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Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Name: Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1197209
Price: 225 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

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Sold 3 March 2026 · Brookside Antiques

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Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Open Bookcase.

Dating 1910 ish and all made in solid Oak.

Having these five Graduating fixed shelves with solid sides and shaped Gallery fitted on the top shelf.

Its been into the polish shop for a clean and polish with this warm oak colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with no breaks and no woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, 07851385634

Email, Call, Text, 07851385634, Also WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

115cm (45.28")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1197209

Dealers Internal Reference

001024

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Open Bookcase.

Dating 1910 ish and all made in solid Oak.

“

Having these five Graduating fixed shelves with solid sides and shaped Gallery fitted on the top shelf.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. An early 20th century freestanding oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and multiple open shelves. — fig 1. Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Its been into the polish shop for a clean and polish with this warm oak colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with no breaks and no woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, 07851385634

fig 2. An early 20th century freestanding oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and multiple open shelves. — fig 2. Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Email, Call, Text, 07851385634, Also WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. An early 20th century freestanding oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and multiple open shelves. — fig 3. Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. An early 20th century freestanding oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and multiple open shelves. — fig 4. Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

fig 5. An early 20th century freestanding oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and multiple open shelves. — fig 5. Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. An early 20th century freestanding oak bookcase featuring a shaped crest and multiple open shelves. — fig 6. Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

115cm (45.28")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1197209

Dealers Internal Ref

001024

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Early 20th-century bookcases typically feature clean lines, functional open shelving, and sturdy construction, reflecting a transition towards simpler domestic furniture designs while retaining traditional timber craftsmanship.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid oak or oak veneers, often utilising dovetail joints, pegged joints, and solid backboards to ensure durability and load-bearing strength.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate fixings, hand-finished surfaces, natural timber ageing, traditional joint construction, and makers marks or stamps where present.

An antique oak bookcase adds warmth and character to contemporary spaces when paired with neutral walls, minimalist styling accessories, and a curated mix of books and ceramics.

Preserve vintage oak by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and periodically feeding the wood with high-quality beeswax while avoiding silicone-based polishes.

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