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Georgian Oak Bookcase
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Georgian Oak Bookcase

18th century
Sold 9 October 2026 · LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A handsome Georgian solid oak bookcase of compact proportions, featuring a moulded top above a pair of panelled cupboard doors fitted with attractive brass handles and escutcheon. Raised on a traditional plinth base, the cabinet opens to reveal two fixed internal shelves, offering practical storage for books, or household items. Displaying a rich oak patina with excellent grain and character developed through age.

Presented in good condition with age-related wear consistent with its period.

W 89cm (35")

D 27.5cm (10.75")

H 101cm (39.75")

Interior

W 80cm (31.5")

D 20cm (8")

H 86cm (34")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Georgian Oak Low Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224711
Dealers Internal Reference
MYE260715A
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Description
A handsome Georgian solid oak bookcase of compact proportions, featuring a moulded top above a pair of panelled cupboard doors fitted with attractive brass handles and escutcheon.
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Raised on a traditional plinth base, the cabinet opens to reveal two fixed internal shelves, offering practical storage for books, or household items.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Displaying a rich oak patina with excellent grain and character developed through age.

Presented in good condition with age-related wear consistent with its period.

W 89cm (35")

D 27.5cm (10.75")

H 101cm (39.75")

Interior

W 80cm (31.5")

D 20cm (8")

H 86cm (34")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Georgian Oak Low Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224711
Dealers Internal Ref
MYE260715A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. SOLD9 OCT 26
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Archive I A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. SOLD9 OCT 26

Georgian Oak Bookcase

Archive II A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View II
Archive III A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View III
Archive IV A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View IV
Archive V A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View V
Archive VI A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View VIII
Archive IX A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View IX
Archive X A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base. View X
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White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base.
Georgian Oak Bookcase
Ref: SA1224711
A freestanding Georgian oak storage cabinet featuring two solid panelled doors, brass hardware, a moulded top edge, and a sturdy plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFielded panel doors, Moulded cornice, Plinth base, Brass escutcheon
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 27.5 cm (11 in)

This Georgian solid oak bookcase presents a compact freestanding profile in a warm brown colour with visible wood grain and a rich patina. The exterior shows a moulded cornice at the top, a pair of panelled cupboard doors with fielded panels, small round brass handles, and a central brass escutcheon above a sturdy plinth base at the bottom. The structure measures 101 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 27.5 cm deep, housing two fixed internal shelves behind the doors. In a modern home, this cabinet provides practical storage for books or household items in a living room, hallway, study, or bedroom.

Georgian bookcases produced between 1714 and 1830 are characterized by classical proportions, clean architectural lines, and sturdy hardwood construction. Craftsmen of this era emphasized balance, symmetry, and functional elegance rather than excessive surface ornamentation.

Primary woods included English and imported oak, mahogany, and walnut. Secondary woods used for drawer linings and backboards frequently included pine or fruitwood, bound together with mortise and tenon joinery and hand-cut dovetails.

Authentic pieces feature signs of period craftsmanship, such as uneven hand-sawn timber on unexposed areas, hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass ironmongery, and natural patination inside the wood grain consistent with two centuries of age.

Anchor the piece against textured walls, such as limewash or deep paint shades, to highlight the warm wood grain. Pair it with modern ceramic vessels, contemporary artwork, or minimalist brass lighting to create a balanced juxtaposition of old and new.

Maintain a stable room humidity and keep the wood away from direct heat sources or sunlight. Apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth, buffing gently along the direction of the grain.
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