A substantial table, equipped with drawers or cupboards, and sometimes with an adjustable reading rack, designed to stand in the centre of the library. They took the form either of a pedestal desk at which two people could sit opposite each other, or of a more conventional table form. The tops were generally lined with tooled leather. Many Australian examples in red cedar and sometimes stained pine survive from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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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Free standing bookshelf, late 19th century red pine 'A' frame…

Late 19th Century Red Pine A-Frame Bookshelf with Gold Leaf

Free standing bookshelf, late 19th century red pine 'A' frame bookshelf with gold leaf sign to top. Ex Unley library, height 131 cm, width 65 cm, depth 89 cm

A Victorian library 2 door bookcase, with Secretariat. The 6…

Victorian Library Bookcase with Secretariat and Satinwood Veneer Drawers

A Victorian library 2 door bookcase, with Secretariat. The 6 internal drawers being satinwood veneered. The top having glazed, top arched doors and shelves. Height 222 cm, width 120 cm D:48 cm

A William IV rosewood library stand, the rectangular top above…

William IV Rosewood Library Stand with Adjustable Shelves and Pilasters

A William IV rosewood library stand, the rectangular top above a moulded frieze on eight pilasters with scroll capitals supporting two adjustable shelves, on a plinth base with concealed castors. *CITES permit required for export, height 94 cm, depth 51…

A fine carved cedar breakfront wardrobe by Hill and Sons Sydney.…

Antique 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,…

A superb 19th century profusely carved walnut 4 door exhibition…

Exquisite 19th Century Carved Walnut Bookcase with Griffin Supports

A superb 19th century profusely carved walnut 4 door exhibition quality bookcase having full length figured carved doors, foliate satyr and lion masks, 2 carved panel lower doors, below 2 upper glass panelled doors terminating in 2 carved griffin…

An imposing large 19th century four door profusely carved…

19th Century English Oak Carved Library Bookcase, Breakfront Design

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…

An important Sheraton style four door bookcase and display…

Sheraton Style Four Door Bookcase and Display Cabinet

An important Sheraton style four door bookcase and display cabinet a late Georgian example having four full height doors, the centre two doors with oval astragal glazing to match the lower part of the doors with oval stringing. The outer doors with…

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 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 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 unusual George IV library book-case, Boulnois, 14 Charlotte…

George IV Library Book-Case with Linen-Fold Decoration

An unusual George IV library book-case, Boulnois, 14 Charlotte St, London, circa 1825, the upper part with a moulded cornice above three glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the projecting lower part with three panelled doors, each carved with…

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 impressive bespoke fruitwood breakfront bookcase, made by…

Bespoke Fruitwood Breakfront Bookcase by Robert Brown, Melbourne

An impressive bespoke fruitwood breakfront bookcase, made by Robert Brown, Cabinetmaker, Melbourne, the bookcase with an extended base having four cupboards, the central section with internal drawers and a slide out tray for electronic equipment, raised…

An impressive bespoke fruitwood breakfront bookcase, made by…

Robert Brown's Bespoke Fruitwood Breakfront Bookcase

An impressive bespoke fruitwood breakfront bookcase, made by Robert Brown, Cabinetmaker, Melbourne, the bookcase with an extended base having four cupboards, the central section with internal drawers and a slide out tray for electronic equipment, raised…

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

An impressive Victorian burr walnut Gillows style bookcase,…

Victorian Burr Walnut Bookcase with Carved Frieze

An impressive Victorian burr walnut Gillows style bookcase, 19th century, the extended breakfront cornice with a carved frieze of holly branches, a single glazed door flanked by fluted Corinthian pilasters above an extended section with edge mouldings and…

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

Victorian rosewood breakfront bookcase having four glazed doors…

Victorian Rosewood Bookcase with Glazed Doors

Victorian rosewood breakfront bookcase having four glazed doors (one glass missing) and adjustable shelves. 113 x 183 x 38 cm

An important Colonial WA jarrah two-door library bookcase, mid…

Colonial WA Jarrah Library Bookcase, Mid 19th Century

An important Colonial WA jarrah two-door library bookcase, mid 19th century Illstd, T. Harris, Colonial WA furniture, page 172. Described in part, 'In 1987 this bookcase set an auction price record for a colonial WA piece of furniture at $25,000.'…

A substantial and impressive Italian walnut library bookcase,…

18th Century Italian Walnut Library Bookcase

A substantial and impressive Italian walnut library bookcase, 18th century and later, of classical architectural form, the moulded cornice above three bays each with an arched opening enclosing shelves above a panelled cupboard door, 233 cm high, 312 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 oak breakfront bookcase cabinet, the top with four cathedral…

Oak Bookcase Cabinet with Glazed Doors and Drawers

An oak breakfront bookcase cabinet, the top with four cathedral glazed doors, with adjustable shelves, the base with four drawers and cupboards, raised on plinth base, requires attention. 168 x 48 x 220 cm.

