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Solid Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 May 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Solid oak open bookcase having a shaped top with four fixed shelves , raised on bracket feet . The shelf measurements are 57.5 cm wide , 16 cm deep and from the bottom up 24.5 cm high , 23.5 cm high , 22.5 cm high and at the top 20 cm high.

Height

133 cm / 52 "

Width

61 cm / 24 "

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 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135541
Dealers Internal Reference
378145
Dealers Notes

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Description
Solid oak open bookcase having a shaped top with four fixed shelves , raised on bracket feet . The shelf measurements are 57.5 cm wide , 16 cm deep and from the bottom up 24.5 cm high , 23.5 cm high , 22.5 cm high and at the top 20 cm high.
fig 1. A tall, dark brown solid oak open bookcase featuring multiple tiers of shelving and a shaped pediment top.
fig 1. Solid Oak Open Bookcase

Height

133 cm / 52 "

Width

61 cm / 24 "

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.

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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 Solid Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135541
Dealers Internal Ref
378145
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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A tall, dark brown solid oak open bookcase featuring multiple tiers of shelving and a shaped pediment top.
Solid Oak Open Bookcase
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A tall, dark brown solid oak open bookcase featuring multiple tiers of shelving and a shaped pediment top.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched pediment, Fixed shelving, Bracket feet, Plain frieze
  • SizeH 133 cm (52 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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Open bookcases evolved significantly during the 18th and 19th centuries as private libraries grew in popularity and books became more accessible commodities rather than strictly locked treasures.

Authentic period bookcases are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like oak, mahogany, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery such as dovetails, mortise and tenon joints, and hand-planed timber boards.

Authenticity is identified through examining tool marks, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate fixings, hand-cut joinery, and consistent oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

Pairing a warm timber bookcase with neutral walls, balanced book stacking, and curated decorative objects creates a sophisticated focal point that grounds modern living spaces.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically nourish the wood with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon-based polishes.
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