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Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 February 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak Open Bookcase having three adjustable shelves having beaded sides , raised on a shaped bracket . The shelves are 23 cm deep and 83 cm wide .

Height

114 cm / 45"

Width

92 cm / 36 "

Depth

32 cm / 12 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1121210
Dealers Internal Reference
378057
Dealers Notes

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Description
Oak Open Bookcase having three adjustable shelves having beaded sides , raised on a shaped bracket . The shelves are 23 cm deep and 83 cm wide .

Height

114 cm / 45"

Width

92 cm / 36 "

Depth

32 cm / 12 "

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.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121210
Dealers Internal Ref
378057
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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Archive I A freestanding open wooden bookcase featuring four internal shelves and carved pillar details along the front edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Oak Open Bookcase

Archive II A freestanding open wooden bookcase featuring four internal shelves and carved pillar details along the front edges. View II
Archive III A freestanding open wooden bookcase featuring four internal shelves and carved pillar details along the front edges. View III
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Archive X A freestanding open wooden bookcase featuring four internal shelves and carved pillar details along the front edges. View X
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Archive XII A freestanding open wooden bookcase featuring four internal shelves and carved pillar details along the front edges. View XII
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Worboys Antiques

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

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,481
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
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A freestanding open wooden bookcase featuring four internal shelves and carved pillar details along the front edges.
Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1121210
A freestanding open wooden bookcase featuring four internal shelves and carved pillar details along the front edges.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsBeaded pilasters, Adjustable shelves, Plinth base
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Open bookcases gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as personal libraries expanded and homeowners sought easier access to frequently read volumes compared to glazed, door-fronted cabinets.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn or plain oak timbers, often featuring traditional joinery such as dovetailing, tongue-and-groove backboards, and hand-carved decorative mouldings.

Authenticity is identified by examining the timber grain, tool marks, hand-cut joints, natural oxidisation, and the construction of the backboards, which should show age-appropriate wear and period-specific manufacturing techniques.

An antique oak bookcase can be integrated into contemporary spaces by balancing book collections with decorative objects, ceramics, and plants, creating a focal point that contrasts warm wood tones with modern neutral walls.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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