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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An Australian kauri pine set of open bookshelves with chip…

An Australian kauri pine set of open bookshelves with chip carved paterae fascias and a plinth base, circa 1910, 114.5 cm high, 61 cm wide, 26 cm deep

A Colonial bookcase with original crocodile crackle glaze…

A Colonial bookcase with original crocodile crackle glaze finish, kauri pine with red pine secondaries, South Australian origin, circa 1860, 235 cm high, 128 cm wide, 50 cm deep

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…

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

French provincial pine bookcase, late 19th century, stepped…

French provincial pine bookcase, late 19th century, stepped cornice above four glazed doors, each with six original glass panels, open shelf below, lower section with four glazed doors each with six panels, height 254 cm, width 184 cm, depth 36 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

An antique Australian kauri pine bookcase (missing pediment),…

Late 19th Century Australian Kauri Pine Bookcase

An antique Australian kauri pine bookcase (missing pediment), late 19th century, 198 cm high, 120 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Irish pine bookcase 19th century having carved double tapered…

19th Century Irish Pine Bookcase with Carved Columns and Shelves

Irish pine bookcase 19th century having carved double tapered columns, with intricately carved elongated acanthus leaves. With five bookshelves, the whole resting on paw feet. 192 x 181 x 42 cm

French provincial pine bookcase, early 20th century, with four…

French Pine Bookcase with Cupboard Doors

French provincial pine bookcase, early 20th century, with four open shelves above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, height 192 cm width 100 cm depth 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

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

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

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

A Victorian Baltic pine standing bookcase, the two glazed doors…

Victorian Baltic Pine Bookcase with Glazed Doors

A Victorian Baltic pine standing bookcase, the two glazed doors each with eight panels, enclosing four adjustable shelves, three panelled sides, platform base, with key. 146.5 x 41 x 180 cm.

Edwardian pine elevated bookcase 108 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 219…

Edwardian Pine Bookcase - 2 Parts for Removal

Edwardian pine elevated bookcase 108 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 219 cm high, divides into 2 parts for removal

Large pine open bookcase with 5 adjustable shelves

Adjustable Pine Bookcase with 5 Shelves

Large pine open bookcase with 5 adjustable shelves

A late Georgian pine chiffonier bookcase, English, with…

Georgian Pine Chiffonier Bookcase with Astragal Glazed Doors

A late Georgian pine chiffonier bookcase, English, with astragal glazed doors, 200 cm high, 146 cm wide, 46 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

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

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

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

An Australian revolving bookcase, blackwood and kauri pine,…

Australian Revolving Bookcase

An Australian revolving bookcase, blackwood and kauri pine, late 19th century, 98 cm high, 54 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A monumental provincial pine bookcase cabinet, of typical form,…

Provincial Pine Bookcase Cabinet

A monumental provincial pine bookcase cabinet, of typical form, the upper body comprising three pairs of glazed doors opening to a green painted interior fitted with four shelves, the lower body comprising three sets of doors, opening to a storage space,…

Baltic pine open bookcase 126 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep, 91 cm high

Baltic Pine Open Bookcase - 126cm Wide

Baltic pine open bookcase 126 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep, 91 cm high

An Australian kauri pine bookcase, circa 1890s, 230 cm high,…

1890s Australian Kauri Pine Bookcase

An Australian kauri pine bookcase, circa 1890s, 230 cm high, 117 cm wide, 40 cm deep

A free standing Australian two door bookcase, walnut and red…

Australian Walnut Bookcase, 1900

A free standing Australian two door bookcase, walnut and red pine, circa 1900, 130 cm high, 119 cm wide, 32 cm deep

A 19th century pine tall bookcase, flared moulded pediment, six…

19th Century Pine Tall Bookcase with Flared Pediment

A 19th century pine tall bookcase, flared moulded pediment, six shelves, raised on bracket feet. 96.5 x 32 x 217 cm.

A Victorian pine bookcase chiffonier, the two glazed door top…

Victorian Pine Bookcase Chiffonier with Glazed Doors and Drawers

A Victorian pine bookcase chiffonier, the two glazed door top enclosing three shelves, above a two drawer and two door base with flanking half turned columns and shaped base frieze. 131 x 45 x 212 cm.

A 19th century French pine faux bamboo bookcase on commode, the…

French Faux Bamboo Bookcase and Commode

A 19th century French pine faux bamboo bookcase on commode, the double glazed door bookcase with elaborate pediment and three adjustable shelves; married with a conforming faux bamboo detailed, white marble topped commode, with four full width drawers and…

An antique Australian cedar and red pine bookcase, 19th century,…

19th Century Australian Cedar Bookcase

An antique Australian cedar and red pine bookcase, 19th century, 203 cm high, 105 cm wide, 47 cm deep

Edwardian pine bookcase with 2 doors, one missing glass and…

Edwardian Pine Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves and Glass Door

Edwardian pine bookcase with 2 doors, one missing glass and adjustable shelves, 112 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 145 cm high

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

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

Edwardian pine secretaire bookcase with 2 glazed doors above a…

Edwardian Pine Secretaire Bookcase with Fitted Interior

Edwardian pine secretaire bookcase with 2 glazed doors above a fall front secretaire with fitted interior and 2 timber panel doors, 123 cm wide and 45 cm deep and 220 cm tall. With keys.

