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A Pair of 1920'S Open Bookcases
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A Pair of 1920'S Open Bookcases

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 February 2025 · The Antique Partnership
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A pair of 1920's painted pine open bookcases. In good sound condition and painted we believe in 'old white'. Fixed graduated shelves and of a convenient useful size. The books are for display purposes onl and are NOT included in the sale.

Each bookcase measures 98 cm high. 76 cm wide and the depth at the base 22 cm and at the top 17 cm.

Spaces between the sheves are 22 ..25 and 30 cm.

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Pair of Bookcases to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1031752
Dealers Internal Reference
6196
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A pair of 1920's painted pine open bookcases. In good sound condition and painted we believe in 'old white'. Fixed graduated shelves and of a convenient useful size. The books are for display purposes onl and are NOT included in the sale.
fig 1. A pair of low, painted grey open bookcases featuring four tiers of horizontal shelving against a neutral background.
fig 1. A Pair of 1920'S Open Bookcases

Each bookcase measures 98 cm high. 76 cm wide and the depth at the base 22 cm and at the top 17 cm.

Spaces between the sheves are 22 ..25 and 30 cm.

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Pair of Bookcases to the 1920s.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1031752
Dealers Internal Ref
6196
The Antique Partnership
The Antique Partnership
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A pair of low, painted grey open bookcases featuring four tiers of horizontal shelving against a neutral background.
A pair of 1920's Open bookcases
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A pair of low, painted grey open bookcases featuring four tiers of horizontal shelving against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleInterwar Vernacular
  • MaterialPainted Pine, Timber
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Plinth base, Stepped top rail
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

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Bookcases from the 1920s often transitioned away from heavy Victorian ornamentation towards simpler, more functional designs, sometimes featuring painted finishes or streamlined silhouettes to suit smaller interwar domestic spaces.

Period bookcases were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or pine, frequently assembled using traditional joinery methods like dovetailing and mortise and tenon joints.

Authenticity can be verified through examination of construction techniques, such as hand-cut joints, original backboards, period-appropriate fixings, and natural wear patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distress.

Matching bookcases can be integrated into contemporary spaces by styling them with a balanced mix of books arranged by size or colour, alongside ceramics and sculptural objects to prevent visual heaviness.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and radiators, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate beeswax or furniture polish to nourish the wood.
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