Art Deco 5 Shelf Open Book Case

This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to the back of the top shelf and 5 open shelves

The shelf is in good condition, it is 7” deep, 18” long and 42” high

DG35

Physical Dimensions

Height

107cm (42.13")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Art Deco Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1189137

Dealers Internal Reference

DG35

Description

Art Deco 5 Shelf Open Book Case

This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to the back of the top shelf and 5 open shelves

The shelf is in good condition, it is 7” deep, 18” long and 42” high

DG35

Physical Dimensions

Height

107cm (42.13")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Art Deco Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1189137

Dealers Internal Ref

DG35

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Elmgarden

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

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Elmgarden

Telephone 07768 997 907

Location

Hampshire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden

Verified Since Feb 2010

Items For Sale 899

Items Sold 5,333

Elmgarden

Verified Since Feb 2010

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Location: Hampshire , United Kingdom

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden

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Feb 2010

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Art Deco bookcases typically feature geometric lines, streamlined silhouettes, and subtle decorative accents such as scalloped top rails or stepped aprons produced during the 1920s and 1930s.

Craftspeople predominantly used solid woods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often finished with dark stains, natural waxes, or french polish to highlight the grain.

Look for characteristic period structural details such as solid joinery, open-back slat construction, plinth bases, and shaped crests without overly ornate Victorian carving.

Place the unit against a neutral wall to showcase its silhouette, layering books vertically and horizontally alongside ceramic vessels, framed prints, or sculptural objects.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber drying.