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Wood, Mahogany

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

Pair of Chettle Open Bookcases
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of regency style mahogany open bookcases with reeded central, end pilasters and adjustable shelves all resting upon elegant torpedo design feet. We are currently working to a...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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...
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1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

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

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

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

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

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 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

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...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Walnut

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, ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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 ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Hardwood

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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Silk, Rosewood

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
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Bookcases

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Glass, 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 ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Satinwood

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

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

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

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Brass

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...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

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

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

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

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

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

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Brass

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...
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1820s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique 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

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Wood

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

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Mahogany

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

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...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Bookcases

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Marble

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. ...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Bookcases

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Marble

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

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 ...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

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...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Satinwood

148CM TALL RESTORED REGENCY STYLE REVOLVING HARDWOOD LiBRARY BOOKCASE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Birdseye Maple

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...
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1920s Vintage Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

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...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

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...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

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

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.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Brass

Fine Regency Period Secretaire Bookcase By Walker Of Lancaster
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super quality flame mahogany secretaire library bookcase with swanneck pediment and lancet glazing. The secretaire drawer with a fitted removable writing slope and is stamped with ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

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

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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