The glass-fronted bookcase entered the English cabinetmakers' repertoire about the mid-17th century, and the bookcase in one form or another has been an indispensable part of the civilized person's home ever since.The 17th century bookcase tended to be a glazed cabinet from plinth to pediment, with square glass panes. The later Stuart period saw the introduction of the bureau bookcase or the secretaire bookcase, where the bookshelves were double-heightened above a desk or cupboard base. Early bureau bookcases often had mirror or blind-panelled door fronts, although these have frequently been replaced with clear glass more...

A substantial table, equipped with drawers or cupboards, and sometimes with an adjustable reading rack, designed to stand in the centre of the library. They took the form either of a pedestal desk at which two people could sit opposite each other, or of a more conventional table form. The tops were generally lined with tooled leather. Many Australian examples in red cedar and sometimes stained pine survive from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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An Edwardian four door, two drawer bookcase

Edwardian Bookcase: Four Doors, Two Drawers

An Edwardian four door, two drawer bookcase

An antique miniature oak bookcase with 40 original 'The…

Antique Oak Bookcase with 'The People's Library' Classics

An antique miniature oak bookcase with 40 original 'The People's library, Editions, an Arts & Crafts magazine rack, circa 1895, awarded as a school prize to the vendor's grandmother, a small portable bookshelf complete with red and green leather bound and…

A cedar four door book case, 20th century, with an extended and…

Cedar Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Cupboards

A cedar four door book case, 20th century, with an extended and stepped cornice above a pair of glazed doors flanked by corbels, the base with a single frieze drawer and a pair of cupboards above a plinth base, height 226 cm width 113 cm depth 45 cm

Library shelves / open bookcase in teak. 67 cm wide, 31.5 cm…

Teak Open Bookcase - 67x31.5x61 cm

Library shelves / open bookcase in teak. 67 cm wide, 31.5 cm deep, 61 cm high.

Leadlight oak 4 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, 137 cm…

Oak Leadlight 4-Door Bookcase - Adjustable Shelves

Leadlight oak 4 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, 137 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 136 cm high

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri cabinet bookcase…

Colonial Kauri Cabinet Bookcase with Glazed Doors

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri cabinet bookcase top the burr totara cornice with four breakfront sections, acanthus mouldings beneath, adjustable shelving enclosed by four arched and glazed panel doors (one pane cracked), 149 cm high, 246 cm…

An Australian stained kauri pine open library bookcase with…

Antique Kauri Pine Bookcase

An Australian stained kauri pine open library bookcase with three adjustable shelves, circa 1890, 124 cm high, 106 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A large antique hardwood bookcase, early 20th century, of…

Antique Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Panels

A large antique hardwood bookcase, early 20th century, of breakfront from with a shaped top and three dentil embellished frieze drawers, the four long cupboards below with nine bevel glazed panels each and raised on a plinth base, height 140 cm, width 224…

A Globe Wernicke style library bookcase one glazed door missing

Globe Wernicke Bookcase - Missing Glazed Door

A Globe Wernicke style library bookcase one glazed door missing

An Australian library bookcase with adjustable shelves, stained…

Adjustable Kauri Pine Library Bookcase from Early 20th Century

An Australian library bookcase with adjustable shelves, stained kauri pine early 20th century, a??163 cm high, 210 cm wide, 30 cm deep

A French walnut library bibliotheque, the moulded cornice,…

French Walnut Library with Glazed and Panel Doors

A French walnut library bibliotheque, the moulded cornice, above a glazed door, flanked by panel doors each with satinwood banding, on turned legs. 180 cm high, 160 cm wide, 47 cm deep.

Stacking library bookcase, solid oak, by Globe Wernicke & Co,…

Antique Oak Bookcase with Leadlight Doors

Stacking library bookcase, solid oak, by Globe Wernicke & Co, late 19th century, with lift up leadlight doors & single drawer below, height 128 cm, length 88 cm, depth 28 cm

An Australian library bookcase with adjustable shelves, stained…

Adjustable Kauri Pine Library Bookcase

An Australian library bookcase with adjustable shelves, stained kauri pine early 20th century, 163 cm high, 210 cm wide, 30 cm deep

A breakfront three-door bookcase, astragal glazed doors, walnut,…

Walnut Astragal Glazed Bookcase, Early 20th Century

A breakfront three-door bookcase, astragal glazed doors, walnut, early 20th century, 118 cm high, 140 cm wide, 26 cm deep

