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Tall Narrow Bookcase by Minty
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Tall Narrow Bookcase by Minty

1900 - 1920
Description

Good quality tall narrow oak bookcase with opening glazed leaded doors by Minty.

Having pull opening doors revealing storage space. Three panes having cracks to glass.

Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 69”

Width 19”

Depth 12”

Compartments top to bottom

9”

9”

11”

11”

14”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Minty Sectional Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203168
Dealers Internal Reference
Pcf 21/3/26 P Pen
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The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

Visit Website www.harrisonantiquefurniture.co.uk for full terms & conditions.

Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Good quality tall narrow oak bookcase with opening glazed leaded doors by Minty.

Having pull opening doors revealing storage space. Three panes having cracks to glass.

Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 69”

Width 19”

Depth 12”

Compartments top to bottom

9”

9”

11”

11”

14”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Minty Sectional Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203168
Dealers Internal Ref
Pcf 21/3/26 P Pen
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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Harrison Antique Furniture

Harrison Antique Furniture
Telephone 07831 299 993
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Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 966
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A tall, narrow, five-tier oak sectional bookcase featuring leaded glass doors and a simple moulded cornice.
Tall Narrow Bookcase by Minty
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A tall, narrow, five-tier oak sectional bookcase featuring leaded glass doors and a simple moulded cornice.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Lead, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeaded glass panes, Stacking modular sections, Small metal knobs, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 175 cm (69 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This tall narrow modular bookcase dates from the 1900 Arts and Crafts period and is made of oak in a warm brown tone with visible grain. The piece comprises five stacked sections beneath a simple moulded cornice, standing on small turned feet and fitted with small metal knobs on the opening glazed leaded doors. Three panes display cracks to the glass, and the leaded divisions create multiple rectangular glass panels across each tier. The bookcase measures 175 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep. Designed with a gentleman's library aesthetic, this stacking cabinet provides vertical storage while occupying a modest footprint. It suits placement in a study, home office, or living room for housing books and display items.

FAQs

A Minty sectional bookcase is a modular piece of library furniture manufactured by Minty of Oxford in the early to mid-20th century. Comprising separate stackable wooden units with glazed doors, these pieces allowed owners to add or remove sections based on their storage requirements.

Traditional sectional bookcases were commonly constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently featuring quarter-sawn graining. The door panels were fitted with plain or leaded glass, fastened with brass hinges and small metal turn-latches.

Authentic pieces feature distinct interlocking modular sections, original brass latches, and makers labels or stamps inside the compartments or on the rear panels. Construction details include tongue-and-groove jointing, hand-fitted leaded glass glazing, and solid timber backboards.

A tall, narrow sectional bookcase fits well in alcoves, narrow hallways, or home offices where vertical storage is required. Modern interior designers often curate the enclosed shelves with a mix of bound books, ceramics, and small decorative objects to balance visual weight.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly to preserve the wood finish. Glass panes should be cleaned with a dedicated glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto leaded joints.
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