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Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-shelf Bookcase
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Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-shelf Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase

This Oak bookcase has a carved sloped book trough at the top with an under tier made in woven flat cane.

The bookcase is in good attractive sturdy condition and would work very well in your Living room, Office or Study

The Bookcase is 25.5” wide, 33” high and it is 14” deep

AH48

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Oak Slope Shelf Bookcase to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1170602
Dealers Internal Reference
AH48
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Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase
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This Oak bookcase has a carved sloped book trough at the top with an under tier made in woven flat cane.
Elmgarden

The bookcase is in good attractive sturdy condition and would work very well in your Living room, Office or Study

The Bookcase is 25.5” wide, 33” high and it is 14” deep

AH48

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Oak Slope Shelf Bookcase to the 1880s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170602
Dealers Internal Ref
AH48
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

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

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An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs.
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An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs.
Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase
Ref: SA1170602
An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectBookstands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Cane
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Slanted shelf, Cane inset shelf, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This Arts and Crafts open front bookcase originates from the 1880 period. The piece uses warm brown oak and woven flat cane, showing a carved sloped book trough at the top, barley twist supports, a cane inset lower shelf, and cabriole legs. Measuring 85 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, the stand provides practical storage for everyday reading materials. The bookcase suits a study, office, living room, or stairway landing as a decorative and functional accessory. Placed against a wall or beside a reading chair, the open front and slanted shelf allow easy access to volumes while keeping them neatly displayed.

FAQs

Arts and Crafts sloped bookstands originated in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, focusing on honest construction, visible wood grain, and functional forms. They often incorporate angled top shelves designed for displaying volumes alongside turned or geometric decorative elements.

These stands were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Features often included woven cane lower shelves, mortise and tenon joinery, and turned wooden supports such as barley twist columns.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, solid timber construction, and age-consistent wear on touchpoints like foot rails and shelf edges. Look for period-appropriate construction methods, natural patina on the finish, and hand-woven cane panels.

Position the stand alongside an armchair or desk to store active reading materials, heavy reference volumes, or art monographs. The lower shelf provides additional surface area for small decorative objects or storage baskets.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to maintain the timber finish. Ensure the cane panel is kept free from excessive weight and protected from direct heat sources to prevent brittleness.
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