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Small Oak Open Bookcase
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Small Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Small oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves , having a curved top with an open back , raised on side brackets . Please note an almost identical one is available , its just a bit lower . The shelf dimensions are 17.5 cm deep x 35 cm wide and from the bottom up 30 cm high , 25 cm high and at the top 23 cm high

Height

105 cm / 41 "

Width

40 cm / 15 "

Depth

18 cm / 7 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1226874
Dealers Internal Reference
378734
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Description
Small oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves , having a curved top with an open back , raised on side brackets . Please note an almost identical one is available , its just a bit lower . The shelf dimensions are 17.5 cm deep x 35 cm wide and from the bottom up 30 cm high , 25 cm high and at the top 23 cm high
fig 1. A small dark oak open bookcase featuring three open shelves filled with books and shaped side gallery panels at the top.
fig 1. Small Oak Open Bookcase

Height

105 cm / 41 "

Width

40 cm / 15 "

Depth

18 cm / 7 "

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
105cm (41.34")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226874
Dealers Internal Ref
378734
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
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
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A small dark oak open bookcase featuring three open shelves filled with books and shaped side gallery panels at the top.
Small Oak Open Bookcase
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A small dark oak open bookcase featuring three open shelves filled with books and shaped side gallery panels at the top.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShaped side panels, open shelf construction, straight legs
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This small oak open bookcase is from the Arts and Crafts period of 1920, designed with a dark brown wax finish. The piece has three fixed open shelves, a curved top, an open back, straight legs, and shaped side gallery panels at the top. The visible books on the shelves display multi-coloured spines including red, green, blue, yellow, and black. Measuring 105 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, the bookcase provides compact storage. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this piece fits neatly against a wall to hold collections of volumes in a traditional home interior. The vertical orientation makes it practical for smaller spaces where floor area is limited, while the open construction keeps book titles easily accessible. The timber construction and traditional finish suit period and rustic room settings alike.

FAQs

Open oak bookcases from the early 20th century typically feature compact proportions, straight-sided frames, and exposed open shelving without glass doors. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts and Edwardian eras, they emphasise functional joinery and space-saving utility.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid English or European oak, utilizing traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside fixed or pegged internal shelves to ensure structural integrity.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related patination, subtle shrinkage marks in the timber grain, authentic hand-finished edges, and period-correct construction details such as square-cut backboards and hand-cut nails or screws.

A small oak bookcase can be placed in narrow hallways, alcoves, or landing spaces. Modern interior styling involves balancing rows of hardback books with small ceramic vessels or framed artwork to complement contemporary decor.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice a year following the natural grain. Keep the item clear of direct heat sources and damp areas to prevent movement in the wood.
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