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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French provincial oak bookcase, 19th century, two paneled glass…

19th Century French Oak Bookcase with Floral Relief Carving

French provincial oak bookcase, 19th century, two paneled glass doors enclosing adjustable shelves, with scroll apron carved with raised relief of a flowerpot, on scrolled feet, height 240 cm width 132 cm depth 48. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

An early 20th century oak carved bookcase, the central three…

Oak Carved Bookcase with Central Door and Open Shelves

An early 20th century oak carved bookcase, the central three panel door flanked by open shelves, raised on compressed bun feet. 157 x 31 x 95.5 cm.

A George II oak bureau bookcase, 1740s and later, the upper…

Georgian Oak Bureau Bookcase

A George II oak bureau bookcase, 1740s and later, the upper part with a moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves, the lower part with a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior of drawers, compartments, and a well, three long drawers…

A Danish oak adjustable open bookcase, 159 cm high, 122 cm wide,…

Danish Oak Adjustable Bookcase - 159x122x26cm

A Danish oak adjustable open bookcase, 159 cm high, 122 cm wide, 26 cm deep

Corner bookshelf c.1960s Australian oak, open four shelf,…

1960s Australian Oak Corner Bookshelf

Corner bookshelf c.1960s Australian oak, open four shelf, height 92 cm, width 65 x 65 cm

Large oak 2 door bookcase cabinet 157 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 218.…

Oak Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Panel Damage

Large oak 2 door bookcase cabinet 157 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 218.5 cm high (small losses and one side glass panel cracked)

Large late Victorian/Edwardian oak three door bookcase, with a…

Victorian Oak Bookcase with Stepped Pediment and Glass Doors

Large late Victorian/Edwardian oak three door bookcase, with a stepped pediment above three glass doors and lower wooden panels, opening to adjustable shelves, on four generous bun feet, 256 cm x 232 cm x 62 cm

Late Victorian/Edwardian oak bookcase, of rectangular form, set…

Victorian Oak Bookcase with Carved Astragal Glass Door

Late Victorian/Edwardian oak bookcase, of rectangular form, set with a central carved astragal glass door, flanked by a pair of open shelves with acanthus and flower head carved sides, the whole raised on four bun feet, 210 cm x 216 cm x 58 cm

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

Stackable bookshelf, early 20th century oak, Globe Wernicke…

Oak Stackable Bookshelf with Glazed Doors

Stackable bookshelf, early 20th century oak, Globe Wernicke style, three compartments with glazed doors, height 128 cm, length 67 cm, depth 32 cm

An oak campaign hanging bookcase, three tiered, with brass…

Oak Campaign Bookcase with Brass Pillars

An oak campaign hanging bookcase, three tiered, with brass pillars, 58 cm high, 91 cm wide, 20 cm deep. Provenance: purchased from Christopher Clarke Antiques, England

An antique oak and glazed low book-case, late 19th century,…

Antique Oak Glazed Bookcase with Blue Interior

An antique oak and glazed low book-case, late 19th century, adapted from an 18th century French carcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of astragal-glazed doors enclosing a blue-painted interior with adjustable shelves, on bun feet, 140 cm high, 136.5…

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

A late George III oak breakfront secretaire bookcase, the…

George III Oak Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase

A late George III oak breakfront secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice above a plain central frieze above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a central fitted secretaire drawer above a slide and cupboards, flanked by…

Attributed Gustav Stickley oak glazed Arts & Crafts 'Mission'…

Gustav Stickley Oak Glazed Arts & Crafts Bookcase

Attributed Gustav Stickley oak glazed Arts & Crafts 'Mission' bookcase, the single twelve panel glazed door with brass latch, glazed sides and multi panelled back, height 162 cm. W.92 cm. Unmarked. Provenance: purchased by our vendors parents in America,…

A vintage oak Globe-Wernicke style bookcase, five shelves with…

A vintage oak Globe-Wernicke style bookcase, five shelves with glass doors, raise on plinth base. 123 x 34 x 190 cm.

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…

A William and Mary oak double-dome bureau bookcase, circa 1690…

A William and Mary oak double-dome bureau bookcase, circa 1690 with a deeply moulded double-dome top and conforming domed sides, surmounted by ball finials, above a pair of high arched panelled doors opening to a fitted interior, the well-figured fall…

Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, early 20th century oak,…

Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, early 20th century oak, modular three bay with glazed doors, labelled at back, height 125 cm, width 85 cm, depth 28 cm

Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, early 20th century oak,…

Globe Wernicke stacking bookcase, early 20th century oak, modular three bay with glazed doors, labelled at back, height 125 cm, width 85 cm, depth 28 cm

A substantial three door oak bookcase, by Maple & Co. The…

A substantial three door oak bookcase, by Maple & Co. The Company becoming one of the most fashionable brands in Victorian and Edwardian Britain, supplying furniture and interior decoration to a number of high-status individuals, including the Royal…