What defines the style of an Edwardian or Arts and Crafts oak open bookcase?

These pieces typically feature straightforward joinery, clean vertical lines, shaped side panels, and low gallery tops that emphasize the natural figure of solid oak.

What materials were traditionally used in crafting small oak bookcases?

Solid dark oak or medium oak was predominantly used, often featuring tongue-and-groove backing, pegged joints, and protective wax or varnish polishes.

How can an authentic antique oak open bookcase be identified?

Look for natural surface patination, hand-cut joinery such as mortise-and-tenon construction, and genuine age wear along shelf edges and base cut-outs.

How can a small oak bookcase be styled within a contemporary interior?

Position the bookcase in a nook, hallway, or study alcove to display bound volumes, ceramic vessels, or small curated objects alongside books.

What is the recommended care routine for preserving antique oak furniture?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources.

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Small Oak Open Bookcase

Name: Small Oak Open Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1222117
Price: 265 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Worboys Antiques

Description

Small oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 48.5 cm wide x 14 cm deep and from the bottom up 25.5 cm high , 21.5 cm high and at the top 18 cm high .

Height

94 cm / 37 "

Width

51 cm / 20 1⁄4"

Depth

15.5 cm / 6 "

Good Condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

15.5cm (6.10")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1222117

Dealers Internal Reference

378699

Dealers Notes

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