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Antique Oak Narrow Open Bookcase
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Antique Oak Narrow Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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A useful oak water fall bookcase all in good clean condition UK mainland delivery included in price

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Antiquus has dated this Narrow Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

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Description
A useful oak water fall bookcase all in good clean condition UK mainland delivery included in price
Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Narrow Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

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A tall, narrow dark oak open bookcase with five tiered shelves and a curved top gallery.
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Antique Oak Narrow Open Bookcase

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Antiquus

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Devon
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A tall, narrow dark oak open bookcase with five tiered shelves and a curved top gallery.
Antique oak narrow open bookcase
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A tall, narrow dark oak open bookcase with five tiered shelves and a curved top gallery.
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  • ObjectBookcase
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched top crest, Open shelving, Shaped side profiles

This Edwardian narrow open bookcase dates to 1920, designed in an English Country House style. The piece uses oak timber finished in a dark brown tone, showing an arched top crest with an elevated gallery shelf above four lower tiered shelves and shaped side profiles. Visible details include smooth curved shelf edges, straight upright dividers, and subtle grain patterns across the wooden surfaces, with the entire structure standing directly on the floor. Although exact dimensions are not provided, the tall and compact proportions make it suitable for positioning in tighter alcoves, hallways, or reception rooms within a home today. Practical storage shelving provides an organized display area for books, decorative items, or personal collections. The open design allows easy access from the front, while the sturdy vertical construction ensures stable placement against any flat wall surface. Everyday placement works well in a study, library, or living space to complement traditional interior schemes without occupying excessive floor area.

FAQs

Antique narrow oak bookcases typically feature compact, tall proportions designed to maximize vertical storage in smaller spaces, constructed with open fixed or adjustable shelves and simple gallery tops.

Traditional oak bookcases were constructed using solid timber assembled with mortise and tenon or dovetail joints, featuring solid backing panels and sturdy shelf supports built for heavy loading.

Authentic pieces usually display age-related patina, surface variations from historic wax applications, traditional joinery marks, and natural wood grain oxidation.

Position a narrow bookcase in narrow alcoves, hallway corners, or home offices to display structured arrangements of hardback books, ceramic vessels, and small framed artwork.

Maintain oak furniture by dusting regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding direct exposure to heat sources and moisture.
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