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Edwardian Golden Oak Open Bookcase, Circa 1900
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Edwardian Golden Oak Open Bookcase, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A handsome Edwardian golden oak open bookcase, dating from circa 1900, combining classic proportions with practical storage.

Crafted in beautifully figured golden oak, the bookcase features a moulded cornice above four fixed shelves, providing generous storage for books, collectables and decorative objects. The plinth base and finely moulded frieze give the piece an understated elegance that allows it to suit both traditional and contemporary interiors.

The oak has developed a wonderful warm golden patina over the last century, highlighting the attractive natural grain throughout. Its clean, unfussy design makes it equally suitable for a study, sitting room, home office or library.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Open Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1228195
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C3004
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A handsome Edwardian golden oak open bookcase, dating from circa 1900, combining classic proportions with practical storage.
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Crafted in beautifully figured golden oak, the bookcase features a moulded cornice above four fixed shelves, providing generous storage for books, collectables and decorative objects.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The plinth base and finely moulded frieze give the piece an understated elegance that allows it to suit both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 1. An Edwardian golden oak open bookcase featuring four spacious shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Edwardian Golden Oak Open Bookcase, Circa 1900

The oak has developed a wonderful warm golden patina over the last century, highlighting the attractive natural grain throughout. Its clean, unfussy design makes it equally suitable for a study, sitting room, home office or library.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Open Oak Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228195
Dealers Internal Ref
C3004
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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An Edwardian golden oak open bookcase featuring four spacious shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
Edwardian Golden Oak Open Bookcase, Circa 1900
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An Edwardian golden oak open bookcase featuring four spacious shelves, a moulded top cornice, and a solid plinth base.
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Edwardian open bookcases, produced between 1901 and 1910, are characterised by their functional, unglazed design and lighter architectural proportions compared to heavier Victorian predecessors. They frequently feature golden oak or mahogany construction with clean lines, modest mouldings, and accessible open shelving.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid English or European oak, often finished in a warm golden tone. Construction involved mortise and tenon joinery, tongue-and-groove back panels, moulded top cornices, and sturdy plinth bases.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural age and wear, such as gentle oxidisation of the timber, authentic hand-finished mouldings, and period joinery. Look for natural shrinkage marks on solid wood backboards and traditional shelf support mechanisms rather than modern metal fixings.

Position the bookcase against a neutral or dark muted wall to create a clear visual focal point. Intersperse books vertically and horizontally with ceramic vases, framed artwork, or sculptural objects to create a balanced, modern aesthetic.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth along the grain of the wood. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak and preserve its natural patina, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading.
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