Early 19th Century Oak Bookcase Cabinet

A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany cabinet of good proportions, having a decorative brass pierced gallery running along the top...

19th Century mahogany cabinet / bookcase, the open top section consisting of a decorative shaped and inlaid cornice and eight shelved com...

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, ...

19th century mahogany bookcase / writing cabinet in the style of Gillows. The cabinet with a lift up lid revealing a fitted writing interior with a leather top writing slope, circa 1...

An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers and Wonderful Carving Throughout. This superb bookcase features the best quality mahogany veneers laid on to an oak carcase with solid mahogany doors, all expensive features that were only employed by the best workshops when money was no object. The shaped cornice and the panelled lower doors suggest a gothic inspiration but this is handled with real delicacy which was often not the case with later 19th century gothic revivalism which could be overbearing and overpowering to the eye. Designed for the display of fine books, porcelain or objects, the top section of the bookcase is largely plain, allowing the fine veneers to shine in conjunction with small carvings on the pilasters and a number of finely executed mouldings. The lower section is where the decorative scheme becomes more pronounced, small acanthus carvings on the pilasters framing the spectacular panelled doors which are executed in particularly high relief. Even here where the decoration is more prominent, the grain of the mahogany catches the eye first as it is so beautifully figured and of excellent colour. The pilasters on this lower section are carved so as to simulate partially octagonal columns of obvious gothic inspiration and there are pull out reading and writing slides concealed in the frieze between the upper and lower sections. The doors in the base section open to reveal simple cupboards...

19th century inlaid oak architectural cabinet bookcase circa 1880. Unusual open bookcase on cabinet base.  Top decorated with architectural pediment, further carved edge which is ec...

Experience the timeless elegance of this remarkable 19th Century bookcase on cupboard, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and refinement. Crafted from golden oak of the finest quali...

Victorian Carved Oak Open Open Bookcase. This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base. The Bookcase Features 3 Adjustable Shelves Flanked by Carved Uprights. The Frieze Also Being of a Ca...