An Australian stained pine book case of tall narrow form, late…

Late 19th Century Australian Pine Bookcase

An Australian stained pine book case of tall narrow form, late 19th century, 209 cm high, 48 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Late 19th century stained pine bookcase with upper original…

Antique Pine Bookcase with Original Glazed Doors

Late 19th century stained pine bookcase with upper original glazed doors

19th century Colonial Baltic pine and cedar two door glazed…

Colonial Pine & Cedar Glazed Bookcase

19th century Colonial Baltic pine and cedar two door glazed bookcase

Reclaimed Baltic pine glazed bookcase unit with carved corbels

Baltic Pine Glazed Bookcase with Carved Corbels

Reclaimed Baltic pine glazed bookcase unit with carved corbels

A late Victorian mahogany bookcase decorative four Corbel…

Mahogany Bookcase with Corbel Mounts and Glazed Doors

A late Victorian mahogany bookcase decorative four Corbel mounts, two upper glazed doors over two panelled doors, single drawer, pine shelves, height 218 cm, length 105 cm, depth 50 cm

Pine cottage glass top bookcase

Glass Top Pine Bookcase

Pine cottage glass top bookcase

19th century cedar & pine glass top bookcase

Cedar & Pine Glass Bookcase

19th century cedar & pine glass top bookcase

George II pine cabinet bookcase, moulded cornice, fixed…

George II Pine Cabinet Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Drawers

George II pine cabinet bookcase, moulded cornice, fixed shelving enclosed by glazed astragal doors, the base with two drawers, cupboard below on bracket feet

Germanic bookcase red pine, with shield front doors, Germanic…

Germanic Shield Front Bookcase with Glazed Panels

Germanic bookcase red pine, with shield front doors, Germanic moustache scroll top, and panelled glaze, height 205 cm, length 132 cm, depth 53 cm

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

Antique Cedar and Pine Bookshelves

Free standing bookshelves, Australian cedar and pine, 19th century 138 cm high, 135 cm wide, 31 cm deep

An open face adjustable bookcase, Australian cedar and pine 118…

Adjustable Open-Face Bookcase in Cedar and Pine

An open face adjustable bookcase, Australian cedar and pine 118 cm high, 85 cm wide, 27 cm deep

A European pine bookcase chiffonier, the upper section with two…

European Pine Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Drawers

A European pine bookcase chiffonier, the upper section with two glazed doors, the lower section with two drawers above two cupboards. 116 cm x 48 cm x 245 cm

Victorian style bookcase, English mahogany & pine construction…

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase with Glazed Doors

Victorian style bookcase, English mahogany & pine construction with three glazed doors over three lower doors 260 x 230 x 55 cm

A pine two piece bookcase, late 19th century, of restrained…

19th Century Pine Bookcase with Classical Design

A pine two piece bookcase, late 19th century, of restrained classical design with twin glazed doors, three internal shelves and flanked by fluted pilasters and corbels above an extended base with two drawers and lower cupboards upon a plinth base, with…

A late 19th century pine book cabinet

Pine Book Cabinet, Late 19th Century

A late 19th century pine book cabinet

An Edwardian pine two door bookcase early 20th century glazed…

Edwardian Pine Bookcase with Glass Upper Half

An Edwardian pine two door bookcase early 20th century glazed upper half with interior shelves over lower two door cupboard height 217 cm, width 117 cm, depth 35.5 cm

A two door pine bookcase with adjustable shelves, 184 x 132 x…

Adjustable Pine Bookcase with Two Doors

A two door pine bookcase with adjustable shelves, 184 x 132 x 37 cm

Antique pine elevated bookcase, with enclosed bookcase above 2…

Antique Pine Bookcase with Drawers and Cabinet

Antique pine elevated bookcase, with enclosed bookcase above 2 drawers and a 2 door cabinet, 106 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 235 cm high

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 Georgian pine bookcase, English, 18th century, 238 cm high,…

18th Century Georgian Pine Bookcase

A Georgian pine bookcase, English, 18th century, 238 cm high, 109 cm wide, 33 cm deep

An early bookcase, Australian cedar and pine with blackwood…

Antique Australian Cedar Bookcase with Blackwood Feet

An early bookcase, Australian cedar and pine with blackwood feet, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 219 cm high, 123 cm wide, 51 cm deed

A George III pine bureau bookcase, English 18th century, 210 cm…

George III Pine Bureau Bookcase, 18th Century

A George III pine bureau bookcase, English 18th century, 210 cm high, 110 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A simulated pine glazed bookcase, French, 19th century and…

19th Century French Pine Glazed Bookcase

A simulated pine glazed bookcase, French, 19th century and later. 140 cm high, 94 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Pine two door bookcase cabinet 134 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 194 cm…

Pine Bookcase Cabinet - 2 Doors, 194cm Height

Pine two door bookcase cabinet 134 cm wide, 43 cm deep, 194 cm high

Edwardian Kauri pine revolving bookcase 49 cm x 49 cm, 83 cm…

Edwardian Revolving Bookcase - 83cm Height

Edwardian Kauri pine revolving bookcase 49 cm x 49 cm, 83 cm high approx.

