Hand-Crafted Bookcases

A fine quality American made George II style bookcase, breakfront, china cabinet in mahongay with inayed boxwood. This piece has a glass upper section with glass shelves and an arche...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Bevan Funnell dwarf open library bookcase in flamed mahogany with twin drawers ...

19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a stunning testament to the artistic talents of French sculptors combined with master craftsman cabinetmaking skills. Util...

Bookcase Excellence with wooden structure in black lacquered finish, with vertical parts in casted solid brass with wood veining pattern covered with gold leaf. Bookcase with polish...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home, the Althorp Estate, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights of Nettlebed and has touch activated top lights The Althorp estate is widely considered one of, if not the finest English country home left standing. You can see clips of the tours online, the place is an absolute marvel of English history. The estate is owned, and has been by the Spencer family’s for over 500 years, I’ll include the history below. The estate is currently in the stewardship of the Earl of Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother The bookcase itself is very fine, in flamed mahogany and has glass shelves and top spot lights which are activated by touching any one of the three right door hinges, each light has three dimness settings. The piece is fully stamped for Theodore Alexander the maker on the locks, Brights of Nettlebed for the retailer and the right drawer has what looks to be pewter, Althorp family crest inside. This bookcase breaks down into five easy to transport pieces, you have the base which is one unit, the three top bookcase sections are all separate and the top cornice is also one removable piece Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been cherished since new and is a very fine piece indeed Dimensions Height:- 233cm, the brass urns on the very top can be unscrewed if ceiling height is an issue, they are 11cm tall each Width:- 167cm Depth:- 50.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Althorp history Althorp (popularly pronounced /'??l???rp/ AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London, situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992. It was also the home of Lady Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) from her parents' divorce until her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. Althorp is mentioned as a small hamlet in the Domesday Book as "Olletorp", and by 1377 it had become a village with a population of more than fifty people. By 1505 there were no longer any tenants living there, and in 1508, John Spencer purchased Althorp estate with the funds generated from his family's sheep-rearing business. Althorp became one of the prominent stately homes in England. The palace dates to 1688, replacing an earlier house that was once visited by Charles I. The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were regularly held, attracting many prominent members of Great Britain's ruling class. George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, who owned Althorp between 1783 and his death in 1834, developed one of the largest private libraries in Europe at the palace, which grew to over 100,000 books by the 1830s. After falling on hard times, John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as the Red Earl, in 1892 sold much of the collection to Enriqueta Rylands, who was building the University of Manchester Library. Many of Althorp's furnishings were sold off during the twentieth century, and between 1975 and 1992 alone approximately 20% of the contents were auctioned. The house at Althorp was a "classically beautiful" red brick Tudor building, but its appearance was radically altered, starting in 1788, when the architect Henry Holland was commissioned to make extensive changes. Mathematical tiles were added to the exterior, encasing the brick, and four Corinthian pilasters were added to the front. The grand hall entrance to the house, Wootton Hall, was cited by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the noblest Georgian room in the county". The Great Dining Room in the east wing extension of the house was added in 1877 to designs by John Macvicar Anderson, its walls hung with faded, red damask silk. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to Althorp from Spencer House in London during the Blitz for safekeeping and still remain. The Picture Gallery stretches for 115 feet (35 m) on the first floor of the west wing, and is one of the best remaining examples of the original Tudor oak woodwork and ambiance in the mansion. It has an extensive collection of portraits, including Anthony van Dyck's War and Peace, a John de Critz...

Mid century Scandinavian birch open bookcase circa 1940. Fine example of Swedish mid century craftsmanship. Central open bookcase aperture fitted with 2 fully adjustable shelves, fl...

Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase circa 1950. Good quality birch and kingwood low open bookcase with cupboard. Dark stained birch top and sides with kingwood ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very rare original William Baker & Co Ltd “The Oxford” legal Library stacking bookcases This are pretty much the finest pair o...

Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard circa 1950. Elegant piece of Swedish design with it's flowing lines and art deco inspiration. Rich golden elm colour, featu...

Antiques of London This is a stunning Antique Victorian English Solid Oak Revolving Bookcase in the Jacobean style, beautifully hand-carved and full of character. Crafted from sol...

24-Legged Bookcase can be located at various places in interiors according to usage. The size of the bookcase can be extended by adding modules. Each module is 150 cm length. The bookcase, which composed of two modules, has 24 wooden round legs. It is made of walnut veneered, silk matte varnish on mdf and raw walnut wooden lathe legs.

