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Small Oak Open Bookcase
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Small Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 November 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Small oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 52.5 cm wide x 11.5 cm deep and from the bottom up 23 cm high , 22.5 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high.

Height

84 cm / 33 1/4"

Width

55.5 cm / 22"

Depth

14.5 cm / 5 3/4"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1171995
Dealers Internal Reference
378373
Dealers Notes

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Description
Small oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 52.5 cm wide x 11.5 cm deep and from the bottom up 23 cm high , 22.5 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high.
fig 1. A small dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves and raised side panels.
fig 1. Small Oak Open Bookcase

Height

84 cm / 33 1/4"

Width

55.5 cm / 22"

Depth

14.5 cm / 5 3/4"

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
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171995
Dealers Internal Ref
378373
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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Small Oak Open Bookcase

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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 197
Items Sold 6,444
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
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A small dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves and raised side panels.
Small Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1171995
A small dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves and raised side panels.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Raised side panels, Plinth base
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Open bookcases emerged in domestic interiors as a practical solution for housing growing personal libraries, transitioning from chained institutional collections to accessible household furniture.

Authentic pieces typically utilise solid oak boards joined with traditional woodworking joints such as dowels, tongue-and-groove backs, and sturdy rebated shelving.

Authenticity is assessed by examining tool marks, timber grain patterns, oxidisation, timber shrinkage, and period-appropriate joint construction rather than machine-cut precision.

Integrating a wooden bookcase into contemporary schemes involves balancing vertical book stacks with decorative objects, ceramics, and plants to create visual breathing room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and applying occasional traditional wax polish to nourish the grain.
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