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A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm Tall, 95.5cm Wide
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A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm Tall, 95.5cm Wide

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 January 2026 · Gilt and Gesso
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A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm tall, 95.5cm wide.

A handsome pair of early 20th century, quarter sawn English oak, open bookcases dating circa 1920 with a late Arts and Crafts influence.

A matching pair of well constructed and proportioned, 3 shelve open bookcases with a simple and efficient design.

Constructed using English quarter sawn oak with a raised and moulded plinth, supporting 3 shelves.

Dimensions

Height 91cm

Width 95.5cm

Depth 21.5cm

A versatile pair of elegant, well constructed antique bookcases that can occupy a dayroom or bedrooms, landing, hallway or study, kitchen family rooms etc, both practical function and form with a charming timeworn patination to the oak surface.

Structurally excellent, please note that the back of 1 panel has an area cut out to the rear of the lower shelf, right corner, see photos, this was probably used to accommodate an electric cable at some point. The tops show a small square cutout area of oak repair to the far corner, otherwise very good and photos are an honest and accurate reflection of condition.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for only £75, please enquire for Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Oak Open Bookcases to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
95.5cm (37.60")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1189101
Description
A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm tall, 95.5cm wide.
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A handsome pair of early 20th century, quarter sawn English oak, open bookcases dating circa 1920 with a late Arts and Crafts influence.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A pair of low, dark brown oak open bookcases featuring multiple fixed shelves and simple plinth bases.
fig 1. A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm Tall, 95.5cm Wide

A matching pair of well constructed and proportioned, 3 shelve open bookcases with a simple and efficient design.

Constructed using English quarter sawn oak with a raised and moulded plinth, supporting 3 shelves.

fig 2. A pair of low, dark brown oak open bookcases featuring multiple fixed shelves and simple plinth bases.
fig 2. A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm Tall, 95.5cm Wide

Dimensions

Height 91cm

Width 95.5cm

Depth 21.5cm

A versatile pair of elegant, well constructed antique bookcases that can occupy a dayroom or bedrooms, landing, hallway or study, kitchen family rooms etc, both practical function and form with a charming timeworn patination to the oak surface.

fig 3. A pair of low, dark brown oak open bookcases featuring multiple fixed shelves and simple plinth bases.
fig 3. A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm Tall, 95.5cm Wide

Structurally excellent, please note that the back of 1 panel has an area cut out to the rear of the lower shelf, right corner, see photos, this was probably used to accommodate an electric cable at some point. The tops show a small square cutout area of oak repair to the far corner, otherwise very good and photos are an honest and accurate reflection of condition.

fig 4. A pair of low, dark brown oak open bookcases featuring multiple fixed shelves and simple plinth bases.
fig 4. A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm Tall, 95.5cm Wide

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for only £75, please enquire for Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Oak Open Bookcases to the 1920s.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
95.5cm (37.60")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189101
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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A pair of low, dark brown oak open bookcases featuring multiple fixed shelves and simple plinth bases.
A Pair of English Oak Open Bookcases, C1920, 91cm tall, 95.5cm wide
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFixed shelving, Plinth base, Open front
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 95.5 cm (38 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

Maintain the wood by keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the grain.

They provide functional storage while introducing warmth and historical texture, working well as display units for books and decorative objects in living spaces or home studies.

Authenticity is indicated by timber ageing characteristics, traditional hand-finished surfaces, period fixings, and construction methods consistent with early 20th-century cabinet making.

These items are constructed from solid oak and oak veneers, utilizing traditional joinery such as tongue and groove backs and fixed shelving supported by rebated sides.

Pieces from this period typically favour utilitarian forms and honest construction, often drawing inspiration from earlier vernacular designs with simplified proportions.
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