19th century breakfront bookcase, in English oak with…

English Oak Carved Bookcase with Adjustable Shelving

19th century breakfront bookcase, in English oak with adjustable open shelving and three drawers, extensive carved decoration

A five tier Globe Wernicke library bookcase, with leadlight…

Vintage Globe Wernicke Bookcase with Leadlight Glass

A five tier Globe Wernicke library bookcase, with leadlight glass and original label. 86 x 31 x 158 cm.

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

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 antique English walnut revolving library bookstand, early…

English Walnut Revolving Library Bookstand (9 words)

An antique English walnut revolving library bookstand, early 20th century, impressive proportions, 102 cm high, 78 cm wide, 78 cm deep

Good late Victorian four door cabinet/ bookcase fine quality,…

Late Victorian Carved Bookcase with Astragal Glazed Doors (9 words)

Good late Victorian four door cabinet/ bookcase fine quality, carved, reeded and inlaid, with astragal glazed doors and retailers plaque, CIRCA 1900

An antique English Regency breakfront low bookcase, rosewood…

Regency Rosewood Bookcase with Ormolu Mounts and Carved Columns

An antique English Regency breakfront low bookcase, rosewood with ormolu mounts and carved columns, circa 1820, 95 cm high, 157 cm wide, 40 cm deep

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.

Rare blackwood library bookcase, hand crafted with multiple…

Blackwood Arts & Crafts Library Bookcase

Rare blackwood library bookcase, hand crafted with multiple glazed doors, panelled doors and drawers, in the Arts & Crafts movement

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

An Australian breakfront open bookcase, solid blackwood…

Melbourne Blackwood Breakfront Bookcase

An Australian breakfront open bookcase, solid blackwood construction with adjustable shelving, most likely Melbourne origin, circa 1885, 135 cm high, 216 cm wide, 38 cm deep

A substantial polychrome painted glazed bookcase, 19th & 20th…

Polychrome Painted Glazed Bookcase with Musical Motifs

A substantial polychrome painted glazed bookcase, 19th & 20th century, comprising a 19th century breakfronted astragal glazed cabinet with four doors and a dentil moulded cornice, raised upon a later custom-made base of conforming shape with four cupboard…

Georgian style four door breakfront bookcase, of slender form,…

Georgian Breakfront Bookcase with Trefoil Pediment

Georgian style four door breakfront bookcase, of slender form, set with a stepped molded pediment with trefoil motifs, above four astragal glazed doors, above a set of four panel doors, 213 x 205 x 39 cm

Rare Australian cedar breakfront library bookcase circa…

Antique Australian Cedar Library Bookcase

Rare Australian cedar breakfront library bookcase circa 1840-1850

Leadlight oak 4 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, 137 cm…

Oak Leadlight 4-Door Bookcase - Adjustable Shelves

Leadlight oak 4 door bookcase with adjustable shelves, 137 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 136 cm high

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri cabinet bookcase…

Colonial Kauri Cabinet Bookcase with Glazed Doors

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri cabinet bookcase top the burr totara cornice with four breakfront sections, acanthus mouldings beneath, adjustable shelving enclosed by four arched and glazed panel doors (one pane cracked), 149 cm high, 246 cm…

A Globe Wernicke style library bookcase one glazed door missing

Globe Wernicke Bookcase - Missing Glazed Door

A Globe Wernicke style library bookcase one glazed door missing

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

An impressive library bookcase with early astgragal glazed…

Antique Australian Cedar Library Bookcase with Sliding Doors

An impressive library bookcase with early astgragal glazed sliding doors above a bank of five staggered drawers, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century, 227 cm high, 193 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Colonial cedar 4 door multi pane glass door bookcase, 198 cm…