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Charming Vintage Dwarf Open Bookcase. It features fixed shelves, perfect for displaying a curated collection of books an...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extra large Burr Walnut book table with twin lockable cupboards and original key A very good looking well made and decorative pie...

Solid oak Renaissance Revival bookcase with superbly hand carved decorations. If you are familiar with style elements of the Renaissance era then you will immedidately recognize this practical size bookcase as a Renaissance Revival antique. In this particular case, you are looking at a Dutch specimen from the 1800s. If you are looking for a piece of this not-too-large and rare size then this bookcase could be perfect. It also is as strong and stable as the day it was made and its rare size and shape make this handcrafted, two-door bookcase an absolute joy to own, to use and to look at. The combination of the arched design of the upper parts of the doors with the antique glass panels...

This stunning wall unit is a fine example of Joaquim Tenreiro's work, which is an emblematic master of the mid-20th century modern Brazilian furniture design. Tenreiro is often celeb...

Beautifully handcrafted and excellent condition two-piece Gothic bookcase. We are always on the lookout for top quality carved and handcrafted Gothic Revival antiques and to have fo...

Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase circa 1900. Superb quality piece of Swedish made furniture with influences from Biedermeier and empire periods. Stepped top...

Glass Case Genova large with aluminum structure in veneered brass finish. With fused carved clear glass structure and doors, 6mm thickness. Inside tempere...

We are is delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable vintage metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps with Berger seat and leather upholstered steps A good looking well made and decorative library armchair which metamorphosises into a library steps. The chair has the original patinated bergere seat and the steps have leather upholstery which has been upholstered very flat so you have a good even tread. The steps are quite special on this one because they have a small hand rail...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George III Thomas Chippendale style mahogany bookcase on serpentine chest of drawers A glorious find, truly stunning, after original Thomas...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Important, fully restored, bookcase back kidney desk attributed to Gillow’s of Lancaster. This is one of the finest desks I have ever owned, the design was originally made by Gillows of Lancaster, you can see the same desk selling for £100,000-£120,000 with other dealers. The piece has been on a journey restoration wise, the top was removed and sent to a desk leather specialist in Brighton, they fitted the finest quality, extra large single piece of cattle hide leather, it was then gold leaf embossed with an oversized geometric boarder and secondarily embossed with a rope twist boarder, the top and base were then taken to London where my third generation trained...

Antique French Henri II Neoclassical Open Bookcase represents a tailored expression of the neoclassical revival style that has persevered for century after century! Crafted from sol...

Important Venetian bookcase from the early decades of the 19th century, made entirely of solid walnut. The solid and well-proportioned structure features a distinctive "bridge" confi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Sheraton Revival mahogany & Satinwood revolving bookcase table A very good looking well made and decorative piece. Made in...

PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase. From circa 1850-60 and most definitely, “IRISH”. Made of gorgeous flamed Cuban mahogany which would have been imported from the British Colonies at the end of the 18th Century and early 19th Century. This piece of is of IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONS. It is a real STATEMENT piece and of EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY. It has a very ‘Regency Style’ pelmet or crown with egg and dart moldings under a very straight line crown. The top section consists of a 4 door bookcase, each with 3 shelving areas. It appears to retain it’s original glass, but it could likewise have been replaced at some time during it’s long life, as it is very rare to find pieces that have not suffered breakages over 150+ years. Each bookcase door still retains the original moldings to the front with a star shape above and below a central circular viewing panel. Each section is separated by a carved and fluted roman column/pillar. The bookcase section rests on top of the base, which consists of a beautiful central secretaire desk accessed by drop down front with working lock and key and rests on 2 pull out rests on either side. The secretary portion has a central tabernacle, with an inlaid oval satinwood medallion above another scallop shell drawer. It has 6 smaller drawers and 8 cubbies. The 2 pillars on either side of the central tabernacle are secret drawers and pull out. The curved crowns above the cubbies on either side are likewise secret drawers and pull out. Either side of the secretary there are 2 drawers (4 total) with a press or cupboard underneath. Under the secretary there are 4 large central drawers. The brasses and hardware are all original to the piece (save 2 extra hinges that have been attached to the drop down secretary to give it more support and stability. Again, each section is separated by a turned and fluted column/pillar which replicates the 2 side pillars to the central tabernacle of the secretary. The piece sits on 8 curved feet. This was an extremely high quality piece when made. This is also supported by the fact that the secondary woods are also mahogany and not pine or oak for slightly lesser quality pieces of the era. This piece is specifically identifiable as an Irish Georgian Style piece by virtue of the scallop shell moldings on the base side presses (see photos). Irish Georgian furniture...

