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Waring and Gillows Standing Oak Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves Book Bookshelves Bookshelf Flight Gillow
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Waring and Gillows Standing Oak Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves Book Bookshelves Bookshelf Flight Gillow

19th century
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £1500. NOW £750.

A great quality set of oak open book shelves with fully adjustable shelves in increments of 3/4". The whole constructed with the best selected timber as you would expect from Gillows. With three fluted pillars and a fluted frieze and raised on turned compressed feet this piece of furniture is much better quality than your average bookcase and has been wax polished ready to grace your home. The shelves measure over 1" ( 25mm) thick and are particularly robust with a 1.5" (38mm) thick top so they won't bend with the weight of books. These pieces of furniture were truly engineered. Measures 60"w x 48"h x 13"d. Shelves 10"deep. Excellent quality

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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CJ Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £1500. NOW £750.

A great quality set of oak open book shelves with fully adjustable shelves in increments of 3/4". The whole constructed with the best selected timber as you would expect from Gillows. With three fluted pillars and a fluted frieze and raised on turned compressed feet this piece of furniture is much better quality than your average bookcase and has been wax polished ready to grace your home. The shelves measure over 1" ( 25mm) thick and are particularly robust with a 1.5" (38mm) thick top so they won't bend with the weight of books. These pieces of furniture were truly engineered. Measures 60"w x 48"h x 13"d. Shelves 10"deep. Excellent quality

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A dark brown oak double-bay open bookcase featuring adjustable shelves, fluted pilasters, a carved fluted frieze, and turned bun feet.
Waring and Gillows standing oak open bookcase with adjustable shelves book bookshelves bookshelf flight gillow
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A dark brown oak double-bay open bookcase featuring adjustable shelves, fluted pilasters, a carved fluted frieze, and turned bun feet.
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Edwardian oak open bookcases typically feature clean, classical lines combined with refined decorative elements such as fluted pilasters, carved friezes, and adjustable shelf height mechanisms. They were designed to provide accessible book storage while maintaining architectural balance within domestic libraries and studies.

Pieces from this period were predominantly constructed using solid English oak or oak veneers over hardwood frames. Construction methods include traditional mortise and tenon joinery, tongue-and-groove back panels, and hand-cut saw-tooth or metal strip supports for adjustable shelving.

Authentic Waring & Gillows pieces often feature an stamped makers mark or brass nameplate on the drawer edge, back panel, or internal frame. High-quality execution, superior timber selection, precise wood carving, and smooth adjustable shelf mechanisms also indicate genuine manufacture by the firm.

Position the bookcase against a neutral or rich wall colour to frame the dark oak timber. Mix structured rows of books with curated ceramics or brass objects to break up the visual weight and balance the solid proportions.

Dust the surfaces regularly using a clean, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the finish, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or radiators to prevent drying and movement.
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