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A Good Oak Open Bookcase
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A Good Oak Open Bookcase

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 13 August 2026 · Elmgarden
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A Good Oak Open Bookcase

This is a good quality Oak open book shelf

The Bookcase is in very good condition, sound and handsome, it has 3 adjustable shelves and a low gallery at the backlit is 24” wide, 42” high and 8” deep

ST120

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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SA1145906
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ST120
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Description
A Good Oak Open Bookcase

This is a good quality Oak open book shelf

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The Bookcase is in very good condition, sound and handsome, it has 3 adjustable shelves and a low gallery at the backlit is 24” wide, 42” high and 8” deep.
Elmgarden

ST120

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the Victorian era.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145906
Dealers Internal Ref
ST120
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

A family run business since 1980, now on line world wide.

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A medium brown freestanding oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, a rounded top gallery, and a shaped apron base.
A Good Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1145906
A medium brown freestanding oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, a rounded top gallery, and a shaped apron base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGalleried top, Curved side profiles, Exposed grain, Shaped plinth base
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

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Open oak bookcases from the late Victorian, Edwardian, and Arts & Crafts eras typically feature solid timber construction, plain or subtly shaped galleries, fixed horizontal shelving, and simple back panels designed for practical book storage without the enclosure of glass doors.

These bookcases were primarily built using solid English or European oak, often employing tongue-and-groove jointing for back panels, dados or mortise-and-tenon joints for shelves, and wax or varnish finishes to highlight the natural oak grain.

Authentic period examples exhibit original construction details such as hand-cut joints, natural age-related patination, uneven wear on shelf edges, and historical saw marks or plane marks on the hidden rear surfaces.

A vintage oak bookcase can be styled by pairing stacked books with contemporary ceramics, small potted plants, or framed photographs, allowing the warm timber tones to create visual balance against neutral or boldly painted walls.

To preserve solid oak furniture, clean regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or warping.
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