Victorian Bookcases

Antique Victorian side by side / secretary desk / bookcase / display case. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Art Nouveau styling with curio cabinet next to a drop front secretary ove...

This an elegant antique mahogany revolving bookcase by the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid mahogany with slats t...

A late victorian Arts and crafts style Carved Oak Bookcase. Adjustable Height shelves. Measuring 36" in width, 13.5" in depth and 48".

This is an elegant antique oak revolving bookcase, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid oak with slats to each side with fixed shelves on a plinth base and revolves on a solid ca...

A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Mea...

A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian or Renaissance Revival triple bookcase cabinet or display cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Late 19th Century Carved oak, with gl...

An exceptional antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival triple bookcase, display cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1880s Carved cherry wood, wi...

This is an antique astragal glazed bookcase. An English, mahogany and marble display book cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Elegant Victorian bookcase with a...

Beautiful antique mahogany bookcase from the early Victorian era. Equipped with 8 glass doors. The middle 2 doors are set back slightly. This gives the cabinet just that little extra...

Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above a pair of carved mahogany glazed doors opening to revea...

A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys. Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high) All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown. Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks. Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine. One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...

A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts bookcase USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with glass front doors, and brass hardware. Cabinet doors and drawers lock. Two keys include...

This English-made monumental breakfront bookcase from the 1870s is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship and neoclassical design. The bookcase stands with impressive ar...

A gorgeous antique Victorian, Arts & Crafts, or Renaissance Revival bookcase In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with glass front doors. Interior shelv...

This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Excepti...

A gorgeous Victorian or American Colonial style cherry wood five shelf etagere or bookshelf with carved finial details USA, circa late 19th century Measures: 31.75"W x 10"D x 5...

This late 19th Century English bookcase is a rare find for its stylistic 'lightness' in an era characterized by heavier design lines. The spindle-top bookcase is in outstanding condi...

This is an antique country house bookcase. A Scottish, oak library book cabinet in Gothic revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fine country house library...

Good quality Victorian mahogany library bookcase dating to circa 1870, the upper section fitted with a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving Circa date 1840 Bought from ...

Absolutely stunning hand carved Swiss Black Forest very dark brown possibly Walnut wood (sometimes confused with Irish Bog Oak from Ireland) foldable Bookslide of exceptional quality...

Large fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut canterbury having six turned solid walnut finials to the top, burr walnut frieze with bobbin turned columns, three book...

A beautiful Victorian stepback hutch. Features a naturally weathered, distressed and paneled oak frame. The upper hutch has semi-arched doors with applied carved foliate and opens t...

Large Chippendale library bookcase featuring a six-door lower section with central risalit and a matching six-door glazed upper cabinet. The glass doors display refined geometric mun...

This is an antique display bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed two-door book cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A pleasing example of period craftsmanship,...

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, arched glass bookcase cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bookca...

Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany glazed bookcase having a quality figured mahogany top above a single drawer above a pair of figured mahogany arched shaped moulded glazed d...

A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian triple bookcase In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burl wood drawer fronts, and original brass hardware. S...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Victorian Burnt Bamboo Stick & Ball Small Bookcase Curio Shelf. Circa...

This stunning 19th-century Victorian burl walnut display cabinet features beautifully figured veneers, rounded corners, and two tall glass-panel doors that open to reveal shelving. T...

An outstanding antique American Empire or Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Mahogany, with carved columns, glass front doors, and orig...

We delight to offer for sale this stunning late 19th century oak revolving bookcase, set with presentation plaque inscribed to 'Mrs. Mangin', dated July 31st 1899 , lovely condition ...

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...

Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co, with adjustable shelves between fluted stiles on plinth base - 41"w x 12"d x 43"h

A beautiful antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival lighted triple bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of R. J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with glass front d...

Fantastic Eastlake Victorian Mahogany 2 door 2 drawer bookcase, all original and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear to the finish. Some minor wear but nothing of note. Glass door knobs...

Stunning open mahogany bookcase. From the Victorian period with the rounded corners characteristic of that era. Beautiful warm mahogany color and appearance. This is a so-called brea...

Great quality late 19th century French Empire period bookcase. Having a moulded cornice above a pair of shaped glazed doors with original old glass and flanked by pilasters terminati...

This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly c...

A beautiful antique Victorian bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of R. J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with glass front doors. Interior shelves are adjustable....

Good pair of 19th Century English painted bookcases. 1840 Upper shelf depth - 11.5"(26.5cm) One bookcase has fixed upper shelves and the other has adjustable shelves. If you'd lik...

Early victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, circa 1850. Comprising of 5 sections. Plinth, cupboard, middle section, glazed unit and cornice. Made front the fin...

A beautiful antique Victorian step back bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Cabinet locks,...

Elegant English bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century with glazed windows Very beautiful large model which has two glass doors on the upper part and two doors at the bottom ...

Monumental Victorian Parcel-Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Possibly by Gillows of Lancaster, England, circa 1890 A magnificent and architecturally proportioned late Victorian m...

Late 19th century Swedish style breakfront pine bookcase with reeded diamonds to the door. 1890. Centre shelf depth: 12-inches (30cm) Wings: 9.5-inches (24cm) Internal reference...

Late 19th century English pine breakfront library bookcase with open adjustable shelves to the top section. 1890. Top section comes off the base. Code: 8794 Dimensions: W: 89" (2...

An exceptional antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival triple bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with glass front doors. Cabinets lo...

Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840. Dimensions 122 inches (310 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 ...

Outstanding quality large antique Victorian astral glazed carved mahogany bookcase having a magnificent quality carved pieced swan neck cornice above a pair of astral glazed doors op...

Imposing Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase This bookcase stands upon a plinth base Circa 1880 The lower section of the bookcase having 2 astragal glazed doors with bevelled glas...

Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany bookcase having a shaped cornice above a pair of mahogany glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves above a mahogany cupboard...

Antique Victorian Handmade Mahogany Revolving Tabletop Bookcase With In-Lay Detailing & Flame Mahogany Top Well executed handmade made bookcase on rotating base. Extra dimens...

Good quality 19th century English oak library bookcase. 1870. Adjustable shelving on top and bottom. Upper shelf depth: 6.5-inches Base shelf depth: 1...

Large antique late 19th English Victorian reclaimed oak hutch. Features an arcaded front with partial turned and carved columns set around birdseye maple back panelling and 'C' scro...

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival bookcase In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1880s Ornate carved oak, with glass front doors. Interior shelves are ad...

A beautiful antique Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Gorgeous burled walnut, with glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and key is included...

A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...

This is a Canterbury or bookcase or 3-stage display or server made in England, circa 1870. The piece is made of Kashmir walnut (the finest cut of Burr Walnut). There is a pierced bra...

A handsome and unusual early Victorian mahogany two door bookcase / cabinet dating to c.1850. The top section with rectangular moulded cornice above two arched glazed doors and a lo...

Here we have a good example of a good quality Victorian mahogany library bookcase The bookcase stands upon a plinth base Circa 1860 The lower section having 2 doors with arch detail ...