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An Attractive & Nicely Carved Oak Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves.
Simon Shaw Antiques
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An Attractive & Nicely Carved Oak Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves.

1920 - 1940
Description

An attractive and heavily carved early 20th century oak bookcase. Gothic revival style with pie crust top.

Three adjustable Shelves! Always a plus when buying bookcases.

Very nice bookcase. Slight signs of wear & tear. See photos.

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Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
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Simon Shaw Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1214388
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0809
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Description
An attractive and heavily carved early 20th century oak bookcase. Gothic revival style with pie crust top.

Three adjustable Shelves! Always a plus when buying bookcases.

Very nice bookcase. Slight signs of wear & tear. See photos.

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FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY.

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Please provide email address & all other, normal necessary details for us to proceed with the delivery process.
Simon Shaw Antiques
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Simon Shaw Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214388
Dealers Internal Ref
0809
Simon Shaw Antiques
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An Attractive & Nicely Carved Oak Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves.

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Simon Shaw Antiques

Simon Shaw Antiques
Telephone 07508 201007
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137a Victoria Road
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 1SY
United Kingdom
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Simon Shaw Antiques
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A low dark oak open bookcase featuring detailed lunette carving along the upper frieze and carved foliate borders down the upright sides.
An Attractive & Nicely Carved Oak Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves.
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A low dark oak open bookcase featuring detailed lunette carving along the upper frieze and carved foliate borders down the upright sides.
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These pieces often draw inspiration from Renaissance and Jacobean design movements, featuring hand-carved friezes, lunette motifs, and sturdy oak construction popular in traditional British furniture making.

Solid oak or oak veneers were standard, prized for structural durability and prominent grain patterns. Internal shelves were typically held by adjustable metal pegs or carved wooden notched supports.

Look for signs of age such as hand-cut joinery, natural timber movement along backboards, authentic surface patination, and hand-chiselled detailing rather than uniform modern machine cuts.

Pair dark oak with neutral wall tones or textured linen backdrops to highlight the carved detailing. Displaying modern ceramics, glass art, and curated book stacks creates an engaging visual contrast against dark timber.

Dust regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice annually along the grain direction. Avoid placement adjacent to direct heat sources or damp areas to prevent timber warp.
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