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Late Victorian Tall Oak Adjustable Shelved Bookcase
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Late Victorian Tall Oak Adjustable Shelved Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Late Victorian tall oak open bookcase having four adjustable shelves , raised on a plinth base.

Height

138 cm / 54 "

Width

65.5 cm / 26"

Depth

29.5 cm / 11 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Tall Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226616
Dealers Internal Reference
378721
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Description
Late Victorian tall oak open bookcase having four adjustable shelves , raised on a plinth base.

Height

138 cm / 54 "

Width

65.5 cm / 26"

Depth

29.5 cm / 11 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Tall Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226616
Dealers Internal Ref
378721
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
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Verified Since Jul 2005
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A tall late Victorian open oak bookcase featuring five adjustable shelves filled with books, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
Late Victorian Tall Oak Adjustable Shelved Bookcase
Ref: SA1226616
A tall late Victorian open oak bookcase featuring five adjustable shelves filled with books, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Adjustable shelves, Plinth base
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 65.5 cm (26 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

This late Victorian bookcase comes in dark brown oak with a wax finish, featuring a moulded top cornice and a solid plinth base. Five adjustable shelves sit inside the tall frame, filled here with various leather-bound and cloth-covered books in tones of red, blue, green, and cream. The timber displays natural grain variations alongside minor surface softening consistent with age and use. Standing 138 cm high, 65.5 cm wide, and 29.5 cm deep, the piece offers compact vertical storage suitable for a study, library, living room, or hallway. The open-front design allows easy access to volumes, bringing a traditional gentleman's library aesthetic to contemporary interior spaces.

FAQs

Victorian oak bookcases are known for sturdy solid wood construction, classical moulded cornices, and functional design, often featuring open fronts or glazed doors designed for home libraries during the late nineteenth century.

Bookcases from this era were typically constructed using solid oak, mahogany, or walnut with hand-cut joinery, featuring adjustable shelving systems such as wooden sawtooth tracks or metal Tonk strips.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery like hand-cut dovetails on back panels or drawers, original shelf support mechanisms, natural wood grain patina, and evidence of historical wear on the plinth and edges.

Integrate a classic oak bookcase into a contemporary space by mixing leather-bound volumes with architectural objects, ceramic vases, and framed artwork to balance historical timber with modern textures.

Maintain solid oak by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources or high humidity.
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