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Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves
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Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique Edwardian open bookcase in oak, a well-made and practical piece of good quality, with a shallow depth that makes it ideal for hallways, landings and narrower rooms.

It offers three open sections divided by two adjustable shelves, giving generous space for books and display.

The moulded top overhangs a plain frame, the back is made of solid oak boards, and the case stands on a moulded plinth base.

The oak displays a lovely grain with medullary ray figure and a warm, mellow colour, with a well-aged patina.

Presented in good condition, it is a very desirable and versatile piece, a perfect addition to any study, living room or library.

Product Reference : AF - 6673

Measurements : 103cm (40½") Width x 19.5cm (7½") Depth x 96.5cm (38") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 26cm (10")

Shelf Height - 29cm (11½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 30cm (12")

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
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239288
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6673
Description
Antique Edwardian open bookcase in oak, a well-made and practical piece of good quality, with a shallow depth that makes it ideal for hallways, landings and narrower rooms.
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It offers three open sections divided by two adjustable shelves, giving generous space for books and display.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A low Edwardian solid oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves and a dark polished finish.
fig 1. Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

The moulded top overhangs a plain frame, the back is made of solid oak boards, and the case stands on a moulded plinth base.

The oak displays a lovely grain with medullary ray figure and a warm, mellow colour, with a well-aged patina.

fig 2. A low Edwardian solid oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves and a dark polished finish.
fig 2. Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Presented in good condition, it is a very desirable and versatile piece, a perfect addition to any study, living room or library.

Product Reference : AF - 6673

Measurements : 103cm (40½") Width x 19.5cm (7½") Depth x 96.5cm (38") Height

fig 3. A low Edwardian solid oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves and a dark polished finish.
fig 3. Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 26cm (10")

Shelf Height - 29cm (11½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 30cm (12")

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 4. A low Edwardian solid oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves and a dark polished finish.
fig 4. Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

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 5. A low Edwardian solid oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves and a dark polished finish.
fig 5. Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

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 6. A low Edwardian solid oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves and a dark polished finish.
fig 6. Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

• 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 7. A low Edwardian solid oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves and a dark polished finish.
fig 7. Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

• 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
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239288
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6673
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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A low Edwardian solid oak open bookcase featuring three wide shelves and a dark polished finish.
Antique Low Edwardian Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAdjustable shelves, Plinth base, Moulded top edge, Panelled backboard
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

This Edwardian open bookcase is made from solid oak with a dark brown polished finish, showing a grain with medullary ray figures. The piece is styled for a gentleman's library and features a moulded top edge, a panelled backboard, and a plinth base. Rows of red-bound books rest on the shelves. The measurements are 96.5 cm high, 103 cm wide, and 19.5 cm deep. Designed with a shallow depth, the bookcase functions well in hallways, landings, studies, living rooms, and narrow rooms. It offers three open sections divided by two adjustable shelves, providing practical storage and display space for books and ornaments.

Edwardian bookcases, produced between 1901 and 1910, typically feature lighter proportions and cleaner lines than heavier Victorian precedents, constructed predominantly from oak with functional open or glazed fronts.

These bookcases were constructed using solid hardwoods such as English oak or mahogany, incorporating traditional joinery such as tongue-and-groove backboards and timber shelf support slats.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, subtle hand-planing marks, natural age-related patina, and original timber shelf-adjustment mechanisms rather than modern metal fittings.

A low open bookcase functions effectively positioned in an alcove, beneath a window sill, or along a hallway wall, serving as a display surface for art objects, lamps, or ceramics.

Maintain the timber by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the grain, and position the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading.
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