Antique two door bookcase

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 panes. During the Regency period, the fashion arose for small cabinet bookcases, rarely more than three feet in height, which left the walls clear for hanging prints and pictures, known in the trade as a 'dwarf bookcase'. Such bookcases were sometimes open at the front, others had elegant brass-grille more...

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Early / mid 19th century mahogany secretaire bookcase, with 2…

Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves and Desk

Early / mid 19th century mahogany secretaire bookcase, with 2 glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves above a secretaire drawer desk and 2 door cabinet, 101 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 222 cm high divides into 2 parts for removal

WA jarrah glass fronted bookcase early 20th century having two…

Early 20th Century Jarrah Glass Front Bookcase with Astragal Glazing

WA jarrah glass fronted bookcase early 20th century having two doors and four good-sized shelves with astragal glazing. 140 x 108 x 39 cm

A Colonial cedar elevated two part bookcase/display cabinet.…

A Colonial cedar elevated two part bookcase/display cabinet. Australian circa 1845, 123 cm wide, 37 cm deep, 197 cm high

A good cedar and cypress pine elevated bookcase, attributed to…

A good cedar and cypress pine elevated bookcase, attributed to Andrew Lenehan.Sydney, Australian circa 1850. with a feature rectangle of tulip-wood veneer to the raised centre, . Provenance; Sir Percy Spencer collection, Acquired by the current vendors…

Antique inlaid walnut elevated bookcase with 2 doors above a 2…

Antique inlaid walnut elevated bookcase with 2 doors above a 2 door cabinet, 137 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 212 cm high divides into 2 parts for removal

Antique European walnut secretaire bookcase with 2 glazed doors…

Antique European walnut secretaire bookcase with 2 glazed doors above a secretaire desk and 2 door cabinet, 96 cm wide, 42.5 cm deep, 220 cm high divides into 3 parts for removal

Antique 2 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, 107.5 cm wide,…

Antique 2 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, 107.5 cm wide, 35 cm deep, 124.5 cm high

A Regency gilt and brass inlaid elevated bookcase English circa…

A Regency gilt and brass inlaid elevated bookcase English circa 1820 226 cm high, 143 cm wide, 58 cm deep, English circa 1820, 226 cm high, 143 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A George III inlaid mahogany elevated book-case English circa…

A George III inlaid mahogany elevated book-case English circa 1810 232 cm high, 88.5 cm wide, 46 cm deep, English circa 1810, 232 cm high, 88.5 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Victorian mahogany elevated bookcase with two doors opening to…

Victorian mahogany elevated bookcase with two doors opening to adjustable shelves above two drawers and a two door cabinet, 128 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 229 cm high divides into two parts for removal

19th century compact size elevated bookcase with two doors…

19th century compact size elevated bookcase with two doors opening to adjustable shelves above a drawer and two doors, 90.5 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 193.5 cm high

Antique 2 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, 139 cm wide,…

Antique 2 Door Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves - 139cm Wide

Antique 2 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, 139 cm wide, 41 cm deep, 146 cm high

Antique mahogany elevated bookcase 105 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 208…

Antique Mahogany Elevated Bookcase - Divides for Easy Removal

Antique mahogany elevated bookcase 105 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 208 cm high, divides into 2 parts for removal