Antique Library Furniture Collection: A Timeless Haven at Nicholas Wells Antiques

Antique Library Furniture Collection: A Timeless Haven at Nicholas Wells Antiques

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Step into an enclave of refined erudition and enduring elegance with the Antique Library Furniture collection at Nicholas Wells Antiques, where every piece evokes the stately charm of a historic library. Ideal for crafting a sophisticated retreat, this curated ensemble blends impeccable craftsmanship with the luxurious allure that defines Veranda’s most coveted interiors.

Artistry in Every Detail

Delight in the rich patina of antique library tables, sculpted from lustrous mahogany and walnut, their surfaces graced with intricate inlays and sturdy, elegantly tapered legs. Admire towering bookcases, their carved embellishments and adjustable shelves offering a regal stage for your literary treasures. Unearth the allure of writing desks and leather-topped partners’ desks, each a masterpiece of form and function, designed to inspire creativity within a setting of pure luxury.

A Legacy of Sophistication

Spanning the Georgian to Victorian eras, this collection showcases the masterful artistry and sumptuous materials that have long captivated connoisseurs. Sourced from distinguished estates and artisan workshops, these pieces carry an authentic heritage, transforming any space into a sanctuary of timeless elegance and historical resonance.

Image: Library in Chateau de Groussa. Source: Rosemary Beck, Library at Chateau de Groussay in France. 2011, Digital Image ( Source | Accessed : July 8, 2025 | Photographer: Emilio Terry and Alexandre Serebriakoff )

