What defines Arts and Crafts style furniture?

The Arts and Crafts movement emphasised simple craftsmanship, honesty of materials, and functional design, frequently featuring unvarnished native woods like oak, subtle organic cut-outs, and visible joinery.

What materials were traditionally used in early 20th-century open bookcases?

English oak was the predominant material, favoured for its prominent grain figure, strength, and durability, often constructed using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints.

How can authentic Arts and Crafts bookcases be identified?

Look for characteristic features such as stylised organic or geometric cut-outs, gently arched pediments, exposed construction details, hand-finished timber surfaces, and solid wood construction throughout.

How can an Arts and Crafts oak bookcase be styled in a modern interior?

Pair the warm timber tones with neutral wall palettes, clean-lined ceramics, or botanical accents to allow the distinctive silhouette and carved details to serve as an architectural focal point.

How should an antique oak bookcase be maintained and preserved?

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources or intense sunlight to prevent drying and fading.

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Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase in Oak

Name: Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase in Oak
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1218750
Price: 585 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by ActFurniture LTD

Description

Antique 20th century Arts and Crafts open bookcase in oak, very well made and of good quality.

Featuring five fixed shelves to the front, providing ample space for books, ornaments and decorative items while retaining the simple elegance associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.

Boasting gorgeous oak grain and rich colour throughout, this bookcase displays excellent craftsmanship and a timeless design that would complement a wide range of interiors.

The clean lines and sturdy construction make it both practical and attractive.

A highly desirable example in good condition, displaying beautiful grain and colour throughout.

Full of character and charm, this well-made bookcase would make a wonderful addition to any home.

Product Reference : AF - 5834

Measurements : 82.5cm Width x 24.5cm Depth x 118cm Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 20.5cm

Shelf Height - 20.5cm

Shelf Height - 20cm

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 20.5cm

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

118cm (46.46")

Width

82.5cm (32.48")

Depth

24.5cm (9.65")

Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1218750

Dealers Internal Reference

AF-5834

Description

Antique 20th century Arts and Crafts open bookcase in oak, very well made and of good quality.

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Featuring five fixed shelves to the front, providing ample space for books, ornaments and decorative items while retaining the simple elegance associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.

ActFurniture LTD

fig 1. An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts medium oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a pierced stylised heart motif cut into the arched gallery top. — fig 1. Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase in Oak

Boasting gorgeous oak grain and rich colour throughout, this bookcase displays excellent craftsmanship and a timeless design that would complement a wide range of interiors.

The clean lines and sturdy construction make it both practical and attractive.

fig 2. An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts medium oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a pierced stylised heart motif cut into the arched gallery top. — fig 2. Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase in Oak

A highly desirable example in good condition, displaying beautiful grain and colour throughout.

Full of character and charm, this well-made bookcase would make a wonderful addition to any home.

Product Reference : AF - 5834

fig 3. An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts medium oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a pierced stylised heart motif cut into the arched gallery top. — fig 3. Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase in Oak

Measurements : 82.5cm Width x 24.5cm Depth x 118cm Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 20.5cm

Shelf Height - 20.5cm

Shelf Height - 20cm

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 20.5cm

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

fig 4. An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts medium oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a pierced stylised heart motif cut into the arched gallery top. — fig 4. Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts 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 5. An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts medium oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a pierced stylised heart motif cut into the arched gallery top. — fig 5. Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts 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 6. An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts medium oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a pierced stylised heart motif cut into the arched gallery top. — fig 6. Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts 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 7. An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts medium oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a pierced stylised heart motif cut into the arched gallery top. — fig 7. Antique 20th Century Arts & Crafts 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.