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Large Antique C.1925 Oak Bookcase with Sliding Glazed Doors
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
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Large Antique C.1925 Oak Bookcase with Sliding Glazed Doors

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Large Antique c.1925 Oak Bookcase – High-Quality Shop Display Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors

This beautifully crafted oak bookcase, dating to around 1925, boasts exceptional quality and a timeless, clean design. Rich in age, charm, and character, it is a stunning addition to the right space.

Solidly built with no loose joints or woodworm, this piece offers both durability and elegance.

Dimensions:

Overall: 77cm (W) x 32cm (D) x 168cm (H)

Glazed section shelves: 72cm (W) x 22.5cm (D)

Shelf heights:

Bottom to first shelf: 25cm

First to second: 22.5cm

Second to third: 22.5cm

Third to fourth: 22.5cm

Fourth to top: 20cm

Topmost space: 16cm

In good antique condition, this bookcase bears minor historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations—consistent with well-maintained, functional antique furniture.

Stock No. 8655

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Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Glazed Oak Sliding Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1132278
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8655
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Large Antique c.1925 Oak Bookcase – High-Quality Shop Display Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
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This beautifully crafted oak bookcase, dating to around 1925, boasts exceptional quality and a timeless, clean design.
Prior and Willis

Rich in age, charm, and character, it is a stunning addition to the right space.

fig 1. A tall dark oak bookcase featuring two full-length sliding glazed doors enclosing fixed internal shelves.
fig 1. Large Antique C.1925 Oak Bookcase with Sliding Glazed Doors

Solidly built with no loose joints or woodworm, this piece offers both durability and elegance.

Dimensions:

Overall: 77cm (W) x 32cm (D) x 168cm (H)

Glazed section shelves: 72cm (W) x 22.5cm (D)

Shelf heights:

fig 2. A tall dark oak bookcase featuring two full-length sliding glazed doors enclosing fixed internal shelves.
fig 2. Large Antique C.1925 Oak Bookcase with Sliding Glazed Doors

Bottom to first shelf: 25cm

First to second: 22.5cm

Second to third: 22.5cm

Third to fourth: 22.5cm

Fourth to top: 20cm

Topmost space: 16cm

In good antique condition, this bookcase bears minor historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs, and alterations—consistent with well-maintained, functional antique furniture.

Stock No. 8655

Includes a 30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee for your peace of mind.

Enjoy competitive door-to-door shipping across the UK and internationally.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Glazed Oak Sliding Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132278
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8655
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Telephone 07866 705199
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A tall dark oak bookcase featuring two full-length sliding glazed doors enclosing fixed internal shelves.
Large Antique c.1925 Oak Bookcase With sliding Glazed doors
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Bookcases produced during the 1920s often feature clean lines influenced by the early Art Deco movement alongside traditional joinery. They frequently incorporate space-saving sliding glazed doors, dark-stained oak timber, and minimal geometric mouldings.

Pieces from this period were predominantly constructed using solid oak or oak veneers over softwood frames. Glazed doors incorporated drawn flat glass held within wooden frames with recessed finger pulls or metal sliding tracks.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct timber construction, including tongue-and-groove or panelled backboards. Look for original wooden or brass door tracks and characteristic hand-finished dark stains uniform to interwar cabinet making.

Position the piece in a study, dining area, or hallway as a focal point. Use the glass-enclosed shelves to store curated book collections, ceramics, or decorative objects to balance traditional timber tones with modern interior decor.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain occasionally to nourish the wood, and clean glass panels with a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth.
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