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

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 November 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak open bookcase having a shaped top with four fixed shelves , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 19 cm deep , 50.5 cm wide and 22.5 cm high. There is a pair avaliable .

Height

125.5 cm / 49 "

Width

53.5 cm / 21 1/4"

Depth

20 cm / 8"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125834
Dealers Internal Reference
378097
Dealers Notes

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Description
Oak open bookcase having a shaped top with four fixed shelves , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 19 cm deep , 50.5 cm wide and 22.5 cm high. There is a pair avaliable .

Height

125.5 cm / 49 "

fig 1. A freestanding vertical open oak bookcase with four fixed shelves filled with vintage books and an arched decorative top gallery.
fig 1. Oak Open Bookcase

Width

53.5 cm / 21 1/4"

Depth

20 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.

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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
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125834
Dealers Internal Ref
378097
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

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 197
Items Sold 6,444
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A freestanding vertical open oak bookcase with four fixed shelves filled with vintage books and an arched decorative top gallery.
Oak Open Bookcase
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A freestanding vertical open oak bookcase with four fixed shelves filled with vintage books and an arched decorative top gallery.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsArched top gallery, Fixed open shelves, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 125.5 cm (49 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Open bookcases gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as domestic libraries expanded and private book ownership became more common among the middle and upper classes.

Authentic period bookcases are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring traditional joinery like dovetailing and mortise and tenon joints.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, tool marks, backboards, and joinery methods. Hand-cut joints, uniform oxidisation, and period-appropriate fixings typically indicate genuine age.

An antique bookcase adds warmth and character to contemporary spaces when paired with neutral walls, architectural lighting, and a curated mix of books and decorative objects.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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