Australian cedar, also known as red cedar or Toona ciliata, is a species of tree that is native to eastern Australia. It is known for its high-quality timber, which has a distinctive red color, fine grain, and a pleasant aroma. In the 19th century, Australian cedar was widely used in the manufacture of furniture, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom.

The timber was considered to be a highly desirable material for furniture making due to its strength, durability, and natural resistance to rot and insects. It was also relatively easy to work with and could be finished to more...

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...

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An early Victorian Australian cedar bookcase, mid 19th century,…

Victorian Cedar Bookcase with Arched Glass Doors

An early Victorian Australian cedar bookcase, mid 19th century, the bookcase with fine patina, having a protruding pediment of ogee profile above original arched glass doors and bead trim, cedar shelves to the interior, the extended base with a long ogee…

A large Australian Colonial cedar and rose mahogany breakfront…

19th Century Colonial Bookcase for Mitchell Library

A large Australian Colonial cedar and rose mahogany breakfront bookcase for the Mitchell Library, mid 19th century, the moulded cornice above stepped frieze, having three pairs of glazed doors flanked by panelled pilasters, the lower section with…

Apprentice bookcase, Australian cedar and pine, circa 1875,…

Antique Cedar Bookcase

Apprentice bookcase, Australian cedar and pine, circa 1875, full cabinet maker construction with nice attention to details, finish worn and untouched, 58 cm high, 33.5 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Australian cedar and pine bookshelves, 20th century, 115 cm…

Australian Cedar and Pine Bookshelves

Australian cedar and pine bookshelves, 20th century, 115 cm high, 108 cm wide, 31 cm deep

An early Colonial bookcase, Australian cedar, Tasmanian origin,…

Tasmanian Cedar Colonial Bookcase, Circa 1840

An early Colonial bookcase, Australian cedar, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 203 cm high, 88 cm wide, 48 cm deep

Lenehan (attributed) superb Colonial library bookcase, full…

Colonial Cedar Library Bookcase by Lenehan

Lenehan (attributed) superb Colonial library bookcase, full cedar construction and veneer in fine cuts of figured cedar with Lenehan's typical moulded pediment and cross banded plinth, Sydney origin, circa 1850. 273 cm high, 175 cm wide, 42 cm deep

Victorian cedar elevated bookcase, with 2 glazed doors opening…

Victorian Cedar Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Cabinet

Victorian cedar elevated bookcase, with 2 glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves above a 2 door cabinet, 92 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 208 cm high divides into 2 parts for removal

Australian Colonial cedar revolving bookcase, N.S.W. Origin, c.…

Colonial Cedar Bookcase by Alex W. Norton

Australian Colonial cedar revolving bookcase, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1850, three tiers, labelled 'Manufactured by Alex. W. Norton 52 & 54 Hunter Street' (A/F), height 128 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Monumental Australian Colonial cedar bookcase, c. 1840, in the…

1840 Colonial Cedar Bookcase in Egyptian Revival Style

Monumental Australian Colonial cedar bookcase, c. 1840, in the Egyptian revival taste, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors decorated with parcel-gilt stylised flowers, and enclosing shelves, height 246 cm width 165 cm depth 54 cm.…

Rare Australian Colonial cedar travelling bookcase, N.S.W.…

Colonial Cedar Travelling Bookcase, 1850

Rare Australian Colonial cedar travelling bookcase, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1850, with two doors enclosing a shelved interior, brass bounded, height 76 cm width 61 cm depth 38 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney, labels: illustrated K.…

Early cedar lectern book stand 39.5 cm width, 25 cm depth, 29…

Cedar Lectern Book Stand - Compact and Elegant Design

Early cedar lectern book stand 39.5 cm width, 25 cm depth, 29 cm height

Full cedar bookcase mid 19th century, two door astragal glaze…

19th Century Cedar Bookcase with Astragal Glaze Doors

Full cedar bookcase mid 19th century, two door astragal glaze top, over panelled doors below, height 222 cm, width 127 cm, depth 45 cm, (some veneer missing)