A Victorian four door walnut bookcase, 210 cm high 107 cm wide

Victorian Walnut Bookcase - 4 Doors, 210cm Height

A Victorian four door walnut bookcase, 210 cm high 107 cm wide

A small open shelf Bachelor's library book case on original…

Castered Bachelor's Library Bookcase

A small open shelf Bachelor's library book case on original casters

Wonderful cedar breakfront bookcase, with stepped pediment top,…

Cedar Pediment Bookcase with Glass Doors and Drawers

Wonderful cedar breakfront bookcase, with stepped pediment top, above four glass panel doors, with adjustable shelves, above two deep long drawers, flanked by two deep short drawers with circular handles on pedestal base

A Victorian library 2 door bookcase, with Secretariat. The 6…

Victorian Library Bookcase with Secretariat and Satinwood Veneer Drawers

A Victorian library 2 door bookcase, with Secretariat. The 6 internal drawers being satinwood veneered. The top having glazed, top arched doors and shelves. Height 222 cm, width 120 cm D:48 cm

A European walnut bookcase, later 19th century, with an…

19th Century European Walnut Bookcase

A European walnut bookcase, later 19th century, with an extended concave cornice, a single glazed door above an extended section with a pulvinated and fluted frieze drawer, two burr walnut panelled doors upon a breakfront base with squashed bun feet,…

A large cedar library bookcase, late 19th century, with a…

Late 19th Century Cedar Library Bookcase

A large cedar library bookcase, late 19th century, with a stepped cornice above a pair of chamfered and glazed doors enclosing shelves, the projecting lower section with panelled cupboard doors, 240 cm high, 151 cm wide, 57 cm deep

Fine antique French Louis XVI three door bookcase, the…

Antique French Louis XVI Bookcase with Metal Lattice Panel

Fine antique French Louis XVI three door bookcase, the breakfront central door fitted with metal lattice panel and curtain. Height 165 cm. Width 154 cm

Leadlight breakfront bookcase a 4 door leadlight bookcase above…

Leadlight Bookcase with Timber Panel Doors

Leadlight breakfront bookcase a 4 door leadlight bookcase above 4 timber panel doors, 200 cm wide, 199 cm high

French style breakfront four door bookcase

French Four-Door Bookcase

French style breakfront four door bookcase

Renaissance revival bookcase late 19th century walnut, with…

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase

Renaissance revival bookcase late 19th century walnut, with panelled decoration, four door and two drawer, height 228 cm, length 48 cm, depth 67 cm, a/f missing some carving to door

Victorian rosewood breakfront bookcase having four glazed doors…

Victorian Rosewood Bookcase with Glazed Doors

Victorian rosewood breakfront bookcase having four glazed doors (one glass missing) and adjustable shelves. 113 x 183 x 38 cm

Fine quality antique early 20th century French Louis XV style…

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Bookcase with Gilt Details

Fine quality antique early 20th century French Louis XV style breakfront parquetry bookcase, with gilt chicken wire mounted doors, and bronze mounts, 148 cm high, 150 cm wide

19th century breakfront bookcase, in English oak with…

English Oak Carved Bookcase with Adjustable Shelving

19th century breakfront bookcase, in English oak with adjustable open shelving and three drawers, extensive carved decoration

A secretaire four door bookcase, of breakfront form with a…

Fluted Pilaster Bookcase with Dentil Moulded Pediment

A secretaire four door bookcase, of breakfront form with a dentil moulded pediment above four astragal glazed panelled doors decorated with fluted pilasters and Corinthian capitals; a central drawer above two cupboard doors flanked by single drawers and…

An Art Deco birch buffet or library cabinet, circa 1920s-30s,…

Art Deco Birch Cabinet

An Art Deco birch buffet or library cabinet, circa 1920s-30s, an elegant cabinet with two open compartments, a pair of mirror image cupboards with shallow shelves to the interior, two long drawers with nickel oval plates and off-centre knob handles, a…

An antique English walnut revolving library bookstand, early…

English Walnut Revolving Library Bookstand (9 words)

An antique English walnut revolving library bookstand, early 20th century, impressive proportions, 102 cm high, 78 cm wide, 78 cm deep

