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Rare 1930’S Rudolf Steiner School Huge Oak Open Bookcase
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Rare 1930’S Rudolf Steiner School Huge Oak Open Bookcase

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 January 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Rare 1930’s Rudolf Steiner School Huge Oak Open Bookcase

A very rare Steiner school large scale oak open bookcase with full provenance known, made for a English Steiner School in 1930. Amazing furniture, made in the anthroposophic style that was developed by Rudolf Steiner. Steiner designed amongst other things, school furniture and toys to be used within the schools. No hard lines here, only organic, natural shapes with an adzed finish. This Steiner School oak open bookcase is in superb condition, in the original finish and with a lovely adzed finish to the surfaces. This very rare anthroposophic oak furniture was used in the Headteachers room within the Steiner School. Just amazing design, super quality and in excellent condition. The bookcase has to come apart for movement, the central section is on one, whilst the two sides come apart, would need a joiner to put back together in situ, an easy job if you now how. This rare Steiner oak bookcase provides a huge amount for storage over various oak shelves, the middle ones are 28cm deep whilst the side shelves are 25cm deep.

Dimensions

Height: 252cm (100.00")

Width: 350cm (138.89")

Depth: 40cm (15.87")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Large Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
252cm (99.21")
Width
350cm (137.80")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120420
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Rare 1930’s Rudolf Steiner School Huge Oak Open Bookcase
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A very rare Steiner school large scale oak open bookcase with full provenance known, made for a English Steiner School in 1930.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Amazing furniture, made in the anthroposophic style that was developed by Rudolf Steiner. Steiner designed amongst other things, school furniture and toys to be used within the schools. No hard lines here, only organic, natural shapes with an adzed finish. This Steiner School oak open bookcase is in superb condition, in the original finish and with a lovely adzed finish to the surfaces. This very rare anthroposophic oak furniture was used in the Headteachers room within the Steiner School. Just amazing design, super quality and in excellent condition. The bookcase has to come apart for movement, the central section is on one, whilst the two sides come apart, would need a joiner to put back together in situ, an easy job if you now how. This rare Steiner oak bookcase provides a huge amount for storage over various oak shelves, the middle ones are 28cm deep whilst the side shelves are 25cm deep.

Dimensions

Height: 252cm (100.00")

Width: 350cm (138.89")

Depth: 40cm (15.87")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Large Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Height
252cm (99.21")
Width
350cm (137.80")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120420
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large, multi-compartment open oak bookcase featuring organic lines and numerous horizontal shelves.
Rare 1930’s Rudolf Steiner School Huge Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1120420
A large, multi-compartment open oak bookcase featuring organic lines and numerous horizontal shelves.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrganic curves, Asymmetrical compartments, Exposed grain, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 252 cm (99 in) x W 350 cm (138 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

Furniture associated with early Steiner schools typically follows anthroposophical design principles, prioritising organic forms, natural materials, and harmonious proportions that reflect human scale and craftsmanship.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn or plain oak, utilising traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, dowels, and hand-planed surfaces to ensure structural longevity.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, traditional joinery without modern metal fasteners, natural ageing of the timber, and robust construction designed for heavy institutional use.

A substantial wooden shelving unit functions as an architectural anchor in a room; balance heavy book collections with decorative objects, ceramics, and ample negative space to maintain visual harmony.

Maintain oak furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and occasionally nourish the wood with natural beeswax applied with a soft cloth.
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