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Oak Open Bookcase
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Worboys Antiques

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    Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves with beaded edges , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 43 cm wide x 17 cm deep and from the bottom up 25.5 cm high , 21 cm high , 18.5 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high .

Height

106.5 cm / 42"

Width

46 cm / 18 1⁄4"

Depth

18 cm / 7 "

Good Condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09709652
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Plywood back panel: factory production after solid timber backboards were superseded.
Mechanically notched beading down the front edges: uniform machine milling.
Fixed shelves housed into upright sides: sturdy utilitarian workshop assembly.
Dark stained oak with softened edges: gentle handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244236
Dealers Internal Reference
378866
Dealers Notes

Please call us to discuss this item 01494 931812 If sending an enquiry please check your junk emails if you have not heard back from us within 24 hours.

Description
Oak open bookcase having three fixed shelves with beaded edges , raised on side brackets . The shelf dimensions are 43 cm wide x 17 cm deep and from the bottom up 25.5 cm high , 21 cm high , 18.5 cm high and at the top 17.5 cm high .
fig 1. A tall dark oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, beaded side mouldings, and a shaped top pediment.
fig 1. Oak Open Bookcase

Height

106.5 cm / 42"

Width

46 cm / 18 1⁄4"

Depth

18 cm / 7 "

Good Condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
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
Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09709652
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Plywood back panel: factory production after solid timber backboards were superseded.
Mechanically notched beading down the front edges: uniform machine milling.
Fixed shelves housed into upright sides: sturdy utilitarian workshop assembly.
Dark stained oak with softened edges: gentle handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244236
Dealers Internal Ref
378866
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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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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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 192
Items Sold 6,469
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A tall dark oak open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, beaded side mouldings, and a shaped top pediment.
Oak Open Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShaped pediment, Beaded side moulding, Shaped apron, Fixed shelving
  • SizeH 106.5 cm (42 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

An Edwardian oak open bookcase stands in dark brown tones, dating from the 1920 period in a gentleman's library style. The upper section displays a curved shaped pediment above vertical side mouldings with beaded relief decoration. Four fixed shelves house multiple rows of antiquarian books in mixed leather and cloth bindings with gilt titles. Raised side brackets support the frame above a shaped apron at the base. The woodwork exhibits a repolished finish showing visible natural grain patterns and age-related wear across the timber surfaces. Measuring 106.5 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, this compact shelving unit suits placement against walls in studies, home offices, or reception rooms. The narrow footprint allows for efficient storage of books and decorative objects in domestic spaces while maintaining a traditional aesthetic.

FAQs

Open bookcases from the Edwardian and Arts & Crafts periods typically feature solid wood construction, straight vertical profiles, and exposed shelving. Decorative elements often include shaped cresting rails, carved side uprights, and scalloped bottom aprons.

Solid oak, mahogany, walnut, and pine were the primary timber choices. Oak was particularly favoured for domestic furniture due to its density, prominent grain patterns, and structural durability.

Authentic period pieces show signs of hand-finishing, aged patina, traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, and slight natural irregularities in the timber backboards or shelf edges.

Positioning dark timber furniture against neutral or muted painted walls creates tonal contrast. Arrange books both vertically and horizontally alongside ceramic vessels or sculptural items to break up visual weight.

Apply a clear beeswax polish periodically along the direction of the wood grain to maintain moisture and patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or finish fading.
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