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Early 20th Century Bookcase
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Early 20th Century Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Open Bookcase.

Dating 1920 ish and all made in mahogany, with solid sides and having five fixed shelves to include the top, top shelf fitted with this gallery on three sides.

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour, having this replacement outside back, the inside back has been newly lined with this Tarragon Green 100% lien fabric (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, 07851385634 email, call, text, also WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1230697
Dealers Internal Reference
001066
Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description
Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Open Bookcase.
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Dating 1920 ish and all made in mahogany, with solid sides and having five fixed shelves to include the top, top shelf fitted with this gallery on three sides.
Brookside Antiques
fig 1. A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour, having this replacement outside back, the inside back has been newly lined with this Tarragon Green 100% lien fabric (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO woodworm.

fig 2. A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, 07851385634 email, call, text, also WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel.
fig 5. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel.
fig 6. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230697
Dealers Internal Ref
001066
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel.

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Archive II A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel. View II
Archive III A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel. View III
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Brookside Antiques

Brookside Antiques
Telephone 07851 385 634
Location
Brook Farm
Gauntons Bank
Norbury (Near Whitchurch)
Shropshire
SY13 4HY
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/brookside
Verified Since Mar 2018
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A standing mahogany open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a gently curved top upstand, and a light-coloured fabric back panel.
Early 20th Century Bookcase
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved gallery upstand, Open shelf design, Lined back panel
  • SizeH 123 cm (48 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This early 20th century Edwardian open bookcase is made from mahogany with a warm medium brown polish and an original patina. The design incorporates solid sides, five fixed shelves including the top, a gently curved gallery upstand on the top shelf, and a newly lined tarragon green 100% linen fabric back panel. It stands 123 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. In a modern interior, this open shelf unit works well in a study, library, or living room to display books and decorative objects against a wall. The compact depth allows it to fit neatly in smaller alcoves or hallways while providing ample vertical storage across its horizontal tiers.

FAQs

Early 20th-century bookcases, particularly from the Edwardian period, often feature streamlined silhouettes, solid wood construction such as mahogany or oak, and practical open shelves designed for accessible literary storage.

Cabinetmakers predominantly used hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, sometimes incorporating fabric or paper backings to protect book bindings from raw timber surfaces.

Authentic pieces typically display hand-finished joinery, age-appropriate timber patina, original backing boards or linings, and consistent wear along shelf edges where books were frequently retrieved.

An open bookcase can be integrated into contemporary living spaces or home offices by mixing books with ceramics, curated sculptures, and potted plants to create a balanced visual display.

Preserve the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste annually, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and damp external walls.
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