A Victorian 4 door glazed bookcase

Victorian Glazed Bookcase with 4 Doors

A Victorian 4 door glazed bookcase

A rosewood revolving library bookcase, English, circa 1915, 111…

Rosewood Revolving Library Bookcase, English, c. 1915

A rosewood revolving library bookcase, English, circa 1915, 111 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep

19th century 4 door glass top teak bookcase on paw feet with…

Teak Bookcase with Glass Doors and Ornate Details

19th century 4 door glass top teak bookcase on paw feet with mother of pearl escutcheons & recessed brass handles

Reprodux breakfront elevated bookcase, with adjustable shelves,…

Reprodux Breakfront Bookcase: Adjustable Shelves, Removable in 2 Parts

Reprodux breakfront elevated bookcase, with adjustable shelves, divides into 2 parts for removal, 204 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 214 cm high

19th century English oak library bookcase with glazed doors

English Oak Glazed Library Bookcase

19th century English oak library bookcase with glazed doors

Rare blackwood library bookcase, hand crafted with multiple…

Blackwood Arts & Crafts Library Bookcase

Rare blackwood library bookcase, hand crafted with multiple glazed doors, panelled doors and drawers, in the Arts & Crafts movement

Large Empire style breakfront two height bookcase

Empire Style Double Bookcase

Large Empire style breakfront two height bookcase

Most impressive French Louis XV style four door walnut bookcase,…

French Louis XV Walnut Bookcase with Metal Lattice Doors

Most impressive French Louis XV style four door walnut bookcase, fitted with metal lattice to the doors, approx 206 cm high, 180 cm wide

A five tier Globe Wernicke library bookcase, with leadlight…

Vintage Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Leadlight Glass

A five tier Globe Wernicke library bookcase, with leadlight glass and original label. 86 x 31 x 158 cm.

A Victorian black walnut breakfront bookcase, open shelving…

Victorian Black Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Doors

A Victorian black walnut breakfront bookcase, open shelving above three glazed doors, two shelves to the interior. 127 cm x 28 cm x 118 cm.

An oak Louis XIII style bookcase, circa 1890, with a breakfront…

Louis XIII Oak Bookcase with Barley Twist Pillars

An oak Louis XIII style bookcase, circa 1890, with a breakfront relief carved cornice with applied arabesque and cabochon details to the pediment, a long glazed door enclosing five shelves and flanked by bold barley twist pillars, a lower embellished…

Impressive walnut double dome topped bookcase, four door…

Walnut Double Dome Bookcase with Cupboard

Impressive walnut double dome topped bookcase, four door cupboard below, approx 210 cm high, 180 cm long

A William IV rosewood library stand, the rectangular top above…

A William IV rosewood library stand, the rectangular top above a moulded frieze on eight pilasters with scroll capitals supporting two adjustable shelves, on a plinth base with concealed castors. *CITES permit required for export, height 94 cm, depth 51…

A good quality English oak breakfront bookcase cabinet of…

Georgian Style Oak Bookcase Cabinet with Gothic Arches

A good quality English oak breakfront bookcase cabinet of Georgian country style, the top section with four Gothic arched glazed cupboard doors and adjustable shelves, the base with four small drawers and four panelled cupboard doors with fitted shelves,…

Antique French walnut three door breakfront bookcase/armoire…

French Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Fluted Columns

Antique French walnut three door breakfront bookcase/armoire with fluted turn columns and display sections to the sides, approx 195 cm wide, 243 cm long

Impressive antique French Henri II six door bookcase, carved in…

Antique French Henri II Carved Six-Door Bookcase

Impressive antique French Henri II six door bookcase, carved in high relief with ground birds to the doors below, approx 247 cm high, 196 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Victorian walnut breakfront elevated bookcase, with 3 glazed…

Victorian Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed and Timber Doors

Victorian walnut breakfront elevated bookcase, with 3 glazed doors above 3 timber panel doors, 181 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 205 cm high

Breakfront bookcase, English c. 1860 burr walnut veneer, two…

Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Cupboards

Breakfront bookcase, English c. 1860 burr walnut veneer, two glazed cupboards, three open shelves. Height 130 cm length 446 cm depth 42-5 cm

A Regency style bookcase, 20th century, a 'Henredon's 18th…

Henredon Regency Bookcase

A Regency style bookcase, 20th century, a 'Henredon's 18th century Portfolio' veneered breakfront library bookcase with four arched glazed doors with fan motifs, enclosing glass shelves and with provision for internal lighting, the base with four panelled…

