0
53,038  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1170602
FOR SALE
£600
Email Buy
Save
Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-shelf Bookcase
Elmgarden
for sale €702     $762
£600
Elmgarden

Elmgarden

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1170602
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-shelf Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170602
Dealers Internal Reference
AH48
Description
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.
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

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170602
Dealers Internal Ref
AH48
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elmgarden Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs.
1 / 7
Archive I 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

Archive II An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs.
Archive V An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An oak book stand featuring a sloped upper shelf, barley twist supports, an woven cane lower shelf, and cabriole legs. View VII
Enlarged Archival View
Elmgarden

Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
Location
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden
Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 702
Items Sold 5,544
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Verified Since Feb 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: Hampshire , United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden
Verified
Feb 2010
For Sale
702
Sold
5,544
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.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

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.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories