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Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)
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Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)

1920 - 1940
Sold 3 March 2025 · Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Description

This is a good quality antique English open oak Arts & Crafts bookcase / bookshelf, circa 1930, measuring 2ft 18¼” wide, with a mellow colour, in good original condition.

 

Summary:

·      Item: Arts & Crafts Bookcase

·      Circa: 1930

·      Period: George V

·      Provenance: England, UK

·      Wood: Solid oak

·      Width: 82cm / 32¼” / 2ft 8¼”

·      Arched shaped top pediment

·      Scroll shaped sides to top shelf

·      Rectangular block frame

·      Five fixed shelves

·      Decorative side pegs

·      Shaped plinth

·      Lovely mellow colour

·      Original condition

·      Excellent quality

·      Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

·      14-day free UK returns policy

Description:?This is a good quality antique English open oak Arts & Crafts bookcase / bookshelf, circa 1930, measuring 2ft 18¼” wide, with a mellow colour, in good original condition.  Decorated with a central moulded raised pediment, united by two shaped arms, the oak bookshelf comprises five fixed shelves on a rectangular block frame.  The side of the oak bookcase shelves are designed with decorative mortise and tenon pegs and the frame stands on a decorative shaped plinth.  This Arts & Crafts bookcase displays a mellow colour, having been cleaned and wax polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. 

 

External Dimensions:

Height = 148.4cm / 58” / 4ft 10”

Width = 82cm / 32¼” / 2ft 8¼”

Depth = 30cm / 11”

 

Condition Report:

This is a good quality antique English open oak Arts & Crafts bookcase / bookshelf, circa 1930, measuring 2ft 18¼” wide, with a mellow colour, in good original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item.  This bookshelf features a rich mahogany colour having been cleaned and wax polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. The bookcase stands on its original bracket feet.  The item is solid in joint and ready to use.

Price:

The price for this item is £575 including free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). 

 

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.  We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). 

 

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. 

 

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.  Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. 

Ref. 108754

 

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
148.4cm (58.43")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1105517
Dealers Internal Reference
108754
Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description
This is a good quality antique English open oak Arts & Crafts bookcase / bookshelf, circa 1930, measuring 2ft 18¼” wide, with a mellow colour, in good original condition.

 

Summary:

·      Item: Arts & Crafts Bookcase

fig 1. An antique open five-shelf oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and projecting side pins.
fig 1. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)

·      Circa: 1930

·      Period: George V

·      Provenance: England, UK

·      Wood: Solid oak

·      Width: 82cm / 32¼” / 2ft 8¼”

·      Arched shaped top pediment

·      Scroll shaped sides to top shelf

fig 2. An antique open five-shelf oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and projecting side pins.
fig 2. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)

·      Rectangular block frame

·      Five fixed shelves

·      Decorative side pegs

·      Shaped plinth

·      Lovely mellow colour

·      Original condition

·      Excellent quality

·      Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

fig 3. An antique open five-shelf oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and projecting side pins.
fig 3. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)

·      14-day free UK returns policy

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Description:?This is a good quality antique English open oak Arts & Crafts bookcase / bookshelf, circa 1930, measuring 2ft 18¼” wide, with a mellow colour, in good original condition.
Yolanda Gray Antiques

  Decorated with a central moulded raised pediment, united by two shaped arms, the oak bookshelf comprises five fixed shelves on a rectangular block frame.  The side of the oak bookcase shelves are designed with decorative mortise and tenon pegs and the frame stands on a decorative shaped plinth.  This Arts & Crafts bookcase displays a mellow colour, having been cleaned and wax polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. 

fig 4. An antique open five-shelf oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and projecting side pins.
fig 4. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)

 

External Dimensions:

Height = 148.4cm / 58” / 4ft 10”

Width = 82cm / 32¼” / 2ft 8¼”

Depth = 30cm / 11”

 

Condition Report:

This is a good quality antique English open oak Arts & Crafts bookcase / bookshelf, circa 1930, measuring 2ft 18¼” wide, with a mellow colour, in good original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item.  This bookshelf features a rich mahogany colour having been cleaned and wax polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. The bookcase stands on its original bracket feet.  The item is solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 5. An antique open five-shelf oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and projecting side pins.
fig 5. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)

Price:

The price for this item is £575 including free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). 

fig 6. An antique open five-shelf oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and projecting side pins.
fig 6. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)

 

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.  We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). 

fig 7. An antique open five-shelf oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and projecting side pins.
fig 7. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)

 

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. 

 

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.  Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. 

Ref. 108754

 

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Height
148.4cm (58.43")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105517
Dealers Internal Ref
108754
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique open five-shelf oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and projecting side pins.
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Open Five Shelf Bookcase / Bookshelves (Circa 1930)
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped crest rail, Projecting side pegs, Open front shelving, Arched base plinth
  • SizeH 148.4 cm (58 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against mass production, emphasising traditional craftsmanship, functional design and the natural qualities of materials such as oak.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, often featuring visible joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, pegged construction, and minimal applied ornamentation to highlight the natural grain of the wood.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate construction methods, hand-cut joints, timber shrinkage, and genuine patination accumulated over decades of use rather than artificial distressing.

Pairing the natural warmth of timber with a mix of vertical book stacks, framed art, and minimalist ceramic objects creates a balanced contrast that anchors modern living spaces.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the wood and preserve the surface finish.
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