Georgian style four door breakfront bookcase, of slender form,…

Georgian Breakfront Bookcase with Trefoil Pediment

Georgian style four door breakfront bookcase, of slender form, set with a stepped molded pediment with trefoil motifs, above four astragal glazed doors, above a set of four panel doors, 213 x 205 x 39 cm

An unusual George IV library book-case, Boulnois, 14 Charlotte…

George IV Library Book-Case with Linen-Fold Decoration

An unusual George IV library book-case, Boulnois, 14 Charlotte St, London, circa 1825, the upper part with a moulded cornice above three glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the projecting lower part with three panelled doors, each carved with…

Large 6 door 2 drawer 19th century cedar bookcase with raised…

19th Century Cedar Bookcase with Shield Panel Doors

Large 6 door 2 drawer 19th century cedar bookcase with raised shield panel doors, 154 cm wide, 215 cm high, 54 cm deep

Antique 19th century French carved walnut four door bookcase,…

French Walnut Carved Bookcase with Hunting Motifs

Antique 19th century French carved walnut four door bookcase, carved to the pelmet with a foxes head, carved door fronts to the base with hunting trophies, 236 cm high, 133 cm wide, 43 cm deep

A French breakfront Bibliotheque, with moulded cornice, above a…

French Breakfront Bibliotheque with Glazed and Grilled Doors

A French breakfront Bibliotheque, with moulded cornice, above a glazed door flanked by grilled doors on turned feet. 183 cm high, 163 cm wide, 37 cm deep

An oak breakfront bookcase cabinet, the top with four cathedral…

Oak Bookcase Cabinet with Glazed Doors and Drawers

An oak breakfront bookcase cabinet, the top with four cathedral glazed doors, with adjustable shelves, the base with four drawers and cupboards, raised on plinth base, requires attention. 168 x 48 x 220 cm.

Australian Colonial cedar bookcase c.1880's and later the top…

Antique Colonial Cedar Bookcase with Cupboard Base

Australian Colonial cedar bookcase c.1880's and later the top with open adjustable shelves over lower four door cupboard base height 238 cm, width 190 cm, depth 30 cm

Rare 19th century English oak library bookcase with adjustable…

Adjustable Oak Bookcase

Rare 19th century English oak library bookcase with adjustable open shelving

A large and impressive Sefton Powrie glazed breakfront bookcase…

Sefton Powrie Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

A large and impressive Sefton Powrie glazed breakfront bookcase cabinet, restrained elegant pediment over four doors, each glass panel with brass inserts, adjustable shelves, a double cupboard to the centre with a single to each side, raised on plinth…

A fine Victorian walnut library corner display bookcase, 19th…

Victorian Walnut Library Corner Display Bookcase

A fine Victorian walnut library corner display bookcase, 19th century, having a leather top above a strapwork frieze and two side sections each with three tiers of bookcase display shelving, later glazing, flanked by extended Corinthian columns with…

A tall French kingwood two door library bookcase with fine…

French Kingwood Bookcase with Bronze Mounts

A tall French kingwood two door library bookcase with fine bronze mounts. 242 cm high, 130 cm wide, 41 cm deep.

19th century cedar 4 door glass top bookcase

Antique Cedar Glass Bookcase with Four Doors

19th century cedar 4 door glass top bookcase

An antique French kingwood library bookcase, with open shelves…

French Kingwood Library Bookcase with Leather Drawers

An antique French kingwood library bookcase, with open shelves and leather fronted drawers. 162 cm high, 124 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A fine French walnut and floral marquetry and brass bound two…

French Walnut Marquetry Library Bookcase with Brass Bindings

A fine French walnut and floral marquetry and brass bound two door library bookcase, 165 cm high, 95 cm wide, 36 cm deep.

