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English 1920’S Solid Oak Open Bookcases
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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English 1920’S Solid Oak Open Bookcases

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 June 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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English 1920’s Solid Oak Open Bookcases

We have four of these very good quality, solid English oak stacking open bookcases available. A more unusual model as they are open, not glazed, by Minty of Oxford in the early twenties, they were also retailed by Heals of London. Each open bookcase has five stacking sections, finished on both sides, so can stand alone, as we have four available, they could be used as a wall of bookcases when all put together. All four are in excellent, clean condition and are a lovely colour. The lowest base section is 29cm deep, the other sections are 23cm deep. Priced individually.

Dimensions

Height: 164cm (65.08")

Width: 89cm (35.32")

Depth: 29cm (11.51")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Solid Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147297
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Description
English 1920’s Solid Oak Open Bookcases

We have four of these very good quality, solid English oak stacking open bookcases available.

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A more unusual model as they are open, not glazed, by Minty of Oxford in the early twenties, they were also retailed by Heals of London.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Each open bookcase has five stacking sections, finished on both sides, so can stand alone, as we have four available, they could be used as a wall of bookcases when all put together. All four are in excellent, clean condition and are a lovely colour. The lowest base section is 29cm deep, the other sections are 23cm deep. Priced individually.

Dimensions

Height: 164cm (65.08")

Width: 89cm (35.32")

Depth: 29cm (11.51")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Solid Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147297
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,755
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A tall, solid oak open bookcase featuring multiple tiers of shelving and a stepped cornice.
English 1920’s Solid Oak Open Bookcases
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A tall, solid oak open bookcase featuring multiple tiers of shelving and a stepped cornice.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsStepped cornice, Open shelving, Turned feet, Plinth base
  • SizeH 164 cm (65 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Bookcases from the 1920s typically reflect a transition from ornate Victorian styles towards simpler, more utilitarian designs with sturdy construction and clean lines.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid English oak, often featuring oak veneers on backing panels and solid timber for the structural frame and shelves.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as dovetailing, traditional timber shrinkage, hand-planed surfaces, and natural patination developed over decades of use.

Pair the natural wood tones with neutral wall colours, mix in contemporary decorative objects alongside books, and ensure balanced negative space to keep the aesthetic fresh.

Maintain the wood by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a natural beeswax polish to nourish the grain.
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