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Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
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Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 May 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Edwardian oak open bookcase having a tongue and groove panelled back with a pierced decorated top , three fixed shelves with reeded edges , raised on bracket sides.

Height

106 cm / 41 3/4"

Width

54 cm / 21 1/2"

Depth

19.5 cm / 7 3/4"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142244
Dealers Internal Reference
378199
Dealers Notes

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Description
Edwardian oak open bookcase having a tongue and groove panelled back with a pierced decorated top , three fixed shelves with reeded edges , raised on bracket sides.

Height

106 cm / 41 3/4"

Width

54 cm / 21 1/2"

fig 1. An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif.
fig 1. Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase

Depth

19.5 cm / 7 3/4"

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 Edwardian Oak Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142244
Dealers Internal Ref
378199
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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Archive I An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase

Archive II An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View II
Archive III An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View III
Archive IV An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View IV
Archive V An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View V
Archive VI An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View VI
Archive VII An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View VII
Archive VIII An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View VIII
Archive IX An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View IX
Archive X An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View X
Archive XI An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View XI
Archive XII An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif. View XII
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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
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An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif.
Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1142244
An upright, dark wood open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, vertical tongue-and-groove backing, and a shaped pediment with a pierced heart motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSolid Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTongue and groove back, Shaped pediment, Pierced heart cutout
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

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Edwardian bookcases emerged during the reign of King Edward VII, moving away from heavy Victorian ornamentation towards lighter, simpler designs often influenced by arts and crafts or revival styles.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, frequently featuring tongue-and-groove back panels and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, timber shrinkage, traditional joinery methods, and natural patina accumulated through decades of use.

Pairing a dark wood antique bookcase with minimalist walls, neutral tones, and a curated mix of vertical and horizontal book stacks creates a balanced, sophisticated focal point.

Maintain antique timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme temperature fluctuations, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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