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Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery
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Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century open bookcase in oak, a charming and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and attractive period detailing.

The bookcase offers four open tiers of fixed shelving, from the galleried top shelf down to the base shelf, providing practical display and storage for books, ornaments and collectables.

It is finished with a gently shaped wavy gallery to the top and shaped tops to the sides, while the front edges of the sides are decorated with a run of bobbin moulding. It stands on a neat plinth base.

The oak displays a lovely figured grain and a deep, rich dark colour with a pleasing patina, giving it real character.

Its narrow, shallow proportions make it ideal for an alcove, hallway, landing or any smaller space where a full-size bookcase would not fit.

Presented in good condition, it is a very desirable piece and the perfect addition to any traditional or period interior.

Product Reference : AF - 6783

Measurements : 48cm (19") Width x 19cm (7½") Depth x 105.5cm (41½") Height [ 99cm (39") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 20.5cm (8")

Shelf Height - 20.5cm (8")

Shelf Height - 21.5cm (8½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 25cm (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
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241498
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6783
Description
Antique early 20th century open bookcase in oak, a charming and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and attractive period detailing.
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The bookcase offers four open tiers of fixed shelving, from the galleried top shelf down to the base shelf, providing practical display and storage for books, ornaments and collectables.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
fig 1. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

It is finished with a gently shaped wavy gallery to the top and shaped tops to the sides, while the front edges of the sides are decorated with a run of bobbin moulding. It stands on a neat plinth base.

fig 2. A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
fig 2. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

The oak displays a lovely figured grain and a deep, rich dark colour with a pleasing patina, giving it real character.

Its narrow, shallow proportions make it ideal for an alcove, hallway, landing or any smaller space where a full-size bookcase would not fit.

fig 3. A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
fig 3. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

Presented in good condition, it is a very desirable piece and the perfect addition to any traditional or period interior.

Product Reference : AF - 6783

Measurements : 48cm (19") Width x 19cm (7½") Depth x 105.5cm (41½") Height [ 99cm (39") Worktop Height ]

fig 4. A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
fig 4. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 20.5cm (8")

Shelf Height - 20.5cm (8")

Shelf Height - 21.5cm (8½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 25cm (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.

fig 5. A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
fig 5. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

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. A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
fig 6. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

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. A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
fig 7. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

• 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. A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
fig 8. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery

• 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
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241498
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6783
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

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A tall and narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase with five shelf levels and a shaped top gallery.
Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Raised Gallery
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style20th Century English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShaped top gallery, Open tier shelving, Carved side edges, Plinth base
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This early 20th century open bookcase is made from solid oak with a deep dark brown finish and a visible figured wood grain. The 1920 piece follows a traditional style featuring a raised top gallery with a gently shaped wavy edge, side panels with shaped tops, and a run of vertical bobbin moulding down the front edges of both sides. Five fixed open tiers provide display space for books and collectables above a neat solid plinth base. Measuring 105.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 19 cm deep, the narrow and shallow proportions suit an alcove, hallway, or landing in any traditional or period interior where floor space is limited.

Early 20th-century open bookcases were designed for utility and space efficiency, typically featuring clean structural lines, fixed horizontal shelves, and subtle decorative accents such as shaped top galleries or carved side edge moulding.

Solid oak was predominantly utilised due to its durability and prominent grain pattern, assembled using traditional woodworking techniques such as dado joints and solid timber backing boards.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural signs of age including surface oxidisation, authentic patination along contact points, joinery methods consistent with the period, and uniform age-related wear across the shelf surfaces.

Position the unit within alcoves, hallways, or compact study areas, arranging books alongside structured ceramic vessels or framed prints to introduce vertical storage and historical texture.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber finish, ensuring the piece is placed away from direct heat sources and moisture.
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