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Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery
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Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 20th century Edwardian open bookcase in oak, a simple yet beautifully designed piece with a warm and timeless appearance.

Three open shelves provide generous room for arranging books, photographs, ceramics, ornaments or favourite collections, keeping everything clearly visible and easy to access.

A fitted raised gallery to the top adds a subtle decorative touch and gives the otherwise understated design a little extra character.

Gorgeous grain and colour are displayed throughout the oak, with natural variation across the timber becoming one of the most appealing features of the piece.

Its clean design makes it easy to incorporate into a living room, study, bedroom or hallway without overwhelming the surrounding space.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable Edwardian bookcase shows how a simple design can still be full of beauty and character.

Product Reference : AF - 6639

Measurements : 96cm (38") Width x 24cm (9½") Depth x 131cm (51½") Height [ 123.5cm (48½") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 22cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 21.5cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 21.5cm (8½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 21.5cm (8½")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238835
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6639
Description
Antique 20th century Edwardian open bookcase in oak, a simple yet beautifully designed piece with a warm and timeless appearance.
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Three open shelves provide generous room for arranging books, photographs, ceramics, ornaments or favourite collections, keeping everything clearly visible and easy to access.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

A fitted raised gallery to the top adds a subtle decorative touch and gives the otherwise understated design a little extra character.

Gorgeous grain and colour are displayed throughout the oak, with natural variation across the timber becoming one of the most appealing features of the piece.

fig 2. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

Its clean design makes it easy to incorporate into a living room, study, bedroom or hallway without overwhelming the surrounding space.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable Edwardian bookcase shows how a simple design can still be full of beauty and character.

fig 3. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

Product Reference : AF - 6639

Measurements : 96cm (38") Width x 24cm (9½") Depth x 131cm (51½") Height [ 123.5cm (48½") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 22cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 21.5cm (8½")

Shelf Height - 21.5cm (8½")

fig 4. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 21.5cm (8½")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 5. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 6. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
fig 6. Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 7. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
fig 7. Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 8. An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
fig 8. Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238835
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6639
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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An antique dark oak open bookcase featuring four horizontal shelves, a low raised top gallery, and shaped bracket feet.
Antique Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelves, Raised gallery, Shaped bracket feet, Panelled backboard
  • SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

Edwardian open bookcases, produced during the early twentieth century, feature clean lines, accessible open shelving, and restrained decorative elements such as raised galleries or shaped aprons.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods including oak, mahogany, and walnut, frequently utilizing traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside tongue-and-groove backboards.

Authentic Edwardian oak bookcases demonstrate natural timber grain, original surface patination, hand-finished joinery, and functional proportions characteristic of early 1900s design.

An Edwardian open bookcase provides functional storage for books, ceramics, or framed artwork, creating a structured focal point against modern neutral walls.

To preserve the timber, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and dampness.
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