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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A large French oak bookcase, circa 1890s. The bookcase in the…

Louis XVI French Oak Bookcase, 1890s

A large French oak bookcase, circa 1890s. The bookcase in the Louis XVI manner, with a broken pediment to an architectural cornice above a pair of glazed doors with internal shelving and flanked by fluted columns and supports to an open compartment, a…

American Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with low gallery back,…

Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase with Glass Doors

American Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with low gallery back, three glass shelves enclosed by two astragal doors

Victorian oak dwarf bookcase with scroll and fruit moulded…

Victorian Oak Bookcase with Leather Spines

Victorian oak dwarf bookcase with scroll and fruit moulded capitals, the central cupboard applied with full leather book spines on box base (in two parts)

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)

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…

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

English oak bookcase c1880s with four glazed doors on…

Antique English Oak Bookcase with Glazed and Panelled Doors

English oak bookcase c1880s with four glazed doors on breakfront top, four panelled doors below, height 240 cm, length 245 cm, depth 57 cm

A fine George III bookcase on chest, in mahogany and veneers,…

George III Mahogany Bookcase on Chest

A fine George III bookcase on chest, in mahogany and veneers, the top section with two astral glaze doors and an elegant pediment, the lower section of three oak lined drawers with ivory escutcheons. The whole on elegantly flared front legs. England,…

Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase with adjustable oak…

Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase by S&H Jewell

Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase with adjustable oak shelves, maker's badge inside centre door 'S&H Jewell 29, 30 & 31 Little Queen St Holborn W.C.', divides into 5 parts for removal, 245 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 136 cm high

A fine Scottish mid 19th century oak library bookcase. Having…

Scottish Oak Library Bookcase with Carved and Glazed Doors

A fine Scottish mid 19th century oak library bookcase. Having panelled and carved doors below and three glazed doors above. Height 235 cm, length 195 cm, depth 50 cm.

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…

A very impressive Gothic revival oak library bookcase, French…

Gothic Oak Library Bookcase, French 1865

A very impressive Gothic revival oak library bookcase, French circa 1865

William IV mahogany bookcase with pollard oak lined secretaire,…

William IV Mahogany Bookcase with Secretaire

William IV mahogany bookcase with pollard oak lined secretaire, circa 1835, with keys, secretaire with gilt tooled leather inlay, 227 cm high, 120 cm long, 53 cm deep

A pair of French oak gothic revival bookcases, late 19th…

French Gothic Oak Bookcases, Late 19th Century

A pair of French oak gothic revival bookcases, late 19th century, 272 cm high, 100 cm wide, 38 cm deep

A late 19th century Aesthetic movement breakfront library…

Aesthetic Oak Breakfront Bookcase with Geometric Carvings

A late 19th century Aesthetic movement breakfront library bookcase of English oak with carved geometric panelled doors, adjustable shelving, eight glazed doors to the upper section with eight matching panelled doors below, 5m wide x 2.7m high

Louis XVI style ormolu mounted Bibliotheque, 19th century, the…

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Bibliotheque

Louis XVI style ormolu mounted Bibliotheque, 19th century, the moulded cornice above a pair of glass doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, over two doors fitted with shelves, highlighted with garlands of oak leaves and acorns, flowers and foliage,…

A George III fall front bookcase bureau, in solid Cuban…

George III Cuban Mahogany Bookcase Bureau

A George III fall front bookcase bureau, in solid Cuban mahogany, the bookcase with deeply carved astral glaze doors below an elegant broken Doric pediment, adjustable shelves and two lower drawers. The bureau desk with a finely fitted interior comprised…

A large gothic oak library bookcase, circa 1865. 270 cm high,…

Gothic Oak Library Bookcase, 1865

A large gothic oak library bookcase, circa 1865. 270 cm high, 244 cm wide and 64 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

A four door Neo-Gothic Arts and Crafts oak bookcase of generous…

Neo-Gothic Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase from Werribee Mansion

A four door Neo-Gothic Arts and Crafts oak bookcase of generous proportions, 317 cm high, 240 cm wide, 59 cm deep. Provenance: This impressive piece was originally commissioned by the Chirnside Family for Werribee Mansion, Victoria

An exquisitely carved Flemish style bookcase. 19th century in…

Flemish Style Oak Bookcase, 19th Century

An exquisitely carved Flemish style bookcase. 19th century in the 17th century Flemish style, breakfront featuring Renaissance Inspired full relief carvings, the base comprises four doors & drawers, the top full length top glazed doors, magnificent…