A walnut revolving library bookcase with makers label Em.…

Antique Walnut Revolving Bookcase from Paris, Circa 1900

A walnut revolving library bookcase with makers label Em. Terquem, Paris, French, circa 1900, 82 cm high, 42 cm square

An English 19th century walnut four door bookcase having four…

19th Century Walnut Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Drawers

An English 19th century walnut four door bookcase having four doors below and three drawers and four glazed doors above. 233 cm high, 214 cm width, 56 cm deep

Antique Victorian rosewood breakfront floor bookcase, approx…

Victorian Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase - Antique Floor Piece

Antique Victorian rosewood breakfront floor bookcase, approx 138 cm high, 214 cm wide, 48 cm depth

A Continental walnut breakfront bibliotheque, with a rouge…

Walnut Bibliotheque with Glazed Doors and Marble Top

A Continental walnut breakfront bibliotheque, with a rouge marble top above a moulded cornice, and four glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves on turned tapering feet. 213 cm high, 184 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Antique Edwardian breakfront floor open bookcase, fitted with a…

Edwardian leaded glass bookcase with open floor design

Antique Edwardian breakfront floor open bookcase, fitted with a leaded glass display top section, 183 cm high, 324 cm wide

An Australian red cedar library bookcase of gothic design…

Gothic Cedar Bookcase with Glazed and Wooden Doors

An Australian red cedar library bookcase of gothic design fitted with three glazed panel doors to the upper section, three wooden panelled doors below, the adjustable shelf interior lined in Baltic pine

A George III inverted breakfront bookcase, the cornice with…

George III Inverted Breakfront Bookcase with Chinese Chippendale Decoration

A George III inverted breakfront bookcase, the cornice with moulded Chinese Chippendale decoration, above astral glazed doors, below four panelled doors, 255 cm wide approx., 40 cm deep. Provenance: Connoisseurs Stores. Melbourne, The Estate of Stanley…

French oak 4 door bookcase with carved panel and glazed doors;…

French Oak Carved Bookcase with Glazed Doors

French oak 4 door bookcase with carved panel and glazed doors; height 195 cm, width 233 cm, depth 52 cm

A Victorian walnut four door breakfront dwarf bookcase, 114 cm…

Victorian Walnut Bookcase with Four Doors

A Victorian walnut four door breakfront dwarf bookcase, 114 cm high, 214 cm wide, 35 cm deep.

Large ebonised two door breakfront bookcase, the moulded…

Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase with Glass and Panelled Doors

Large ebonised two door breakfront bookcase, the moulded pediment above a pair of glass doors enclosing adjustable shelves, lower section with four panelled doors, height 239 cm, width 160 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A good pair of French walnut breakfront library bookcases, with…

French Walnut Breakfront Library Bookcases

A good pair of French walnut breakfront library bookcases, with a moulded cornice and frieze above a large glazed door flanked by smaller doors and fluted pilasters on bun feet. 152 cm high, 198 cm wide 51 cm deep

A fine English 19th century walnut four door library bookcase…

19th Century Walnut Library Bookcase with Carved Panels and Glazed Doors

A fine English 19th century walnut four door library bookcase having two carved panel doors to centre and two panel doors to the sides and above four glazed doors. 264 cm high, 266 cm wide, 50 cm deep.

A large pine breakfront bookcase, 19th century, the extended…

19th Century Pine Bookcase with Writing Compartment

A large pine breakfront bookcase, 19th century, the extended cornice with rounded corners and dentil borders above a pair of arched glazed doors opening to shelving and a fitted writing compartment with a small drawer arrangement, pull out writing…

A fine French walnut breakfront bookcase, with arched pediment…

French Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Arched Pediment

A fine French walnut breakfront bookcase, with arched pediment carved with shell flanked by S scrolls and turned finials above three glazed doors enclosing shelves, the lower section with three drawers flanked by corbels, above three panelled door, on a…

An Australian red cedar library bookcase of gothic design…

Gothic Cedar Bookcase with Glazed and Wooden Doors

An Australian red cedar library bookcase of gothic design fitted with three glazed panel doors to the upper section, three wooden panelled doors below, the adjustable shelf interior lined in Baltic pine

A good quality carved oak and pollard oak veneered library…

Antique Oak Library Bookcase, 1860

A good quality carved oak and pollard oak veneered library bookcase, English circa 1860, 210 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 248 cm high

An impressive Victorian walnut four door dwarf bookcase. 114 cm…

Victorian Walnut Bookcase - 4 Doors

An impressive Victorian walnut four door dwarf bookcase. 114 cm high, 164 cm wide, 49 cm deep.

