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Carved Oak Open Bookcase
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Carved Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 August 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Carved Oak Open Bookcase.

Standing Upon Inset Bracket Feet.

Featuring 2 Adjustable Shelves.

The Shelves are Flanked By Carved Pilasters.

The Top of The Bookcase Having a Carved Frieze and Carved Mouldings.

Size:

Height 40" (102cm)

Width 36" (91cm)

Depth 12" (30cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1131433
Dealers Internal Reference
LP71-4
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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this item on 01603 629999 or 07771 966124 or 07818 445302

Description
Carved Oak Open Bookcase.

Standing Upon Inset Bracket Feet.

Featuring 2 Adjustable Shelves.

The Shelves are Flanked By Carved Pilasters.

The Top of The Bookcase Having a Carved Frieze and Carved Mouldings.

Size:

Height 40" (102cm)

Width 36" (91cm)

Depth 12" (30cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131433
Dealers Internal Ref
LP71-4
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Philip Hunt Antiques

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Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Norwich
United Kingdom

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A freestanding dark oak open bookcase featuring three shelves and carved decorative moulding along the top frieze and vertical stiles.
Carved Oak Open Bookcase
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A freestanding dark oak open bookcase featuring three shelves and carved decorative moulding along the top frieze and vertical stiles.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFrieze carving, Fluted stiles, Bracket feet, Quarter-sawn grain
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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Authentic period bookcases are constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, often exhibiting characteristic medullary rays, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery with hand-carved detailing along the frieze and stiles.

Authenticity is identified through honest timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery marks, period-appropriate fixings, and natural patination developed through decades of use rather than artificial distress marks.

This piece can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing it with neutral walls and curated stacks of books, creating a grounded focal point that balances modern minimalism with historical warmth.

Preservation involves maintaining stable ambient humidity away from direct heat sources, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and periodically feeding the timber with traditional beeswax to maintain the finish.

Carved oak bookcases gained prominence in British interior design during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawing inspiration from earlier Jacobean and Elizabethan craftsmanship featuring geometric and foliate carvings.
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