Colonial Cedar Multi-Pane Glass Door Bookcase

Colonial cedar 4 door multi pane glass door bookcase, 198 cm high, 122 cm wide, 35.5 cm deep

A fine English 19th century walnut four door library bookcase…

19th Century Walnut Library Bookcase with Carved Panels and Glazed Doors

A fine English 19th century walnut four door library bookcase having two carved panel doors to centre and two panel doors to the sides and above four glazed doors. 264 cm high, 266 cm wide, 50 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

A Victorian black walnut breakfront bookcase, open shelving…

Victorian Black Walnut Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Doors

A Victorian black walnut breakfront bookcase, open shelving above three glazed doors, two shelves to the interior. 127 cm x 28 cm x 118 cm.

An antique miniature oak bookcase with 40 original 'The…

Antique Oak Bookcase with 'The People's Library' Classics

An antique miniature oak bookcase with 40 original 'The People's library, Editions, an Arts & Crafts magazine rack, circa 1895, awarded as a school prize to the vendor's grandmother, a small portable bookshelf complete with red and green leather bound and…

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

Large 19th century cedar library bookcase with open shelves…

19th Century Cedar Library Bookcase

Large 19th century cedar library bookcase with open shelves flanked by corbels 4 drawer & 4 door base also flanked by corbels on plinth base, 306 cm wide, 235 cm high, 54 cm deep

An unusual William IV revolving bookcase library table, circa…

William IV Revolving Bookcase Library Table

An unusual William IV revolving bookcase library table, circa 1835, the octagonal tooled leather top supported by turned columns enclosing a revolving bookcase with dummy book fronts, supported on shaped platform base with hidden castors, 90 cm wide, 76…

A Victorian four door walnut bookcase, 210 cm high 107 cm wide

Victorian Walnut Bookcase - 4 Doors, 210cm Height

A Victorian four door walnut bookcase, 210 cm high 107 cm wide

Rare Australian cedar breakfront library bookcase circa…

Antique Australian Cedar Library Bookcase

Rare Australian cedar breakfront library bookcase circa 1840-1850

Renaissance revival bookcase late 19th century walnut, with…

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase

Renaissance revival bookcase late 19th century walnut, with panelled decoration, four door and two drawer, height 228 cm, length 48 cm, depth 67 cm, a/f missing some carving to door

A fine French walnut and floral marquetry and brass bound two…

French Walnut Marquetry Library Bookcase with Brass Bindings

A fine French walnut and floral marquetry and brass bound two door library bookcase, 165 cm high, 95 cm wide, 36 cm deep.

A Victorian walnut four door breakfront dwarf bookcase, 114 cm…

Victorian Walnut Bookcase with Four Doors

A Victorian walnut four door breakfront dwarf bookcase, 114 cm high, 214 cm wide, 35 cm deep.

A cedar four door book case, 20th century, with an extended and…

Cedar Bookcase with Glazed Doors and Cupboards

A cedar four door book case, 20th century, with an extended and stepped cornice above a pair of glazed doors flanked by corbels, the base with a single frieze drawer and a pair of cupboards above a plinth base, height 226 cm width 113 cm depth 45 cm

A large and impressive Sefton Powrie glazed breakfront bookcase…

Sefton Powrie Glazed Bookcase Cabinet

A large and impressive Sefton Powrie glazed breakfront bookcase cabinet, restrained elegant pediment over four doors, each glass panel with brass inserts, adjustable shelves, a double cupboard to the centre with a single to each side, raised on plinth…

A breakfront three-door bookcase, astragal glazed doors, walnut,…

Walnut Astragal Glazed Bookcase, Early 20th Century

A breakfront three-door bookcase, astragal glazed doors, walnut, early 20th century, 118 cm high, 140 cm wide, 26 cm deep

An Australian blackwood breakfront three door bookcase having…

Australian Blackwood Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Doors

An Australian blackwood breakfront three door bookcase having three doors below, central drawers and glazed doors above. 272 cm high, 174 cm wide, 53 cm deep.

A tall French kingwood two door library bookcase with fine…

French Kingwood Bookcase with Bronze Mounts

A tall French kingwood two door library bookcase with fine bronze mounts. 242 cm high, 130 cm wide, 41 cm deep.

