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Geo II 18th Century Oak Bookcase
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Geo II 18th Century Oak Bookcase

18th century
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A 18th century, George II oak bookcase. The whole made in solid English oak. The glazed doors open to adjustable shelves, these flanked by fielded panel doors which open to compartments. To the base is a cupboard with a shelf and this is flanked by small drawers. With original handles and fittings throughout. English, Circa 1740.

This bookcase breaks down to a flat pack from original - often referred to as "knock Down".

Physical Dimensions
Height
232.5cm (91.54")
Width
218.5cm (86.02")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Glazed Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1088119
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A 18th century, George II oak bookcase. The whole made in solid English oak.
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The glazed doors open to adjustable shelves, these flanked by fielded panel doors which open to compartments.
Blank Canvas Antiques

To the base is a cupboard with a shelf and this is flanked by small drawers. With original handles and fittings throughout. English, Circa 1740.

This bookcase breaks down to a flat pack from original - often referred to as "knock Down".

Height
232.5cm (91.54")
Width
218.5cm (86.02")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Glazed Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1088119
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Geo II 18th Century Oak Bookcase

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An eighteenth-century George II oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, lower cupboard panels, and small side drawers with brass hardware.
Geo II 18th Century Oak Bookcase
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An eighteenth-century George II oak bookcase featuring glazed upper doors, lower cupboard panels, and small side drawers with brass hardware.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Moulded cornice, Brass handles, Panelled cupboards
  • SizeH 232.5 cm (92 in) x W 218.5 cm (86 in) x D 46.5 cm (18 in)

This George II oak bookcase from the 18th century is constructed from solid English timber with a dark brown finish. The upper section comprises two glazed doors with multiple window panes and moulded cornices, flanked by fielded panel doors. The base features a lower cupboard with panelled doors flanked by small graduated drawers on each side, all fitted with original brass drop handles and brass hardware. The entire piece demonstrates traditional cabinet-making design consistent with a gentleman's library of the period and measures 232.5 cm high, 218.5 cm wide, and 46.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this sizeable storage piece functions practically within a large study, formal living room, or home office to house book collections, decorative objects, and archival materials behind protective glass panes. The modular knock-down construction allows the structure to separate into manageable sections for placement. The warm timber tones and traditional proportions ground the space, while the lower cupboards and multiple small side drawers provide enclosed organisation for documents, stationery, and household items.

FAQs

George II bookcases from the mid-18th century typically feature robust proportions, architectural cornices, glass glazing, and solid oak or mahogany construction suited for formal library settings.

These pieces were primarily constructed from solid English or European oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass handles, and glass panes set within timber glazing bars.

Look for signs of hand-planed wood on the back panels, irregular thickness in original glass panes with air bubbles, hand-forged iron hinges, and natural patination around keyholes and brassware.

Pair the rich oak timber with neutral wall tones to allow the wood grain to stand out, and style the interior shelves with a mix of vintage leather-bound volumes and modern ceramics.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage.
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