What is the recommended care routine for antique oak bookcases?

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain timber moisture, keeping the item away from direct heat sources.

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Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Oak

Name: Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Oak
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1208727
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by ActFurniture LTD

Description

A charming antique 20th century small open bookcase in oak, very well made and of good quality, displaying attractive craftsmanship throughout. The piece stands on a solid plinth base, giving it a stable and well-proportioned appearance.

The oak displays a gorgeous grain and warm colour throughout, enhancing its natural character and appeal. It is a very desirable example, presented in good condition, making it a perfect addition to any home.

Product Reference : AF - 5517

Measurements : 94.5cm Width x 20.5cm Depth x 95cm Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 20cm

Shelf Height - 21cm

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 26.5cm

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland -

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

94.5cm (37.20")

Depth

20.5cm (8.07")

Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Small Oak Open Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1208727

Dealers Internal Reference

AF-5517

Description

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The oak displays a gorgeous grain and warm colour throughout, enhancing its natural character and appeal.

ActFurniture LTD

It is a very desirable example, presented in good condition, making it a perfect addition to any home.

fig 1. A twentieth-century dark oak open bookcase with three fitted shelves and profiled side edges. — fig 1. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Oak

Product Reference : AF - 5517

Measurements : 94.5cm Width x 20.5cm Depth x 95cm Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 20cm

Shelf Height - 21cm

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 26.5cm

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

fig 2. A twentieth-century dark oak open bookcase with three fitted shelves and profiled side edges. — fig 2. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Oak

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 3. A twentieth-century dark oak open bookcase with three fitted shelves and profiled side edges. — fig 3. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Oak

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 4. A twentieth-century dark oak open bookcase with three fitted shelves and profiled side edges. — fig 4. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Oak

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 5. A twentieth-century dark oak open bookcase with three fitted shelves and profiled side edges. — fig 5. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Oak

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland -

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 6. A twentieth-century dark oak open bookcase with three fitted shelves and profiled side edges. — fig 6. Antique 20th Century Small Open Bookcase in Oak

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

94.5cm (37.20")

Depth

20.5cm (8.07")

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Small Oak Open Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1208727

Dealers Internal Ref

AF-5517

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Early 20th-century open bookcases are defined by functional design, visible timber grain, straight linear profiles, and tiered horizontal shelving constructed without glass doors.

These pieces were primarily crafted from solid oak or oak veneers, utilizing traditional dovetail or mortise and tenon joinery to build stable, load-bearing frameworks.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural colour variations from age, historic wear along shelf edges, original construction markings, and a total weight consistent with solid oak timber.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to contrast dark wood tones, and mix functional literature display with ceramics or sculpted decorative objects to balance visual weight.

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