Secretaire bookcase mid 19th century mahogany, cedar with huon…

Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Panelled Glazed Top and Base

Secretaire bookcase mid 19th century mahogany, cedar with huon pine interior, pediment panelled glazed top and base, height 237 cm, width 122 cm, depth 53 cm

A massive Australian cedar library bookcase, circa 1870. Ex…

Victorian Cedar Library Bookcase with Carved Details

A massive Australian cedar library bookcase, circa 1870. Ex Australian Alliance Assurance Company, 400-402 Collins St Melbourne. The massive double arched dentil moulded pediment above five sliding glazed doors separated by turned columns with carved…

An Victorian Australian cedar bookcase, circa 1880, the upper…

Victorian Cedar Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Corbels

An Victorian Australian cedar bookcase, circa 1880, the upper section fitted with an everted pediment over double glazed doors on a base with single drawer and two panelled doors flanked with corbels, standing on plinth base. Height 221 cm, width 110 cm,…

A late Victorian cedar bookcase, circa 1900, of plain form with…

Late Victorian Cedar Bookcase

A late Victorian cedar bookcase, circa 1900, of plain form with rectangular everted pediment, two glazed doors above an extended base with a full width moulded drawer, two rectangular panelled doors, carved corbels and a plain plinth base. Height 220 cm,…

A Victorian cedar bookcase secretaire, second half 19th century,…

Victorian Cedar Bookcase with Secretaire and Cupboards

A Victorian cedar bookcase secretaire, second half 19th century, the secretaire bookcase with an architectural pediment above two glazed doors with three shelves, the secretaire drawer with brass handles and fitted with original Hobbs & Co, London lock,…

A Colonial Australian cedar secretaire bookcase with full…

Colonial Cedar Secrétaire Bookcase with Fitted Interior

A Colonial Australian cedar secretaire bookcase with full turned columns, cock-beading, flame cedar panels, full cedar fitted interior and secondary timbers, New South Wales origin, circa 1855 234 cm high, 127 cm wide,54 cm deep

Free standing bookshelves, Australian cedar and pine, 19th…

19th Century Cedar and Pine Bookshelves

Free standing bookshelves, Australian cedar and pine, 19th century. 138 cm high, 135 cm wide, 31 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

An antique Australian cedar and red pine cylinder roll top…

19th Century Cedar and Pine Roll Top Bookcase

An antique Australian cedar and red pine cylinder roll top secretaire bookcase, 19th century 230 cm high, 119 cm wide, 62 cm deep

An antique cedar revolving bookstand of rare petite proportions,…

Rare Petite Cedar Bookstand, Circa 1900

An antique cedar revolving bookstand of rare petite proportions, circa 1900 76 cm high, 45 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Cedar bookcase, late 19th century cedar and pine, with…

19th Century Cedar Bookcase with Glazed Doors

Cedar bookcase, late 19th century cedar and pine, with decorative two timber handles arched astragal glazed doors over panelled decoration, height 242 cm, length 134 cm, depth 59 cm

A cedar bookcase, Australian, 19th century, with an extended…

19th Century Cedar Bookcase with Fruiting Corbels

A cedar bookcase, Australian, 19th century, with an extended cornice above framed glazed doors flanked by pendant fruiting corbels, twin cupboards with flame figuration to the lower register raised on a plinth base, 223 cm high, 121 cm wide, 46 cm deep.…

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

Cedar bookcase, c.1899 by Juncken Lyndoch Barossa Valley, two…

Juncken Lyndoch Cedar Bookcase with Sliding Doors

Cedar bookcase, c.1899 by Juncken Lyndoch Barossa Valley, two arched sliding door top, over matching panel doors below, original glazing signed on pelmet, height 224 cm, length 135 cm, depth 59 cm

