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Oak Open Bookcase

1920 - 1940
Sold 3 February 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak Art Deco Open Bookcase having three fixed graduated shelves , raised on a shaped plinth base. The shelf dimensions are from the bottom up 73 cm wide 20 cm deep and 25 cm high , the middle 73 cm wide 18 cm deep and 22 cm high and at the top 73 cm wide 16 cm deep and 20 cm high.

Height

91 cm / 36"

Width

77.5 cm / 30 "

Depth

22 cm / 8 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120074
Dealers Internal Reference
378051
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Description
Oak Art Deco Open Bookcase having three fixed graduated shelves , raised on a shaped plinth base.
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The shelf dimensions are from the bottom up 73 cm wide 20 cm deep and 25 cm high , the middle 73 cm wide 18 cm deep and 22 cm high and at the top 73 cm wide 16 cm deep and 20 cm high.
Worboys Antiques
fig 1. An upright dark oak open bookcase with four tiers of shelving and a carved crest on the top rail.
fig 1. Oak Open Bookcase

Height

91 cm / 36"

Width

77.5 cm / 30 "

Depth

22 cm / 8 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120074
Dealers Internal Ref
378051
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
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An upright dark oak open bookcase with four tiers of shelving and a carved crest on the top rail.
Oak Open Bookcase
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An upright dark oak open bookcase with four tiers of shelving and a carved crest on the top rail.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved top crest, Scalloped base rail, Tiered open shelving
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 77.5 cm (31 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Traditional open bookcases typically feature exposed shelving without glass doors, prioritising accessibility and displaying volumes. They often incorporate period joinery techniques and decorative carvings characteristic of British cabinet-making traditions.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid oak or oak veneers over secondary timbers, utilising traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, dovetailing, and panelled backs to ensure structural stability.

Authentication involves examining timber oxidisation, tool marks, backboard construction, and fixings. Hand-cut dovetails, uneven grain patterns, and period-appropriate hardware indicate age, whereas uniform machine milling suggests modern manufacture.

Preservation requires maintaining stable relative humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood while avoiding silicone-based sprays.

An oak bookcase provides textural warmth and grounding in modern rooms. It can be styled by balancing vertical book stacks with horizontal groupings, incorporating decorative objects, and leaving negative space to prevent visual clutter.
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