Antique Oak Glazed Bookcase 1900 - 1920

Name: Oak Glazed Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239876
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
ColourMedium Brown
MotifsEgg-and-dart moulding, Glazed double doors, Brass drop handles, Plinth base
SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 81.5 cm (32 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

This Edwardian bookcase dates from 1920 and takes the form of a medium brown oak cabinet with glazed double doors and four base drawers. The top edge incorporates carved egg-and-dart moulding, and the drawer fronts are fitted with brass drop handles above a solid plinth base. Internally, the upper section holds rows of books behind clear glass panes. The dimensions measure 120 cm high, 81.5 cm wide, and 24.5 cm deep. Practical for placement in a study or home office, the piece provides visible shelf storage combined with lower drawer space for organising papers or small household items. The traditional timber finish fits naturally alongside other wooden furniture in a reception room or library setting.

FAQs

Glazed bookcases gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as personal book collections expanded. The addition of glass doors served a practical purpose, protecting valuable leather-bound volumes from coal dust, moisture, and smoke while allowing titles to remain visible.

Historically, high-quality glazed bookcases were constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut. Carcase joinery typically features hand-cut dovetails on drawers, tongue-and-groove backboards, and individual glass panes set into wooden glazing bars with putty.

Authentic period examples often exhibit signs of age such as hand-carved decorative trim, irregular hand-blown or drawn glass panes, natural wood shrinkage around joints, and brass hardware with age-appropriate tarnish and wear patterns.

A glazed oak bookcase can be styled as a focal piece in a study, hallway, or living space. Modern interiors benefit from pairing the dark wood tones with light neutral wall paint, curating the shelves with a balanced mix of books, ceramics, and framed art.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood lustre. Clean glass panels using a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the timber frame.

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