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Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back
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Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century open bookcase in oak, in the Arts & Crafts manner, a charming and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing honest craftsmanship and simple, striking lines.

It offers four tiers of open display and storage, with three shelf spaces beneath a top shelf that doubles as a useful display surface, ideal for books, plants or treasured objects.

The solid oak sides rise above the top shelf with softly rounded ends, and the back is braced by a pair of flat iron straps crossed in a bold X, a distinctive Arts & Crafts detail that keeps the piece rigid while leaving it open and light.

The oak displays a wonderful figured grain with lovely ray markings and a deep, rich colour with an attractive aged patina.

Of compact, neat proportions, it fits easily into an alcove, hallway or beside a desk. Presented in good antique condition, it is a very desirable piece and a perfect addition to any home.

Product Reference : AF - 6711

Measurements : 57.5cm (22½") Width x 20.5cm (8") Depth x 98cm (38½") Height [ 89cm (35") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 25cm (10")

Shelf Height - 25cm (10")

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

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
98cm (38.58")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Arts Crafts Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239816
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6711
Description
Antique early 20th century open bookcase in oak, in the Arts & Crafts manner, a charming and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing honest craftsmanship and simple, striking lines.
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It offers four tiers of open display and storage, with three shelf spaces beneath a top shelf that doubles as a useful display surface, ideal for books, plants or treasured objects.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
fig 1. Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

The solid oak sides rise above the top shelf with softly rounded ends, and the back is braced by a pair of flat iron straps crossed in a bold X, a distinctive Arts & Crafts detail that keeps the piece rigid while leaving it open and light.

fig 2. An open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
fig 2. Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

The oak displays a wonderful figured grain with lovely ray markings and a deep, rich colour with an attractive aged patina.

Of compact, neat proportions, it fits easily into an alcove, hallway or beside a desk. Presented in good antique condition, it is a very desirable piece and a perfect addition to any home.

fig 3. An open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
fig 3. Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

Product Reference : AF - 6711

Measurements : 57.5cm (22½") Width x 20.5cm (8") Depth x 98cm (38½") Height [ 89cm (35") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 25cm (10")

Shelf Height - 25cm (10")

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

fig 4. An open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
fig 4. Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

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 open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
fig 5. Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

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 open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
fig 6. Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

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 open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
fig 7. Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

• 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 open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
fig 8. Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back

• 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
98cm (38.58")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Arts Crafts Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239816
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6711
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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An open dark oak bookcase featuring three shelves and a black iron cross back stretcher.
Antique Small Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Iron Cross Back
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCross back stretcher, Open side panels, Tiered shelving, Straight uprights
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 57.5 cm (23 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

This early 20th century open bookcase belongs to the Arts & Crafts period, constructed from dark brown oak and black iron. The solid timber displays a figured grain with ray markings and an aged patina. Straight uprights support four tiers of open shelving, with solid oak side panels rising above the top shelf with softly rounded ends. A pair of flat iron straps form a bold cross stretcher across the open back. Standing at 98 cm high, 57.5 cm wide, and 20.5 cm deep, this compact piece fits easily into an alcove, hallway, or beside a desk in a gentleman's library or study. The open tiered design provides storage and display space for books, plants, and decorative objects. The solid construction and simple lines reflect traditional craftsmanship, while the iron cross bracing offers structural stability. Presented in good antique condition, the bookcase is suitable for everyday use in a home setting, bringing practical storage alongside period character.

Arts and Crafts bookcases typically feature honest construction methods, visible joinery, geometric forms, and natural solid woods such as oak, often incorporating functional metalwork like iron cross-backs.

Craftsmen utilised solid oak planking joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints, employing wrought or cast iron diagonal stretchers across the open back to provide structural stability without adding visual weight.

Look for hand-finished solid oak with distinct grain patterns, traditional hand-cut joinery, iron hardware showing natural patination, and functional rather than purely ornamental structural details.

Position the piece in a study, alcove, or hallway, curating a balanced display of hardback books, ceramic vessels, and framed artwork to complement contemporary design schemes.

Clean timber surfaces using a soft cloth and periodic applications of beeswax polish, while keeping iron components dry and free from moisture to prevent rust or oxidisation.
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