Antique Oak Open Bookcase 1900 - 1920

Name: Oak Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1229112
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArts & Crafts
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsShaped upstand, Fixed shelves, Plinth base, Open back
SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 5128 cm (2019 in)

This oak bookcase dates from the 1920s and reflects an Arts and Crafts style, rendered in a dark brown timber finish with a visible natural grain. The piece comprises an open back structure with four fixed shelves, a shaped gallery top upstand, and a solid plinth base at the floor. The open format provides direct storage access, while the sturdy upright sides and stepped plinth create a traditional furniture silhouette. Measuring 104 cm high and 5128 cm wide, the bookcase fits into study rooms, home offices, or living areas for book storage and display purposes. The compact footprint makes it suitable for positioning against standard wall spaces within a gentleman's library or reception room layout.

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Arts and Crafts style bookcases emphasise functional design, honest construction, and the natural beauty of timber. Typically crafted from solid oak, they often feature clean vertical lines, minimal ornamentation, open shelving, and decorative shaped upstands or gallery backs.

Traditional oak bookcases were constructed from solid English or European oak, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-cut dovetail joints on the plinth base. Shelves were either fixed directly into side housing joints or supported by adjustable wooden pegs.

Look for authentic signs of age such as uneven wear on shelf edges, original hand-finished backboards, and natural shrinkage cracks in the timber. Authentic period pieces also display a deep, original wax patina and subtle tool marks rather than uniform modern machine cuts.

Mix structured stacks of books with decorative ceramics, brass objects, and small trailing plants to create visual balance across the shelves. Position the unit in a quiet alcove, hallway, or home office to add warm wood tones and functional vertical storage.

Dust regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak and preserve its original finish. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement or fading.

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