Vintage pine 2 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, on squat…

Vintage Pine Bookcase on Cabriole Legs

Vintage pine 2 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, on squat cabriole legs, 107 cm wide, 31.5 cm deep, 119 cm high

Pine open shelf bookcase, approx 210 cm high, 130 cm wide, 36…

Large Pine Open Shelf Bookcase - 210x130x36cm

Pine open shelf bookcase, approx 210 cm high, 130 cm wide, 36 cm deep

A two door kauri pine bookcase with glazed upper panels 195 x…

Kauri Pine Bookcase with Glazed Panels

A two door kauri pine bookcase with glazed upper panels 195 x 110 x 47 cm

A pair of Regency simulated rosewood open pine wall mounted…

Regency Rosewood Wall Bookshelves, 1830

A pair of Regency simulated rosewood open pine wall mounted Bookshelves, circa 1830. The curved shaped surmount above three shelves with carved 'S' shaped supports and waisted form back splats, 79 cm width x 16.5 cm depth x 88.5 cm height. Provenance:…

A stained pine three tier open bookcase. 91 cm high, 97 cm wide,…

Stained Pine Open Bookcase - Three Tiers

A stained pine three tier open bookcase. 91 cm high, 97 cm wide, 29 cm deep

Pine bookcase, 90 cm wide, 96 cm high

Pine Bookcase - 90cm x 96cm

Pine bookcase, 90 cm wide, 96 cm high

Dwarf Bookcase: Australian cedar & pine. Height 114 cm, width…

Australian Cedar Dwarf Bookcase

Dwarf Bookcase: Australian cedar & pine. Height 114 cm, width 108 cm, depth 31 cm

Gothic Bookcase: Cedar & pine in Pugin Gothic style. Hailing…

Pugin Style Gothic Bookcase, 19th Century

Gothic Bookcase: Cedar & pine in Pugin Gothic style. Hailing from central Victoria (purportedly Ballarat) c1880. Unusual castellated pediment & fitted with 2 internal drawers. Illustrated in 'Australian Furniture Pictorial History & Dictionary 1788-1938'…

A large pair of George III style pine bookcases, 258 cm high,…

George III Pine Bookcases - Large Pair

A large pair of George III style pine bookcases, 258 cm high, 150 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Edwardian pine elevated bookcase, with glass door bookcase over…

Edwardian Pine Glass Door Bookcase with Cabinet

Edwardian pine elevated bookcase, with glass door bookcase over two door cabinet, 122 cm wide, 50.5 cm deep & 216 cm high approx

English country pine dwarf bookcase. Early 19th century. 172 cm…

19th Century English Country Pine Bookcase

English country pine dwarf bookcase. Early 19th century. 172 cm x 66 cm x 34 cm

Pine two door glazed top of bookcase, approx height 126 cm.…

Pine Glazed Bookcase with Two Doors

Pine two door glazed top of bookcase, approx height 126 cm. Length 103 cm

Edwardian pine bookcase, approx height 210 cm. Width 115 cm

Edwardian Pine Bookcase - 210cm Height, 115cm Width

Edwardian pine bookcase, approx height 210 cm. Width 115 cm

Pair of stain pine open shelf bookcases. 160 cm wide, 216 cm…

Stained Pine Open Shelf Bookcases (Pair)

Pair of stain pine open shelf bookcases. 160 cm wide, 216 cm high (2)

A West Australian Government Railways two door glazed bookcase,…

WA Government Railways Glazed Bookcase, c.1900

A West Australian Government Railways two door glazed bookcase, c.1900, cedar and pine construction, having 2 upper glazed doors with adjustable shelves, and 2 drawers over lower 2 door cupboard, on a plinth base. Height 241 cm. Width 143 cm. Depth 64 cm

An early 20th century stained pine, astragal glazed bookcase…

Stained Pine Astragal Glazed Bookcase with Cupboard

An early 20th century stained pine, astragal glazed bookcase the bookcase above cupboard 122 cm width, 57 cm depth, 220 cm high

Narrow colonial cedar and pine bookcase with stylised face…

Colonial Cedar and Pine Bookcase with Face Corbels

Narrow colonial cedar and pine bookcase with stylised face corbels on upper doors and original glass