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A 1920s Oak Two Door Bookcase
James R Millington Antiques
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James R Millington Antiques

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A 1920s Oak Two Door Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A oak 1920s bookcase which will split into two sections . The top with two glass doors and two adjustable shelves. The base is a dresser style , with two deep drawers with brass drop handles, The front legs are a barley twist to a plat form base shelf.

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this 1920s Oak Glazed Bookcase to the 1920s.

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SA1213027
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Description
A oak 1920s bookcase which will split into two sections . The top with two glass doors and two adjustable shelves.
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The base is a dresser style , with two deep drawers with brass drop handles, The front legs are a barley twist to a plat form base shelf.
James R Millington Antiques
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this 1920s Oak Glazed Bookcase to the 1920s.

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SA1213027
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf.
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Archive I A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf.

A 1920s oak two door bookcase

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Archive IV A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf. View IV
Archive V A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf. View V
Archive VI A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf. View VI
Archive VII A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf. View VII
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Archive XI A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf. View XI
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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 127
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James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
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A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf.
A 1920s oak two door bookcase
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A 1920s oak two-door glazed bookcase featuring upper glass display cabinet, two geometric-moulded drawers, and barley twist legs with a lower undertier shelf.
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Interwar 1920s furniture frequently incorporated Jacobean Revival details such as spiralled barley twist legs, geometric drawer mouldings, and solid oak construction. This aesthetic combined 17th-century English design elements with functional proportions tailored for early 20th-century homes.

Pieces from this era were primarily built using solid oak and oak veneers, fitted with glass pane doors and brass drop handles. Secondary construction included dovetailed drawer joints and machine-turned legs.

Authentic furniture from the 1920s typically exhibits machine-dovetailed drawers, applied geometric timber mouldings, original glass panels, and characteristic barley twist turning. The timber demonstrates natural grain variations and a darkened patination along wear points.

An oak bookcase can be styled by contrasting its dark timber tones against neutral background walls and contemporary ceramics. Mixing curated books with minimalist decorative items on the open shelves creates visual balance between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade clear beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain direction. Clean the glass panels using a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with glass cleaner, taking care to avoid overspray onto the surrounding wood.
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