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Walnut Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
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Walnut Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 October 2026 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Walnut open bookcase having two adjustable shelves , raised on short cabriole legs .

Height

100 cm / 39 "

Width

95.5 cm / 37 3⁄4"

Depth

30.5 cm / 12 "

Good Condition Repolished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
95.5cm (37.60")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234692
Dealers Internal Reference
378799
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Description
Walnut open bookcase having two adjustable shelves , raised on short cabriole legs .

Height

100 cm / 39 "

Width

95.5 cm / 37 3⁄4"

Depth

30.5 cm / 12 "

Good Condition Repolished

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
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
95.5cm (37.60")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234692
Dealers Internal Ref
378799
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.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,475
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
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A low antique open walnut bookcase featuring three tiers of books and resting on carved cabriole legs.
Walnut Open Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves
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A low antique open walnut bookcase featuring three tiers of books and resting on carved cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleQueen Anne Revival
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Adjustable shelves, Moulded cornice, Carved knees
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 95.5 cm (38 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This 1930 Queen Anne Revival open bookcase displays a warm brown walnut finish with a distinct moulded cornice across the top. The piece contains three horizontal tiers arranged with books in various dark, red, and cream spine bindings, and rests on four short cabriole legs featuring carved shell details on the knees. Visible structural elements include pad feet at the base and clean vertical side panels enclosing the shelved interior. Standing at 100 cm high, 95.5 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep, the low profile fits comfortably beneath windows or along perimeter walls. Position this piece within a study, home office, or quiet reading nook to store reference volumes, novels, or collected editions. The open front provides immediate access to contents while keeping everyday items organized in domestic spaces. The timeless wood tones blend smoothly into traditional and transitional interiors, adding functional shelving without overwhelming smaller rooms.

FAQs

Queen Anne style furniture developed in the early eighteenth century, characterised by cabriole legs, pad feet, refined proportions, and prominent use of figured walnut timber rather than heavy carving.

Traditional walnut bookcases feature solid wood frame construction, hand-cut dovetail joints on structural frames, adjustable shelf mechanisms using wooden ratchets or metal pins, and figured walnut veneers over secondary woods like pine or oak.

Authentic walnut exhibits a rich grain pattern with naturally varied tone, subtle surface patination, shrinkage around joint lines, and minor surface wear consistent with age, rather than uniform modern stains.

A low open bookcase can be integrated into a contemporary space by organizing books alongside ceramic vessels, framed prints, or stone objects, creating visual balance against neutral walls or wood paneling.

Maintain walnut surfaces by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing along the grain to preserve the timbers natural lustre.
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