A Pair of Oak Bookcases 1920 - 1940

Name: A Pair of Oak Bookcases
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1208525
Price: 675 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArt Deco
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlinth base, Open shelving, Stepped gallery edge, Quarter-sawn oak grain
SizeH 54.5 cm (21 in) x W 45.4 cm (18 in) x D 23.8 cm (9 in)

This matching pair of low, open bookcases from the 1930s Art Deco period functions equally well as side tables or sofa tables in a gentleman's library or study. Constructed from solid oak with a warm brown finish, the timber displays prominent quarter-sawn grain patterns, single fixed central shelves, stepped gallery edges at the top, and solid plinth bases. Each piece measures 54.5 cm high, 45.4 cm wide, and 23.8 cm deep. These versatile items integrate easily into modern living spaces as compact bedside units, side tables flanking a living room sofa, or low display stands for books and decorative objects.

FAQs

Early to mid-20th-century oak bookcases often feature minimalist geometric profiles, compact dimensions, and functional open shelves influenced by Art Deco and Utility design movements.

These pieces were typically crafted using solid oak and oak veneers, featuring traditional joinery, fixed central shelving, and solid plinth bases for enhanced stability.

Authentic examples display distinct quarter-sawn oak grain patterns, original clear lacquer or varnish finishes, solid wood back panels, and age-appropriate wear along base edges.

A matching pair works effectively flanking a fireplace, positioned alongside armchairs, or placed beneath low windows to provide structured architectural interest and open storage.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the direction of the wood grain, avoiding water exposure and direct heat sources.

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A Pair of Oak Bookcases

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