Contemporary style bookcase made of ash wood with wooden shelves, characterized by hand turned columns that can be coupled with another element, creating a complete turned vase desig...

Moose antler bookends or candle holders from Wyoming. Goes great with our other antler furniture and accessories. Period: First quarter 20th Century O...

We are delighted to offer this set of three vintage hand carved solid mahogany, Jacobean revival style open library bookcases A very good looking and well made suite, they have or...

This is as very simple English Victorian open walnut bookcase. The top has an ebonized boarder over an inlaid frieze and two glass-inset cabinet d...

Paso shelving was designed to embody simplicity and harmony through the use of rhythmical geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete sections which are ideal for displaying favorite books and objects. This understated design lends itself to any space, and can be produced in mirrored pairs for added spatial symmetry. Entirely made by hand in ecologically sourced American black walnut using...

A super quality William IV Cuban mahogany two door bookcase / cabinet dating to c.1830. With a stepped moulded cornice above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base w...

Introducing a contemporary bookshelf with a unique shape, ingeniously crafted for effortless assembly without the need for tools or screws. Its ...

The Alambra wall unit designed by Giuseppe Bavuso is made with walnut veneered drawers characterized by traditional "dove tail joint" manufacturi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1900 burr walnut and satinwood revolving bookcase with Sheraton inlay to the top An exceptionally well made and highly decorative library bookcase. This is a very versatile piece of furniture that would look amazing in any setting We have cleaned waxed and polished the piece, it has some normal age and use related patina marks here and there, nothing you wouldn't expect from 120+ year old bookcase...

19th century French Louis XV walnut display Armoire ~ Bookcase is a majestic example of fine craftsmanship, executed in what experts consider the finest indigenous wood ever availabl...

A large open pitch pine bookcase with an arrangement of fifteen individual partitions over four shelves. A gently oversailing two tiered moulded cornice adorns the front and sides o...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, RRP £20,000 Theodore Alexander Faux book fronted library bookcase with spo...

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique Dwarf Open Bookcase. Dating back to circa 1880, this captivating piece of history is crafted from solid oak and...

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinett...

This two siede bookshelf stands out for its sleek design. It was conceived as a compound of modular pieces that can be assembled in different variation...

Bookcase Black Radius Designed with wooden structure in black lacquered finish, with 16 drawers and 3 storage units with 1 door each and with more than 40 opened storage units. Wit...

Pair 19th Century Flemish Bookcases with Etched Glass will make a perfectly symmetrical style statement for your favorite room! Crafted by master artisans from indigenous old-growth...

A Country French stripped wood bookcase from the 19th century with abundant carved scrolling décor, foliage and chicken wire doors. This 19th-century Country French bookcase is a mag...

This bookcase stands as a graceful memento of branches springing from a quiet river bank. Designed to be filled with ideas, it’s structure is made of tree branches molded in cast bra...

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 ...

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a splendid example of one of the classic French styles revived during the reign of the country's last monarch, Napol...

An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice, leaded glazed doors with circular details to the tops, the lower cupboard with stylized floral inlays using a combination of pew...

This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a secondary tiered; a shaped cornice over tw...

18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a stunning example of the rural artisans mastery of cabinetmaking! Crafted from dense, old-growth o...

Founded in 1899 the Globe -Wernicke bookcase was named The barrister style and was marketed as an “elastic bookcase” by furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke in 1898. Originally base...

Beautiful rich birch open bookcase, circa 1910. Four adjustable shelves with a central partition, below a central panel with carved applied swag, flanked either side a single door c...

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

Offered here is this unique 18th-century Spanish antique narrow cabinet, crafted from walnut and featuring its original iron hardware. This stunning piece is a rare find and showcase...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is the perfect choice for adding timeless flair an...

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Superb quality mid century Scandinavian birch bookcase with cupboards. Stepped top, with 3 drawers below the top surface, di...

This excellent quality Stacking Mahogany Bookcase or barrister bookcase consists of seven separate pieces: a cap, a base and five glass sections. The oversized atlas sized base secti...

The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper area of the case while hand carved acan...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage flamed mahogany and hardwood open corner library bookcase which splits into three easy to transpo...

A striking example of Swedish minimalism, the Magasin magazine rack was designed in 1988 by Jonas Bohlin for renowned manufacturer Källemo. Crafted from solid natural ash, it embodie...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Antique Sheraton Revival Revolving Bookcase. Please carefully examine the pictures to see the condition before purchasing, as they ...