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Early 20th Century Oak School Library Bookcase
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Early 20th Century Oak School Library Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

We are fortunate to have come across this fabulous 1920s oak library bookcase, with a glazed display section above a large two-door cupboard offering plenty of additional storage.

Made from quarter-sawn oak, the upper section has a pair of tall glazed doors opening to three wooden shelves, framed by deeply reeded uprights and topped with a moulded cornice. The lower section has two panelled cupboard doors opening to further shelving. Both sections retain decorative metal drop handles and escutcheons.

The cabinet has more recently had its library-style lettering hand-painted, which has been intentionally aged and distressed to work with the existing surface and character of the oak. The lettering is a later decorative addition.

A wonderfully practical piece with plenty of character, it would work particularly well as a bookcase, shop display cabinet or storage piece within either a commercial or domestic interior.

H: 237 W: 122 D: 48 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Antique Oak School Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
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SA1234163
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Description
We are fortunate to have come across this fabulous 1920s oak library bookcase, with a glazed display section above a large two-door cupboard offering plenty of additional storage.
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Made from quarter-sawn oak, the upper section has a pair of tall glazed doors opening to three wooden shelves, framed by deeply reeded uprights and topped with a moulded cornice.
D and A Binder Ltd

The lower section has two panelled cupboard doors opening to further shelving. Both sections retain decorative metal drop handles and escutcheons.

fig 1. An early 20th-century dark oak school library bookcase with glazed upper doors, lower panel doors featuring carved institutional text, and adjustable interior shelving.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Oak School Library Bookcase

The cabinet has more recently had its library-style lettering hand-painted, which has been intentionally aged and distressed to work with the existing surface and character of the oak. The lettering is a later decorative addition.

fig 2. An early 20th-century dark oak school library bookcase with glazed upper doors, lower panel doors featuring carved institutional text, and adjustable interior shelving.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Oak School Library Bookcase

A wonderfully practical piece with plenty of character, it would work particularly well as a bookcase, shop display cabinet or storage piece within either a commercial or domestic interior.

H: 237 W: 122 D: 48 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Antique Oak School Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234163
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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An early 20th-century dark oak school library bookcase with glazed upper doors, lower panel doors featuring carved institutional text, and adjustable interior shelving.
Early 20th Century Oak School Library Bookcase
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An early 20th-century dark oak school library bookcase with glazed upper doors, lower panel doors featuring carved institutional text, and adjustable interior shelving.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed doors, carved lettering, moulded cornice, panelled doors
  • SizeH 237 cm (93 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This early 20th century Edwardian school library bookcase stands 237 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 48 cm deep. The piece is constructed from dark brown quarter-sawn oak with glass and iron hardware. The upper section comprises a moulded cornice, reeded uprights, and a pair of tall glazed doors enclosing three wooden shelves. The lower cabinet features a pair of solid panelled doors with decorative metal drop handles, opening to interior shelving. Both sections display hand-painted institutional lettering on the friezes and lower doors, including instructions to replace books correctly and use only pencils. The dark timber surface exhibits natural grain patterns and an aged finish. In a home today, this substantial storage cabinet functions effectively as a bookcase, a display unit, or general storage within a study, living room, or hallway interior.

FAQs

Early 20th-century institutional bookcases were constructed for heavy daily use, featuring solid hardwoods like oak, robust mortise-and-tenon joinery, and practical division between upper glazed display storage and lower enclosed cupboards.

Craftsmen predominantly used solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, combining hand-cut glass panes with brass or iron door catches and escutcheons designed for long-term durability.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery methods, original glass panes displaying slight waviness, functional lock mechanisms, and occasionally period markings, stamps, or carved institutional lettering.

A glazed oak bookcase functions as a focal storage piece in a home office, dining space, or living room, offering display area for glassware, ceramics, or curated book collections while providing hidden storage below.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber grain while keeping glass panes clean using non-abrasive cleaners.
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