Faux Antique Books

Good cubbies and drawers, with more recent faux books to hide important items, are charming.

Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1910, English.

Three large vintage hide books

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Regency circa 1810-1820 brown leather faux books shot glass holder bar set. A very rare and good-looking hidden bar set, ...

Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1911, English.

An English mahogany cabinet from the mid-19th century, with faux-book doors and open upper shelf. Born in England during the first half of the 19th century, this handsome cabinet fea...

More information coming soon… This stack of four faux books opens to reveal a cave a liqueur with two decanters and five aperitif glasses.

The cabinet under the drawers has two doors adorned by faux books, a very charming detail. The square tapering legs are mounted with bronze caps.

19th century walnut breakfront cabinet with four doors and three drawers with faux books and a brass gallery to the top section, circa 1850.

19TH CENTURY WALNUT BREAKFRONT CABINET CIRCA 1850 WITH 4 DOORS AND 3 DRAWERS IN THE BASE, 4 DOORS WITH FAUX BOOKS AND A BRASS GALLERY TO THE TOP SECTION TEA CADDY IS ONLY TO IL...

Doors feature wonderful faux books on either side. Such a quality look to this exceptional museum quality piece of cabinet making.

The sides are adorned with foliage motifs, but it is the façade that attracts all of our attention with its single door, decorated with a colorful display of faux books. This door op...

Flanked either side by faux books which pull-out for secret storage.

It is circa 1880, it has the original ebonised finish, the top is a thick bevelled edge piece of white Italian Carrara marble, the base cupboard doors are covered with faux books whi...

The sophisticated liquor cabinet features faux leather bound books with a family crest engraved on the top surface.

Faux rack of books between waterfall faux mahogany & paterae inlaid bookends.

A fantastic and practical vintage box that resembles faux leather bound books made out of wood. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate

19th century French bamboo cabinet. The doors have faux leather books and a single shelf.

One set has the box-sides made in colorful blue faux marbled paper on board, the other 3 books in brown faux marbled paper.

Three faux children's adventure story books in sliding handled carrier.

Below a gallery railing at the top, three removable shelves with ebonized interior are an exciting backdrop for collectibles and curiosities in addition to books. A faux pressed-tin ...

An unusual and pretty French two-door cabinet, the upper door with 'faux' books, the lower door with book-matched kingwood bordered with mahogany and boxwood stringing between.

Colorful set of antique faux books, circa 1850's. Separate book boxes; the lids lift off each one for vertical storage of treasures or documents in office, library, or curiosity ...

Wonderful set of beautifully tooled green leather books. 11 volumes in all. They are individual volumes and not fixed together. Effectively they are like boxes that don't ...

ABOUT A stack of metal faux books with hinged lids. One contains a travel ink well.

Two doors, adorned with a variety of leather faux books, are topped with a delicate foliage inlay.

However, the rare shutter door with realistic faux books really makes it stand out. Both the shutter door and the drawer still open and shut perfectly and this handcrafted piece of f...

A superb matching pair of moulded and sculpted wood bedside cabinets. Each has a shaped and polished top, with a slim and intricately decorated trinket drawer below. Fluted supports ...

This 18th century decorative box hides a hand-painted gilt liqueur set inside hollowed leather-bound books. A delightful desk or bar accessory for historical and liquor enthusiasts, ...

A French faux book leather decanter made for Neiman Marcus in the early part of the 20th century.

These are a wonderful addition to a library or study! The two books date to 1777 or the era of George III. At first glance, I thought they were Italian, but upon further study, they ...

Early 20th century leather bound folding games board, modelled as faux books for storage in the library bookcase. The exterior as a chequers or chess board and the interior (also lea...

A fine French 19th century Tantalus Baccarat crystal decanter - liquor box - casket in the form of 'Stacked Leather Faux Books'. The five finely gilt-embossed leather-bound 'Period S...

Labelled ‘Celio Fu Enrico Mantovani’ and a year (1930-1934) which varies by volume, these lovely faux books with marbled paper edges are actually wooden file boxes with fabric closur...

