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Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase with Decorative Cut-out | Early 20th Century
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase with Decorative Cut-out | Early 20th Century

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Marlborough Antiques & Interiors (Reserved for a buyer)
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A compact oak open bookcase in the Arts & Crafts style, dating to the early 20th century. With five shelves and a narrow footprint, this is a practical and versatile piece—ideal for books, kitchen storage or display. The simple cut-out detail to the top adds a subtle decorative touch, while the warm oak grain gives it a classic look that works well in both traditional and modern interiors. A useful, well-proportioned piece that would sit comfortably in a variety of settings.

Condition Report: In good vintage condition overall. The piece has been lightly restored and cleaned, with the oak finish refreshed to enhance the natural grain. There are minor marks and signs of age consistent with use over time, including light wear to the shelves and base. Structurally sound and ready for use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1209244
Dealers Notes

We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
A compact oak open bookcase in the Arts & Crafts style, dating to the early 20th century.
With five shelves and a narrow footprint, this is a practical and versatile piece—ideal for books, kitchen storage or display.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

The simple cut-out detail to the top adds a subtle decorative touch, while the warm oak grain gives it a classic look that works well in both traditional and modern interiors. A useful, well-proportioned piece that would sit comfortably in a variety of settings.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century Arts and Crafts solid oak open bookcase featuring five shelves and a carved cut-out motif at the top.
fig 1. Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase with Decorative Cut-out | Early 20th Century

Condition Report: In good vintage condition overall. The piece has been lightly restored and cleaned, with the oak finish refreshed to enhance the natural grain. There are minor marks and signs of age consistent with use over time, including light wear to the shelves and base. Structurally sound and ready for use.

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209244
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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An early twentieth-century Arts and Crafts solid oak open bookcase featuring five shelves and a carved cut-out motif at the top.
Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase with Decorative Cut-Out | Early 20th Century
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Originating in the late nineteenth century, the Arts and Crafts movement emphasised simple forms, honest construction techniques, and hand-crafted woodwork, often showcasing natural oak grain and functional decorative details such as pierced cut-outs.

These bookcases were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as quartersawn oak, utilizing traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon joints to ensure stability without reliance on complex veneering.

Authentic pieces feature visible joinery, straightforward geometric silhouettes, solid oak construction showing medullary rays, and flat surfaces with subtle hand-worked cut-out motifs rather than heavy applied ornament.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight its architectural silhouette, layering shelves with a mix of hardback books, ceramic vessels, and framed prints to balance functionality with visual interest.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain to protect the timber and maintain its natural lustre.
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