Large 6 door 2 drawer 19th century cedar bookcase with raised…

19th Century Cedar Bookcase with Shield Panel Doors

Large 6 door 2 drawer 19th century cedar bookcase with raised shield panel doors, 154 cm wide, 215 cm high, 54 cm deep

19th century cedar 4 door glass top bookcase

Antique Cedar Glass Bookcase with Four Doors

19th century cedar 4 door glass top bookcase

Large George III style walnut astragal glazed breakfront…

Walnut Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase, George III Style

Large George III style walnut astragal glazed breakfront bookcase English 20th century, with key, 241 cm high, 219 cm long, 55 cm deep

Large Sheraton Revival satinwood breakfront display cabinet…

Sheraton Revival Satinwood Breakfront Display Cabinet Bookcase

Large Sheraton Revival satinwood breakfront display cabinet bookcase 20th century, purchased from Martin Cook Antiques, high quality, glass shelves with internal lighting, with keys, harewood inlay, 221 cm high, 220 cm long, 44.5 cm deep

An Art Deco birch buffet or library cabinet, circa 1920s-30s,…

Art Deco Birch Cabinet

An Art Deco birch buffet or library cabinet, circa 1920s-30s, an elegant cabinet with two open compartments, a pair of mirror image cupboards with shallow shelves to the interior, two long drawers with nickel oval plates and off-centre knob handles, a…

An oak Louis XIII style bookcase, circa 1890, with a breakfront…

Louis XIII Oak Bookcase with Barley Twist Pillars

An oak Louis XIII style bookcase, circa 1890, with a breakfront relief carved cornice with applied arabesque and cabochon details to the pediment, a long glazed door enclosing five shelves and flanked by bold barley twist pillars, a lower embellished…

Large ebonised two door breakfront bookcase, the moulded…

Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase with Glass and Panelled Doors

Large ebonised two door breakfront bookcase, the moulded pediment above a pair of glass doors enclosing adjustable shelves, lower section with four panelled doors, height 239 cm, width 160 cm, depth 51 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Reprodux breakfront elevated bookcase, with adjustable shelves,…

Reprodux Breakfront Bookcase: Adjustable Shelves, Removable in 2 Parts

Reprodux breakfront elevated bookcase, with adjustable shelves, divides into 2 parts for removal, 204 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 214 cm high

An impressive Victorian walnut four door dwarf bookcase. 114 cm…

Victorian Walnut Bookcase - 4 Doors

An impressive Victorian walnut four door dwarf bookcase. 114 cm high, 164 cm wide, 49 cm deep.

Wonderful cedar breakfront bookcase, with stepped pediment top,…

Cedar Pediment Bookcase with Glass Doors and Drawers

Wonderful cedar breakfront bookcase, with stepped pediment top, above four glass panel doors, with adjustable shelves, above two deep long drawers, flanked by two deep short drawers with circular handles on pedestal base

A large antique hardwood bookcase, early 20th century, of…

Antique Breakfront Bookcase with Glazed Panels

A large antique hardwood bookcase, early 20th century, of breakfront from with a shaped top and three dentil embellished frieze drawers, the four long cupboards below with nine bevel glazed panels each and raised on a plinth base, height 140 cm, width 224…

An antique French kingwood library bookcase, with open shelves…

French Kingwood Library Bookcase with Leather Drawers

An antique French kingwood library bookcase, with open shelves and leather fronted drawers. 162 cm high, 124 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A Scottish breakfront bookcase cabinet, W. Priest, circa 1800,…

Scottish Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by W. Priest (1800)

A Scottish breakfront bookcase cabinet, W. Priest, circa 1800, the upper body with four glazed doors, above a central fall front fitted drawer and four panelled doors, all raised on a pedestal base, stamped W. Priest 17 & 24 water St Blackfriars, 240 cm…

Colonial breakfront bookcase, circa 1845, constructed of pit…

1845 Colonial Red Gum Breakfront Bookcase

Colonial breakfront bookcase, circa 1845, constructed of pit saw cut river red gum, four door panelled base, with petitie height drawers flanked by trefoil turned columns., rising to a four glazed door top, each door flanked by trefoil turned columns,…

A good quality English oak breakfront bookcase cabinet of…

Georgian Style Oak Bookcase Cabinet with Gothic Arches

A good quality English oak breakfront bookcase cabinet of Georgian country style, the top section with four Gothic arched glazed cupboard doors and adjustable shelves, the base with four small drawers and four panelled cupboard doors with fitted shelves,…

