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Solid Oak Open Bookcase
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Worboys Antiques

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

1920 - 1940
Sold 28 April 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Solid oak open bookcase having four fixed shelves with beaded edges , raised on a shaped plinth base . The shelf dimensions are 16 cm deep , 61 cm wide and from the bottom upwards 23 cm high , 23 cm high , 19.5 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high .

Height

107 cm / 42 1/4"

Width

65 cm / 25 3/4"

Depth

23 cm / 9 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131224
Dealers Internal Reference
378130
Dealers Notes

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Description
Solid oak open bookcase having four fixed shelves with beaded edges , raised on a shaped plinth base .
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The shelf dimensions are 16 cm deep , 61 cm wide and from the bottom upwards 23 cm high , 23 cm high , 19.
Worboys Antiques

5 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high .

fig 1. An upright, open-fronted wooden bookcase constructed from solid oak featuring multiple fixed shelves filled with vintage books.
fig 1. Solid Oak Open Bookcase

Height

107 cm / 42 1/4"

Width

65 cm / 25 3/4"

Depth

23 cm / 9 "

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 Solid Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131224
Dealers Internal Ref
378130
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 194
Items Sold 6,481
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An upright, open-fronted wooden bookcase constructed from solid oak featuring multiple fixed shelves filled with vintage books.
Solid Oak Open Bookcase
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An upright, open-fronted wooden bookcase constructed from solid oak featuring multiple fixed shelves filled with vintage books.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsReeded moulding, Scalloped apron, Open shelving
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Traditional oak bookcases typically feature robust construction, clean rectilinear lines, and exposed wood grain, often associated with period British cabinet making.

Authentic pieces are generally constructed from solid hardwoods such as English or European oak, utilizing traditional joinery techniques like dovetailing and mortise and tenon joints.

Authentication involves examining the timber for natural ageing, tool marks indicating hand-planing, historical fixings, and construction methods consistent with the stated era.

Integrating an antique wooden piece into a modern setting involves balancing the heavy timber with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and carefully curated collections of books and objects.

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