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Oak Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
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Worboys Antiques

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Oak Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Oak open bookcase having two adjustable shelves , having beaded sides , raised on bracket feet with a shaped carved apron .

Height

101 cm / 40"

Width

76 cm / 30"

Depth

25.5 cm / 10 "

Good Condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240359
Dealers Internal Reference
378838
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Description
Oak open bookcase having two adjustable shelves , having beaded sides , raised on bracket feet with a shaped carved apron .

Height

101 cm / 40"

Width

76 cm / 30"

Depth

25.5 cm / 10 "

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
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240359
Dealers Internal Ref
378838
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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Oak Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves

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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 198
Items Sold 6,443
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A dark oak open bookcase featuring three adjustable shelves, beaded moulding along the side columns, and a decorative shaped bottom apron with a central circular boss.
Oak Open Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves
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A dark oak open bookcase featuring three adjustable shelves, beaded moulding along the side columns, and a decorative shaped bottom apron with a central circular boss.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBeaded moulding, Shaped apron, Adjustable shelves, Central boss detail
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

An open oak bookcase is a freestanding timber storage unit designed without front doors, allowing direct access to books and decorative objects, commonly crafted during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Traditional oak bookcases were constructed using solid oak or oak veneers with mortise and tenon joinery, often incorporating adjustable shelf mechanisms using carved wooden sawtooth racks or slotted brass fittings.

Authentic antique oak bookcases feature natural timber oxidisation, historic hand-planed backing panels, genuine shelf support slots, and age-consistent wear along the base and plinth.

Position the bookcase against a neutral wall and combine stacked literary volumes with sculptural ceramics, framed artwork, or metal decorative accents to contrast structured woodwork with modern forms.

Maintain solid oak furniture by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth, applying a quality beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly, and placing the piece away from direct heat sources.
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