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Small Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 June 2026 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves with open sides and back , raised on straight supports. The shelf dimensions are 52 cm wide , 18 cm deep and from the bottom up 26 cm high , 26 cm high and 12 cm high

Height

88 cm / 34 3/4"

Width

55 cm / 21 "

Depth

19 cm / 7 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202668
Dealers Internal Reference
378576
Dealers Notes

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Description
Oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves with open sides and back , raised on straight supports.
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The shelf dimensions are 52 cm wide , 18 cm deep and from the bottom up 26 cm high , 26 cm high and 12 cm high.
Worboys Antiques
fig 1. A dark oak open bookcase with three shelves and upright supports against a white wall.
fig 1. Small Oak Open Bookcase

Height

88 cm / 34 3/4"

Width

55 cm / 21 "

Depth

19 cm / 7 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202668
Dealers Internal Ref
378576
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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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 194
Items Sold 6,481
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A dark oak open bookcase with three shelves and upright supports against a white wall.
Small Oak Open Bookcase
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A dark oak open bookcase with three shelves and upright supports against a white wall.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Upright supports, Horizontal stretchers
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

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Open bookcases emerged as standard household furniture during the 18th and 19th centuries, transitioning from private libraries in stately homes into domestic living spaces as literacy rates and book ownership increased.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn or plain oak, often featuring traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, tongue and groove back panels, and fixed or adjustable shelving.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery techniques, natural timber ageing, oxidisation of the wood, hand-cut markings, and wear patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distress.

Integrate the piece by balancing vertical lines of books with decorative objects, ceramics, and trailing plants, mixing historical timber tones with contemporary neutral walls to create depth and textural contrast.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent splitting, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a natural beeswax to nourish the finish.
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