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Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves
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Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Vintage 20th century open bookcase in oak, a well-proportioned and practical piece of good quality, with clean traditional lines that suit any setting.

The bookcase has four adjustable shelves, giving five generous open spaces for books, files and display.

The top has a moulded cornice edge, and the bookcase stands on a moulded plinth base raised on turned bun feet.

The oak displays a stunning bold figured grain and a warm, rich golden brown colour with a lovely patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable and versatile oak bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, home office, living room or bedroom.

Product Reference : AF - 6826

Measurements : 75.5cm (29½") Width x 28cm (11") Depth x 157.5cm (62") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 30cm (12")

Shelf Height - 24.5cm (9½")

Shelf Height - 24.5cm (9½")

Shelf Height - 25cm (10")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 30cm (12")

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
157.5cm (62.01")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242316
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6826
Description
Vintage 20th century open bookcase in oak, a well-proportioned and practical piece of good quality, with clean traditional lines that suit any setting.
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The bookcase has four adjustable shelves, giving five generous open spaces for books, files and display.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A tall dark oak open bookcase with five tiered compartments, adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and flattened bun feet.
fig 1. Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

The top has a moulded cornice edge, and the bookcase stands on a moulded plinth base raised on turned bun feet.

The oak displays a stunning bold figured grain and a warm, rich golden brown colour with a lovely patina.

fig 2. A tall dark oak open bookcase with five tiered compartments, adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and flattened bun feet.
fig 2. Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable and versatile oak bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, home office, living room or bedroom.

Product Reference : AF - 6826

Measurements : 75.5cm (29½") Width x 28cm (11") Depth x 157.5cm (62") Height

fig 3. A tall dark oak open bookcase with five tiered compartments, adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and flattened bun feet.
fig 3. Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 30cm (12")

Shelf Height - 24.5cm (9½")

Shelf Height - 24.5cm (9½")

Shelf Height - 25cm (10")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 30cm (12")

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 4. A tall dark oak open bookcase with five tiered compartments, adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and flattened bun feet.
fig 4. Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

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 5. A tall dark oak open bookcase with five tiered compartments, adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and flattened bun feet.
fig 5. Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

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 6. A tall dark oak open bookcase with five tiered compartments, adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and flattened bun feet.
fig 6. Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

• 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 7. A tall dark oak open bookcase with five tiered compartments, adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and flattened bun feet.
fig 7. Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves

• 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
157.5cm (62.01")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242316
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6826
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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ActFurniture LTD
Telephone 07729 298643
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Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/actfurniture
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 444
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A tall dark oak open bookcase with five tiered compartments, adjustable shelves, a moulded cornice, and flattened bun feet.
Vintage 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Adjustable Shelves
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style20th Century Traditional
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMoulded cornice, Bun feet, Adjustable shelving, Exposed grain backboard
  • SizeH 157.5 cm (62 in) x W 75.5 cm (30 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Twentieth-century oak open bookcases evolved from classical Victorian and Edwardian library furniture, designed to offer accessible and adaptable storage for expanding private libraries and professional offices.

These units are primarily built using solid oak or oak timber veneers over sturdy frames, featuring back panels with prominent wood grain and interior shelf support systems for variable height adjustment.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery techniques, natural ray-fleck timber grain, aged surface patina, and historic shelf adjustment mechanisms such as metal strips or wooden peg supports.

Position the piece against a neutral wall, balancing visual weight by alternating vertical book arrangements with decorative ceramics, framed artwork, and trailing foliage.

Regularly remove dust using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality clear beeswax polish annually along the timber grain, ensuring the unit is placed away from direct radiators or moist conditions.
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