Terracotta bust of a woman after Francesco Laurana, circa 1890, offered by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Portrait Bust of a Woman — After Francesco Laurana (ca. 1472)
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Alabastro Stalactite Gilt Bronze Mounted Pedestal Column in reddish marble with gold bronze detailing for display use.
Alabastro Stalactite Gilt Bronze Mounted Pedestal Column with intricate stone top for displaying antiques and decorative objects.
Alabastro Stalactite Gilt Bronze Mounted Pedestal Column
Collection CK40
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Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase by Nicholas Wells Antiques with rich wood and elegant design
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase by Nicholas Wells Antiques in polished mahogany finish
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase
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Pierre Le Faguays Art Deco bronze sculpture The Wheel, dynamic male figure pushing a large wheel, circa 1930.
Pierre Le Faguays
Collection NE10
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Leda and the Swan | Marble Bust carved in white marble, Italian Risorgimento style, late 19th century, 72 cm tall
Leda and the Swan marble bust depicting a woman embraced by a swan, Italian Risorgimento circa 1880.
Leda and the Swan | Marble Bust
Collection NE10
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Vincenzo Gemito bronze bust of Il Filosofo, Italian antique philosopher sculpture with brown gold patina, circa 1890.
Vincenzo Gemito black and white photo circa 1888, showing men outside a foundry in Naples with sculpture Il Filosofo on ground.
Vincenzo Gemito
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Bronze Hippo Antique Sculpture on carved giltwood gadrooned marble base, European circa 1900, 21x36x23 cm size.
Bronze Hippo Antique Sculpture on marble base with carved giltwood edges, European, circa 1900, 21x36x23 cm.
Bronze Hippo Antique Sculpture
Collection CK40
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Antique Bronze Statue of Zeus riding an Eagle, 19th century French sculpture, 40cm tall on decorative base.
Antique Bronze Statue of Zeus riding an Eagle, detailed 19th-century bronze sculpture of Zeus with textured hair and beard.
Antique Bronze Statue of Zeus riding an Eagle
Collection CK40
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A Fine Richly Figured Breche Violette Marble Pedestal with purple, black, and white marble on Carrara base.
A Fine Richly Figured Breche Violette Marble Pedestal with purple, black, white marble on Carrara and fossil base.
A Fine Richly Figured Breche Violette Marble Pedestal
Collection CK40
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Pair of classical Faux Marble Painted Pedestals with fluted column design, circa 1900, 84 cm height, England style.
Pair of classical Faux Marble Painted Pedestals with fluted design, circa 1900, 84 cm tall, 31 cm diameter.
Faux Marble Painted Pedestals
Collection CK40
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Giambologna bronze sculpture of Cesarini Venus, early 19th century classical revival, Italy circa 1830, 35 cm tall.
Giambologna early 19th century bronze Venus statue, classical revival, Italy circa 1830, 35 cm tall on stand 46 cm.
Giambologna
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William IV walnut library chair with original upholstery and brass castors from Collection EE30, circa 1830s England.
William IV walnut library chair with natural upholstery and brass castors by Collection EE30, circa 1830 England
William IV Walnut Library Chair
Collection EE30
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Anglo Indian Tilt Top Pedestal Centre Table with Sheesham wood top and ebonized turned pedestal base circa 1860
Anglo Indian Tilt Top Pedestal Centre Table with Sheesham wood top and ebonized pedestal base circa 1860.
Anglo Indian Tilt Top Pedestal Centre Table
Collection EE40
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Anglo Indian Ebonised Writing Table with two drawers, fluted legs, lion mask handles, and brass paw feet from 1860.
Anglo Indian Ebonised Writing Table with lion mask handles on fluted legs and brass paw feet in a room corner.
Anglo Indian Ebonised Writing Table
Collection EE40
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Pair of White Carrara Marble Sculpture Gallery Pedestals with fluted columns and stepped square bases, circa 1800.
Pair of White Carrara Marble Sculpture Gallery Pedestals with fluted columns on stepped square bases, 33cm tops
Pair of White Carrara Marble Sculpture Gallery Pedestals
Collection CK40
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Discobolus After Myron Bronze After the Antique, 19th century bronze sculpture depicting a discus thrower.
Discobolus After Myron Bronze After the Antique depicts a dynamic ancient Greek discus thrower sculpture.
Discobolus After Myron | Bronze After the Antique
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Naukydes Discobolos bronze statue after antique Italy circa 1800, 42 cm tall depicting a discus thrower
Naukydes Discobolos bronze statue after antique Italy circa 1800 showing a discus thrower from the back view
Naukydes Discobolos
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Dionysus – “Narcissus” 19th Century Bronze Statue with black-brown patina, depicting Narcissus in classical pose.
Dionysus – “Narcissus” 19th Century Bronze Statue of a male figure with black-brown patina and detailed curls.
Dionysus – “Narcissus” 19th Century Bronze Statue
Collection CK40
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A metamorphic set of library steps
Collection TH10
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Ceylonese Writing Table with single long drawer, carved cabriole legs, dark wood finish, classic antique style.
Ceylonese Writing Table with single drawer, carved cabriole legs, rich wood grain, and polished finish.
Ceylonese Writing Table
Collection EE40
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Art Deco polished stone Swiss desk clock by Imhof with malachite and rhodonite, from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of polished green malachite and pink rhodonite stones on an Art Deco Imhof desk clock by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Art Deco Polished Stone Arthur Imhof Swiss Desk Clock
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Burr Amboyna and Satinwood Pedestal by Wright & Mansfield, English antique wooden display stand circa 1870.
Burr Amboyna and Satinwood Pedestal | Wright & Mansfield
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Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Mastiff Dog sculpture on Siena marble plinth, 19th century French antique artwork.
Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Mastiff Dog sculpture lying down on a Siena marble plinth circa 1830.
Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Mastiff Dog
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Grand Tour Equestrian Bronze sculpture showing a rearing horse evading a striking snake on a marble base.
Grand Tour Equestrian Bronze sculpture of a rearing horse confronting a striking snake, symbolizing good versus evil.
Grand Tour Equestrian Bronze
Collection CK40
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Modernist steel desk chair with curved armrests and beige cushion from Collection TH20, featuring vintage industrial elegance.
Modernist Steel Desk Chair with serpentine motifs and leather cushion by Collection TH20, mid-century English design.
Modernist Steel Desk Chair
Collection TH20
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Arts and Crafts Set of Oak Library Steps
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Rosso Marble Pedestal is a polished red marble column with turned base and rotating capital, Italy circa 1900.
Rosso Marble Pedestal with polished red marble column, turned base on plinth, and rotating turned capital, Italy circa 1900.
Rosso Marble Pedestal
Collection CK40
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Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals with fluted design for antique sculpture display.
Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals in cream with fluted design for antique sculpture display.
Pair of mid century faux marble painted column pedestals
Collection TH30
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Bronze Figure of Asclepius showing Greek god with staff and serpent, antique bronze sculpture circa 1850, Italy.
Bronze Figure of Asclepius showing Greek god holding a staff with snake, draped in robes, antique bronze sculpture.
Bronze Figure of Asclepius
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Triton and Nereid bronze sculpture on Verde d’Alep marble base, circa 1850, intricate 17th-century design.
Triton and Nereid
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Mid-19th century Anglo Ceylonese ebony writing slope with carved details by Nicholas Wells Antiques.
Mid-19th century Anglo Ceylonese ebony writing slope with intricate floral carvings by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope
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William Theed III bronze portrait bust of Prince Albert the Prince Consort, England circa 1864, 38 cm tall.
William Theed III bronze bust of Prince Albert the Prince Consort detailed sculpture circa 1864 England
William Theed III
Collection CK40
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Bronze Bust of Homer, ancient Greek poet sculpture with laurel wreath, mounted on breche violet and black marble base.
Bronze Bust of Homer with laurel wreath on breche violet and black Belgian marble base, circa 1830, Italy.
Bronze Bust of Homer
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Late 18th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Hadrian depicting Roman emperor in detailed bronze sculpture.
Late 18th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Hadrian
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19th Century Marble Pedestal Column with turned Tuscan design, square rotating top, stepped base, circa 1880, France Italy.
19th Century Marble Pedestal Column with a turned marble Tuscan base and square rotating top circa 1880 France Italy
19th Century Marble Pedestal Column
Collection CK40
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Pair of 19th century mahogany Gainsborough library chair frames from Collection CK40 with Chippendale style detailing
Pair of elegant Gainsborough library chair frames with detailed woodwork by Collection CK40, height 98cm, width 75cm, depth 81cm
Pair of Gainsborough Library Chair Frames
Collection CK40
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19th century leather desk chair in late Georgian style with worn patina and scroll arms from Collection TH30
19th century late Georgian leather desk chair with curved arms and nailhead trim from Collection TH30
19th Century Leather Upholstered Desk Chair in the Late Georgian Style
Collection TH30
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19th Century Bronzed Electrotype Classical Bust Of Clytie
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Elegant Louis XVI style Bouillotte desk lamp with burgundy shade and silver plate finish by The Sold Archive
Burgundy And Silver Plate Bouillotte Desk Lamp
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Pair Of George III Mahogany Pedestal Cupboards
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