Good late Victorian four door cabinet/ bookcase fine quality,…

Late Victorian Carved Bookcase with Astragal Glazed Doors (9 words)

Good late Victorian four door cabinet/ bookcase fine quality, carved, reeded and inlaid, with astragal glazed doors and retailers plaque, CIRCA 1900

A pair of impressive Art Deco wall units with original fittings,…

Art Deco Burr Walnut Wall Units with Fitted Leather Interior

A pair of impressive Art Deco wall units with original fittings, burr walnut with fitted leather interior, bronze nickle plated handles, four doors and sectional shelving, 222 cm high, 182 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A matched pair of late 19th century cedar library Bookcases,…

Pair of 19th Century Cedar Library Bookcases

A matched pair of late 19th century cedar library Bookcases, each with two glazed doors enclosing shelves, within reeded surrounds, 244 x 112.3 x 25 cm

A particularly fine burr walnut breakfront bookcase, with a…

Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Drawers

A particularly fine burr walnut breakfront bookcase, with a moulded cornice, above a pair of glazed doors with drawers below, flanked by smaller glazed doors, the lower section with four panelled doors supported on a plinth..237 cm high, 190 cm wide, 51…

A fine carved cedar breakfront wardrobe by Hill and Sons Sydney.…

A fine carved cedar breakfront wardrobe by Hill and Sons Sydney. Australian circa 1860. with Hill and Sons paper maker's label to verso. Provenance: Bonhams and Goodman Sydney 06/08/2007 Lot 9. Reference: For a pediment carving of almost identical form,…

A superb 19th century profusely carved walnut 4 door exhibition…

A superb 19th century profusely carved walnut 4 door exhibition quality bookcase having full length figured carved doors, foliate satyr and lion masks, 2 carved panel lower doors, below 2 upper glass panelled doors terminating in 2 carved griffin…

Large French Empire style three door library bookcase, fitted…

French Empire Style Bronze-Mounted Three-Door Bookcase

Large French Empire style three door library bookcase, fitted with bronze mounts, 225 cm high, 249 cm wide

An Australian blackwood breakfront three door bookcase having…

Australian Blackwood Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Doors

An Australian blackwood breakfront three door bookcase having three doors below, central drawers and glazed doors above. 272 cm high, 174 cm wide, 53 cm deep.

An imposing large 19th century four door profusely carved…

An imposing large 19th century four door profusely carved English oak exhibition quality library bookcase of breakfront design, having allover fabulous acorn, fruit, flowers ,swags and mask handles, fitted with 3 panelled carved lower drawers,3 central…

Exquisite 19th century French oak breakfront glazed bookcase of…

French Oak Breakfront Bookcase with Provenance

Exquisite 19th century French oak breakfront glazed bookcase of four doors to the top section and four panelled doors below (Provenance: ex-Bonython Estate)

An impressive bespoke fruitwood breakfront bookcase, made by…

Bespoke Fruitwood Breakfront Bookcase by Robert Brown, Melbourne

An impressive bespoke fruitwood breakfront bookcase, made by Robert Brown, Cabinetmaker, Melbourne, the bookcase with an extended base having four cupboards, the central section with internal drawers and a slide out tray for electronic equipment, raised…

An unusual William IV revolving bookcase library table, circa…

William IV Revolving Bookcase Library Table

An unusual William IV revolving bookcase library table, circa 1835, the octagonal tooled leather top supported by turned columns enclosing a revolving bookcase with dummy book fronts, supported on shaped platform base with hidden castors, 90 cm wide, 76…

Rare Australian cedar breakfront library bookcase circa…

Antique Australian Cedar Library Bookcase

Rare Australian cedar breakfront library bookcase circa 1840-1850

A William IV rosewood dwarf breakfront bookcase by Gillows of…

William IV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase by Gillows

A William IV rosewood dwarf breakfront bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1835, 99 cm high, 183 cm wide, 45 cm deep, Note: The above lot relates to a design for a 'commode' which appears in the Gillows Estimate Sketch Books for 1836 with cupboard…

An antique oak Auckland public library book case, height 189 cm,…

Antique Oak Library Bookcase - Auckland Collection

An antique oak Auckland public library book case, height 189 cm, width 200 cm, depth 26 cm

An Australian breakfront open bookcase, solid blackwood…

Melbourne Blackwood Breakfront Bookcase

An Australian breakfront open bookcase, solid blackwood construction with adjustable shelving, most likely Melbourne origin, circa 1885, 135 cm high, 216 cm wide, 38 cm deep