The lower levels are made of single doors, decorated with faux books and reveal additional storage space. These English mahogany side tables, circa 1900 are raised on four rounded an...

Below this, there are two candle slides above the fall front, opening to reveal a fully fitted shaped and stepped interior, having a green leather skiver insert, various drawers and ...

The release lever for the left side faux books does not work. Structurally sound. Solid/sturdy.

Each side of this end table is adorned with elegant faux leather books. The table or cabinet is supported by four elegant fluted and tapered legs raised on casters.

1 Volume. H.F. Cary, The Vision of Dante Alighieri. Bound by Riviere in full tree calf with the covers displaying gilt-tooled floral borders. Raised bands gilt with panels displaying...

Painted stack of faux books. Can be used as side table or on table.

Handsome table of faux books on walnut legs. Top opens for storage.

Pair of faux painted large wood books. One is painted mustard and green, and the other is red and black.

Side table with delicate veneer and faux books doors

A very unique stacked bookcase that features four tiers, and faux books. Each individual tier turns and can be dismantled.

The tops swivel and open and are supported by the bottom section. Double door faux books below a pull out drawer. The top covered inside with a golden colored leather.

A walnut tea caddy in the form of faux books decorated and gilded, opening to reveal three internal compartments and divisions for tea spoons.

A very elegant and stylish, circa 1900 French ebonized bookcase in the Empire taste, with faux books to the top and bronze empire mounts.

A wonderful mid-19th century French ebonized bookcase, with leather faux books behind a brass grill, that would make a statement.

This is a very nice set of four Italian faux books. The books are priced individually.

A wonderful curiosity.

Absolutely charming bookshelves from the 1920s. Faux books line the bottom shelves and scalloped details make this bookshelf perfect for little girl's room or a romantic boudoir.   ...

19th century French Directoire style side table with marquetry, one drawer and cabinet with door of faux leather books.

Stylish & impressive ! This rare large Art Deco rotating bookcase from France 1920. Gorgeous antique oak with a timeless Art Deco base. Decorate your office, living room or study w...

Pretty French Walnut Ladies Bureau. circa 1860 Standing Upon Swept Legs with Ormolu Mounts to the Toes and Knees. The Fall Having Floral Marquetry Decoration and Opens to Reveal 3...

A fine quality antique French Parisian marble-top mahogany bedside cabinet, circa 1890. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed in refi...

Vintage 1970's oblong ribbed rattan etagere shelving unit. Unique "rib-like" side structure and 4 extra wide shelves. Lightweight and easy to move. Holes have been discreetly drilled...

A 19th century Bamboo Corner Cabinet. Two cupboards decorated with Victorian embossed hard paper. Real bamboo. Unusual piece.

A tall French faux bamboo bookcase cabinet crafted in pine and dating to circa 1900, featuring a warm honey-toned finish and classic bamboo-form detailing throughout. The upper secti...

Sensational butterscotch leather club armchairs. In the style of Ralph Lauren or Jean Michel Frank. Excellent proportions. Chairs are extremely comfortable. Very heavy chairs. Us...

Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s A large and compelling hand-carved and hand-painted sculptural sun figure attributed to the celebrated Mexican...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

Monumental wall-mounted sculpture executed in painted papier-mâché by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante (b. 1949). Titled "Sol Eclipse" (Solar Eclipse), this large-scale composition f...

This original painted armoire or "Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, with one lower drawer all re...

A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...

This charming pair of Italian French Louis XV style bombe nightstands captures the elegance and romance of 18th-century design with a refined decorative finish. Each nightstand featu...

Vintage Carved Wood Bench. Overall Dimensions: 78"W x 25.5"D x 23"H Please inquire about shipping quote before ordering.

Cool, rare sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen, made from rosewood. Clean design with a smooth veneer pattern. Cabinet doors and drawers with decorative round wooden handles in a darker nua...

Mastercraft model 326 vintage 1970s Palladian style brass, glass and antiqued smoked mirror vitrine display curio cabinet, designed circa 1970 by William Doezema. Measures: 84 in. ...