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Tall Oak Open Bookcase
Worboys Antiques
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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques

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    Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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Tall Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Tall oak open bookcase having an open back with five fixed shelves and a plinth top , raised on bracket feet . The shelf dimensions are 76 cm wide x 22 cm deep x 23.5 cm high except the top which is 21 cm high .

Height

141.5 cm / 55 3⁄4"

Width

85.5 cm / 33 3⁄4"

Depth

24.5 cm / 9 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
141.4cm (55.67")
Width
85.5cm (33.66")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Tall Oak Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231385
Dealers Internal Reference
378767
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Description
Tall oak open bookcase having an open back with five fixed shelves and a plinth top , raised on bracket feet . The shelf dimensions are 76 cm wide x 22 cm deep x 23.5 cm high except the top which is 21 cm high .
fig 1. A tall, slender open oak bookcase with five tiers filled with multi-coloured hardback books, featuring a rounded top moulding and simple cut-out bracket feet.
fig 1. Tall Oak Open Bookcase

Height

141.5 cm / 55 3⁄4"

Width

85.5 cm / 33 3⁄4"

Depth

24.5 cm / 9 "

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
141.4cm (55.67")
Width
85.5cm (33.66")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Tall Oak Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231385
Dealers Internal Ref
378767
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, slender open oak bookcase with five tiers filled with multi-coloured hardback books, featuring a rounded top moulding and simple cut-out bracket feet.
Tall Oak Open Bookcase
Ref: SA1231385
A tall, slender open oak bookcase with five tiers filled with multi-coloured hardback books, featuring a rounded top moulding and simple cut-out bracket feet.
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Open oak bookcases from this era typically feature unglazed, multi-tiered shelving crafted from solid oak timber. They often showcase simple architectural mouldings, straight side panels, and minimal decorative carving, reflecting the influence of the Arts and Crafts and Edwardian design movements.

Traditional bookcases were constructed using solid hardwood timbers, often utilizing mortise and tenon joinery for frame stability. Shelves were either fixed directly into dado joints or adjusted using wooden saw-tooth support systems, while back panels were composed of tongue-and-groove boards.

Authenticity can be determined by examining construction details such as hand-cut joinery, square-cut nails or early screw types, and natural signs of timber shrinkage along joints. Genuine pieces exhibit natural surface patination, medullary rays in quarter-sawn oak, and wear consistent with age on lower surfaces.

A tall open bookcase can be styled by pairing stacked books with ceramic vases, framed prints, or sculptured items to break up linear rows. Positioned against light-coloured walls, the dark or warm oak tones create visual structure and warmth within modern, neutral colour schemes.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve moisture and shine. Avoid placing solid oak items in direct sunlight or adjacent to strong heat sources to prevent wood movement, warping, or fading.
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