A Colonial Australian cedar bookcase with shield panel doors…

Colonial Cedar Bookcase with Shield Doors and Turned Columns

A Colonial Australian cedar bookcase with shield panel doors and turned columns, mid 19th century, 237 cm high, 144 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Cedar cottage bookcase, c.1935 with two astragal glazed doors…

1935 Cedar Cottage Bookcase with Glazed and Panelled Doors

Cedar cottage bookcase, c.1935 with two astragal glazed doors over two panelled door base with reeded edges, on bun feet height 194, length 113, cm, depth 54 cm

A large Australian cedar library bookcase, late 19th century,…

19th Century Australian Cedar Library Bookcase - 282cm x 210cm

A large Australian cedar library bookcase, late 19th century, 282 cm high, 210 cm wide

An Australian cedar bookcase, 19th century, 212 cm high x 121…

19th Century Australian Cedar Bookcase

An Australian cedar bookcase, 19th century, 212 cm high x 121 cm wide, 49 cm deep

An antique Australian cedar bookcase, Tasmanian origin, 19th…

19th Century Tasmanian Cedar Bookcase: Antique Australian Furniture

An antique Australian cedar bookcase, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 190 cm high, 130 cm wide, 59 cm deep

An Australian cedar bookcase with a cavetto pediment, two…

19th Century Australian Cedar Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Carvings

An Australian cedar bookcase with a cavetto pediment, two arch-top glazed doors, conforming lower panelled doors, an ogee-moulded drawer and carved corbels, 19th century, 235 cm high, 114 cm wide, 44 cm deep

An antique Australian cedar bookcase with sloping display top…

1880 Australian Cedar Bookcase with Sloping Display Top and Drawers

An antique Australian cedar bookcase with sloping display top and four drawer base, circa 1880, 192 cm high, 96 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Late Victorian cedar bookcase display, the top display…

Late Victorian Cedar Bookcase Display with Glass Doors and Drawer

Late Victorian cedar bookcase display, the top display compartment with twin glass doors and two shelves, resting on a cabinet with large drawer and internal storage behind two hinged doors, with corbels, 201 cm x 103 cm x 41 cm

A Victorian cedar bookcase, late 19th century With rectangular…

A Victorian cedar bookcase, late 19th century With rectangular everted pediment, two glazed doors with original glass panes above an extended base with a full width moulded drawer, two rectangular panelled doors flanked with carved corbels, raised on a…

A glazed associated cedar bookcase, late 19th century, with…

A glazed associated cedar bookcase, late 19th century, with twin arched glazed doors, the extended base with ogee profile frieze drawers and cupboards with carved scroll details and corbels above a plinth base, 193 cm high, 138 cm wide, 43 cm deep

An antique Australian cedar and red pine cylinder roll top…

An antique Australian cedar and red pine cylinder roll top secretaire bookcase, 19th century, 230 cm high, 119 cm wide, 62 cm deep

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…

A very large and significant cedar bookcase on console stand.…

A very large and significant cedar bookcase on console stand. Australian circa 1845. Provenance: By Repute Customs House, Launceston. Sold Tullochs Auctions, Tasmania.

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,…

An Australian solid cedar ex-revolving set of bookshelves with…

An Australian solid cedar ex-revolving set of bookshelves with gadrooned perimeter top, conforming plinth base, three tiers, turned pillars and carved brackets, 19th century, note: Hoist post missing. 95.5 cm high, 53 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Australian Colonial cedar 'Waterfall' open bookcase. With…

Colonial Cedar 'Waterfall' Bookcase from Cooma Monaro Region

Australian Colonial cedar 'Waterfall' open bookcase. With triple reeded edges, collected Cooma Monaro region, possibly early 19th century, height 118 cm W94 cm

Rare Colonial Australian cedar waterfall front bookshelves,…

Rare Colonial Australian cedar waterfall front bookshelves, Sydney origin, circa 1840, 110 cm high, 92 cm wide, 26 cm deep