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Oak Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
Shackladys Antiques
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Oak Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

1900 - 1920
Description

A substantial oak open bookcase of generous proportions, arranged in two sections and fitted with four adjustable shelves.

The moulded top sits above a carved repeating frieze, with a central upright dividing the two open compartments. Panelled backs and moulded shelf edges complete the design, raised on short stile feet.

Dimensions

Height: 41 inches – 104cm

Width: 53.5 inches – 136cm

Depth: 14 inches – 36cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232730
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Description
A substantial oak open bookcase of generous proportions, arranged in two sections and fitted with four adjustable shelves.
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The moulded top sits above a carved repeating frieze, with a central upright dividing the two open compartments.
Shackladys Antiques

Panelled backs and moulded shelf edges complete the design, raised on short stile feet.

Dimensions

Height: 41 inches – 104cm

Width: 53.5 inches – 136cm

Depth: 14 inches – 36cm

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232730
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Shackladys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

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Archive I A low freestanding solid oak open bookcase featuring a double bay configuration, carved frieze detail, and adjustable shelves housing books.

Oak Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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A low freestanding solid oak open bookcase featuring a double bay configuration, carved frieze detail, and adjustable shelves housing books.
Oak Open Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves
Ref: SA1232730
A low freestanding solid oak open bookcase featuring a double bay configuration, carved frieze detail, and adjustable shelves housing books.
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An open bookcase is a freestanding storage unit featuring exposed shelves without glass or timber doors, designed for convenient access to literary collections. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries for formal libraries and private studies, these pieces typically feature solid wood construction, carved friezes, and adjustable shelf mechanisms.

Antique oak bookcases were predominantly crafted using solid English or European oak, featuring mortise and tenon frame joinery, panelled backs, and carved moulding details. Shelf support systems frequently utilised wooden sawtooth ratchets or metal pins to allow height adjustments for varying book sizes.

Authentic period oak furniture displays distinct indicators such as hand-planed timber surfaces, dovetail joinery on structural elements, original shelf-support fittings, and natural oxidisation within unvarnished recesses. Examining the rear panelwork often reveals historic saw marks consistent with period timber milling techniques.

A low-profile open oak bookcase functions as a substantial anchor in a hallway, home office, or living area. Contemporary styling involves pairing traditional leather-bound volumes with modern ceramics, framed artwork rested against the top surface, and curated decorative objects to create visual depth.

Maintain solid oak by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber and preserve the natural patina. Keep the piece positioned away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or splitting.
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