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Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 November 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak open bookcase having a shaped top with carved detail , dental moulded top edge with three shelves two of which can be adjusted raised on short shaped supports .

Height

103 cm / 40 3/4"

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

Depth

28 cm / 11 "

Good Original Condition

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Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142251
Dealers Internal Reference
378204
Dealers Notes

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Description
Oak open bookcase having a shaped top with carved detail , dental moulded top edge with three shelves two of which can be adjusted raised on short shaped supports .

Height

103 cm / 40 3/4"

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

fig 1. A low antique dark oak open bookcase featuring three shelves filled with books and a carved upstand back.
fig 1. Oak Open Bookcase

Depth

28 cm / 11 "

Good Original Condition

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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Worboys Antiques
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142251
Dealers Internal Ref
378204
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

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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 197
Items Sold 6,444
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A low antique dark oak open bookcase featuring three shelves filled with books and a carved upstand back.
Oak Open Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved upstand, Greek key frieze, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Antique open bookcases typically feature unglazed fronts, fixed or adjustable shelving, and solid timber construction reflecting periods such as the Victorian or Edwardian eras.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques.

Authenticity is determined by examining joint construction, timber grain patination, tool marks, and historical hardware or fixings consistent with the stated era.

An antique wooden bookcase provides warm contrast in contemporary spaces, functioning effectively as a storage unit for books, ceramics, and curated decorative objects.

Maintain the timber by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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