Edwardian "Orphan" Glass Fronted Bookcase

Two tall glass doors, and rows of old leather spines standing at attention behind them.

This Edwardian "orphan" glass fronted bookcase is by Ralph Lauren, in walnut. Glazed bookcases became standard in English libraries in the 19th and early 20th centuries, keeping dust off the books while leaving the spines on show. The dark case is plain and upright, with a molded cornice at the top and a simple plinth below. Two long glass doors open onto five shelves on each side, divided by a central mullion. It is 82.5 inches long, 14.5 deep and 100.5 high.

An orphan, perhaps, but one with excellent reading habits.