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Dark Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 May 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Dark oak open bookcase having four adjustable shelves with a fixed shelf at the top , with a shaped top and rope twist beading , raised on a shaped plinth.

Height

167 cm / 65 3/4"

Width

73.5 cm / 29"

Depth

29 cm / 11 1/2"

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
167cm (65.75")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129967
Dealers Internal Reference
378120
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Description
Dark oak open bookcase having four adjustable shelves with a fixed shelf at the top , with a shaped top and rope twist beading , raised on a shaped plinth.

Height

167 cm / 65 3/4"

Width

73.5 cm / 29"

Depth

fig 1. A tall, dark oak open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a scalloped frieze, and rope-twist carved mouldings down the vertical edges.
fig 1. Dark Oak Open Bookcase

29 cm / 11 1/2"

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
Date of Manufacture

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

Height
167cm (65.75")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129967
Dealers Internal Ref
378120
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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Dark Oak Open Bookcase

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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 6,475
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
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A tall, dark oak open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a scalloped frieze, and rope-twist carved mouldings down the vertical edges.
Dark Oak Open Bookcase
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A tall, dark oak open bookcase featuring multiple shelves, a scalloped frieze, and rope-twist carved mouldings down the vertical edges.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRope-twist moulding, Scalloped frieze, Open shelving
  • SizeH 167 cm (66 in) x W 73.5 cm (29 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

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Dark oak bookcases became prominent during the 17th century with the rise of the Jacobean and William and Mary styles, evolving from heavy architectural storage into dedicated domestic furniture for housing growing private libraries.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn English oak, often featuring traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, tongue-and-groove back panels, and hand-carved decorative motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery marks, iron or brass slotted screws, and consistent oxidisation and wear patterns appropriate to the stated age.

Pairing a dark wood bookcase with neutral lime-washed walls, minimalist decor objects, and curated collections of books creates a balanced focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels between 40 and 60 percent, avoid direct sunlight to prevent timber bleaching, and periodically apply microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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