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Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 May 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak Open bookcase having three fixed shelves with an applied carved diamond to the back raised on side brackets . Matched pair avaliable please note only one has a beaded edge . The shelf dimensions are 58.5 cm wide , 15 cm deep and 20 cm high .

Height

85 cm / 33 "

Width

61 cm / 24 "

Depth

16 cm / 6 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142253
Dealers Internal Reference
378208
Dealers Notes

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Description
Oak Open bookcase having three fixed shelves with an applied carved diamond to the back raised on side brackets . Matched pair avaliable please note only one has a beaded edge . The shelf dimensions are 58.5 cm wide , 15 cm deep and 20 cm high .
fig 1. A freestanding low wooden open bookcase crafted from dark oak with three fixed shelves filled with vintage books.
fig 1. Oak Open Bookcase

Height

85 cm / 33 "

Width

61 cm / 24 "

Depth

16 cm / 6 "

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 Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142253
Dealers Internal Ref
378208
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 6,475
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Verified Since Jul 2005
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Location: 86 London End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JD, United Kingdom, , By appointment.
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A freestanding low wooden open bookcase crafted from dark oak with three fixed shelves filled with vintage books.
Oak Open Bookcase
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A freestanding low wooden open bookcase crafted from dark oak with three fixed shelves filled with vintage books.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTiered shelving, Raised backboard, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

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Open bookcases evolved from enclosed library cabinets as domestic reading habits shifted towards accessible, displayed personal collections during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Authentic period bookcases are typically constructed from solid hardwoods like oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring traditional joinery such as dovetailing and mortise and tenon joints.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber for age-related patina, tool marks from hand planes, hand-cut dovetail joints, and uniform timber shrinkage consistent with historical periods.

An antique bookcase adds warmth and character to contemporary spaces when balanced with minimalist decor, neutral walls, and thoughtfully curated arrangements of books and ceramics.

Preserve antique wood by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish without sealing the pores.
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