An impressive French classical breakfront walnut bookcase, 19th…

19th Century French Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

An impressive French classical breakfront walnut bookcase, 19th century, the bookcase with a large central glazed cabinet flanked by twin narrow cabinets each with five shelves, frieze drawers below and four cupboards, two with diamond point detail, two…

Australian Colonial cedar bookcase c.1880's and later the top…

Antique Colonial Cedar Bookcase with Cupboard Base

Australian Colonial cedar bookcase c.1880's and later the top with open adjustable shelves over lower four door cupboard base height 238 cm, width 190 cm, depth 30 cm

19th century 4 door glass top teak bookcase on paw feet with…

Teak Bookcase with Glass Doors and Ornate Details

19th century 4 door glass top teak bookcase on paw feet with mother of pearl escutcheons & recessed brass handles

Fine quality antique early 20th century French Louis XV style…

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Bookcase with Gilt Details

Fine quality antique early 20th century French Louis XV style breakfront parquetry bookcase, with gilt chicken wire mounted doors, and bronze mounts, 148 cm high, 150 cm wide

A William IV rosewood dwarf breakfront bookcase by Gillows of…

William IV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase by Gillows

A William IV rosewood dwarf breakfront bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1835, 99 cm high, 183 cm wide, 45 cm deep, Note: The above lot relates to a design for a 'commode' which appears in the Gillows Estimate Sketch Books for 1836 with cupboard…

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 rosewood revolving library bookcase, English, circa 1915, 111…

Rosewood Revolving Library Bookcase, English, c. 1915

A rosewood revolving library bookcase, English, circa 1915, 111 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A fine Victorian walnut library corner display bookcase, 19th…

Victorian Walnut Library Corner Display Bookcase

A fine Victorian walnut library corner display bookcase, 19th century, having a leather top above a strapwork frieze and two side sections each with three tiers of bookcase display shelving, later glazing, flanked by extended Corinthian columns with…

A walnut revolving library bookcase with makers label Em.…

Antique Walnut Revolving Bookcase from Paris, Circa 1900

A walnut revolving library bookcase with makers label Em. Terquem, Paris, French, circa 1900, 82 cm high, 42 cm square

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…

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

A George III inverted breakfront bookcase, the cornice with…

George III Inverted Breakfront Bookcase with Chinese Chippendale Decoration

A George III inverted breakfront bookcase, the cornice with moulded Chinese Chippendale decoration, above astral glazed doors, below four panelled doors, 255 cm wide approx., 40 cm deep. Provenance: Connoisseurs Stores. Melbourne, The Estate of Stanley…

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…

An Edwardian four door, two drawer bookcase

Edwardian Bookcase: Four Doors, Two Drawers

An Edwardian four door, two drawer bookcase

A fine Victorian breakfront secretaire bookcase, circa 1870.,…

Victorian Breakfront Secrétaire Bookcase by A. Blain & Son

A fine Victorian breakfront secretaire bookcase, circa 1870., with maker's mark of A. Blain & Son, Liverpool, with an architectural pediment above four arched and carved glazed cupboards, the extended lower section with a central secretaire with a finely…

Antique 19th century French carved walnut four door bookcase,…

French Walnut Carved Bookcase with Hunting Motifs

Antique 19th century French carved walnut four door bookcase, carved to the pelmet with a foxes head, carved door fronts to the base with hunting trophies, 236 cm high, 133 cm wide, 43 cm deep

A pair of impressive Art Deco wall units with original fittings,…

Art Deco Burr Walnut Wall Units with Fitted Leather Interior

A pair of impressive Art Deco wall units with original fittings, burr walnut with fitted leather interior, bronze nickle plated handles, four doors and sectional shelving, 222 cm high, 182 cm wide, 55 cm deep

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

A 19th century Australian cedar breakfront secretaire bookcase,…

19th Century Australian Cedar Secretaire Bookcase

A 19th century Australian cedar breakfront secretaire bookcase, with carved scrolls and shell cartouche to the arched pediment above three arched glazed doors, a central secretaire drawer above recessed doors and flanked by doors with applied carved…

A European walnut bookcase, later 19th century, with an…

19th Century European Walnut Bookcase

A European walnut bookcase, later 19th century, with an extended concave cornice, a single glazed door above an extended section with a pulvinated and fluted frieze drawer, two burr walnut panelled doors upon a breakfront base with squashed bun feet,…