English Bookcases

An extremely long bookcase of double-breakfronted form. Rare for the use of exceedingly figured burr yew wood veneers throughout. The astragals of the 12-pane glazed doors are fashio...

English mahogany breakfront with carved dental molding cornice, four upper case glass doors with arched serpentine mullions, adjustable interior shelving, flanking lower case oval in...

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...

circa 1880 19thC English Painted Astragal Glazed Bookcase Cabinet With keys and working locks (2 parts) W126 x D42 x H215 Base: W120 x D42 x H...

One of a kind piece; delicately designed, yet practical for everyday use, this piece features three shelves covered in a fine woven fiber. Stack up your towel and bath accessories...

A beautiful antique early 19th century Victorian bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1850. This bookcase featu...

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...

Late 19th century English painted pine bookcase with adjustable shelves. 1890. Internal upper shelf depth: 10-inches Internal reference: H Code: 9030 Dimensions: W: 53.5" (135...

Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough of deep angled form below a shelf top; raised on ring-turned legs joined by a turned x stretcher - 36.5"w x 16"d x 33"h

Circa 1890 Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers open Pine Bookcase Cabinet in original colour Measures: W 286 x D 25 x H 113 cm.    

An important George III Period figured mahogany breakfront bookcase, the central drawer featuring a fall front secretary fitted with storage compartments and inset with a green toole...

19th century English breakfront oak library bookcase with a nice fretwork swan neck pediment. 1880. Code: 8987 Dimensions: W: 81.5" (207 cm) H: 100" (254 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Wonderfully made mahogany bookcase from England. The crown adds a lovely touch of elegance tot he top, following down to a bookcase with simple sides and two doors on the front wi...

Outstanding Art Deco Walnut bureau bookcase having glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves above a fantastic bureau with a Walnut fall boasting pretty book paged walnut...

Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...

An antique English bookcase fashioned of bamboo, vibrantly colored. The wooden back and rattan top are beautiful together and in good condition. This piece is very stable and sturdy ...

An outstanding antique English Tudor or Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. England, Circa 1920s Gorgeous carved oak, with mullioned glass front doo...

An English oak bookcase from the 19th century, with carved cornice, glass doors, three drawers and pilaster motifs. Created in England during the 19th century, this oak bookcase features a molded cornice with protruding center and dentil molding, sitting above pair of glass doors...

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase with Blind Doors

Fine George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Item Code: S27-1094 A handsome late 18th-century George III mahogany secretaire bookcase of elegant proportions, retaining its original a...

Impressive Large Gothic Revival Breakfront Library Bookcase (19th Century) Item Code: 1229 A magnificent and architecturally commanding 19th-century Gothic Revival breakfront bookcas...

A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase with unusual shelves that slide in from the back giving three different heights, with stylised floral cut-outs to the top and bot...

19th century English painted open bookcase with adjustable shelves and two doors below. 1890. Shelf depth: 9.5-inches (24cm) Internal Reference: H Code: 8761 Dimensions: W: 53" ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of deep Mahogany Library steps depicting a pair of hounds Please note the delivery fee ...

Circa 1910 Elegant and compact Arts & Crafts 3 tiered bookshelf with subtle workmanship and clean lines in dark, quarter sawn solid oak. Ideal for ...

Very fine George III mahogany breakfront bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the architectural pediment having egg and dart with dentil molding over similarly treated friez...

Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...

Circular tapered with six shelves and false leather book spines. Square plinth base. Great piece for a mans library.

Antique English Georgian Mahogany with Inlay Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1800-1820.

Circa 1940 Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase with replaced keys/locks Measures: W219 x D50 x H215 cm Base W216 x D50 x H81 cm Top W219 x D43 x H134 cm.  

Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...

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

A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above seven astragal glazed doors...

Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...

Antique George III Secretaire Bookcase A good George III secretaire bookcase in mahogany with a burr yew wood interior - attractive glazing bars and original tall splay feet

Near pair of British colonial bookcases crafted in mahogany in a step down form with brass campaign style side handles, one lower drawer and turned legs on brass casters. From le...

A George III Sheraton period mahogany breakfront bookcase of good low-waisted proportions, attractive arched glazing bars inlaid with ebony and satinwood diamonds which match the inl...

Beautiful 18th century Dutch rococo period Book cabinet ,Vitrine in original patina? Cabinet for a plate display or bookcase with a antique original hand rolled glass front, with bea...

Outstanding quality antique chippendale style mahogany bureau bookcase having a carved and gilded swan-neck pediment above a pair of mahogany doors with mirror plates and a carved gi...

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 Edwardian quality mahogany unusual size revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany square shaped top with a moulded edge above eight compartments for books supported by mah...

Beautiful small 2-door bookcase/display case in walnut. Completely in original condition. The shelves are also finished in burl walnut on the front, and the entire interior is uphols...

Beautiful ash library staircase, with many details. The steps are very stable in use due to the construction and the long handle. Perfectly suited for everyday use and multiple purpo...

K0638 Stylish Arts and Crafts open bookcase in solid oak, having shaped and moulded upstand to the back (can be removed for transportation), solid oak oversailing top, shallow frieze...

A wonderful Traditional English Display Bookcase in Georgian Style crafted in Mahogany. The cabinet has two doors framed in mahogany with individual hand cut astragal glazed glass p...

19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase Item Code: S26-1 Circa 1820 A magnificent 19th century mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase of impressive scale and elegant pr...

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...

Antique William and Mary outstanding quality burr walnut inlaid marquetry double dome bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality double dome shaped top with a moulded cornice abov...

An Art Deco bookcase cabinet with satin birch veneer and original internal shelving and wooden handle.

A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Four Elegant Astragal Glazed Doors To Top Enclosing Adjustable Shelves, ...

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront with Inlay and Diamond form Sash Work

A fine late 19th century four door breakfront bookcase by Maple & Co, the upper section with the swan neck break front cornice cresting above four geometric glazed doors, with shelve...

Antique Queen Anne fantastic quality burr walnut and featherbanded bureau bookcase having a shaped moulded top with three original turned finals above a pair of burr walnut bevelled ...

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...

This pair of large stacking oak barrister's bookcases were made by the Globe-Wernicke Company of England in approximately 1920. These bookcases each have...

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 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 with a very regal oxblood velour lining. The handles inside the top section are leopard’s heads, you have two hidden drawers to the top, the right one has the Althorp family crest inside. The piece also has a removable coat of arms, armorial crest to the middle top 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:- 202cm Width:- 81.5cm Depth:- 41cm 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...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bookcase cabinet having a quality moulded cornice above a pair of prett...

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later

Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Limed Oak open Library bookcases with height adjustable shelves and French Napol...