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Antique Small Open Back Bookshelf
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Antique Small Open Back Bookshelf

19th century
Description

A charming antique small open-back bookshelf, featuring three graduated shelves with raised backboards and beautifully shaped, undulating side supports. The shaped upper back incorporates an attractive decorative profile, with a distinctive central detail. The shelves have shaped front edges and retain their original warm brown finish. A particularly attractive and characterful piece, ideal for displaying books, ceramics or smaller decorative objects. Lovely rich colour and aged patina throughout.

Item Reference:

M-7162

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Dimensions:

Height – 82cm/ Width - 56cm/ Depth - 24.5cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition, displaying signs of age and use commensurate with its period. There are splits to the side panels, together with a ringmark to the upper shelf. There is also damage to the decorative shaped top, as pictured. The shelves display general surface scratches, marks and wear consistent with age. Despite these imperfections, the piece remains an attractive and characterful example, with a lovely overall appearance.

Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Small Open Oak Bookshelf to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244238
Dealers Internal Reference
M-7162
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
A charming antique small open-back bookshelf, featuring three graduated shelves with raised backboards and beautifully shaped, undulating side supports.
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The shaped upper back incorporates an attractive decorative profile, with a distinctive central detail.
Penderyn Antiques

The shelves have shaped front edges and retain their original warm brown finish. A particularly attractive and characterful piece, ideal for displaying books, ceramics or smaller decorative objects. Lovely rich colour and aged patina throughout.

fig 1. An antique open-back dark oak bookshelf with three tiered shelves and shaped side supports.
fig 1. Antique Small Open Back Bookshelf

Item Reference:

M-7162

Dimensions:

Height – 82cm/ Width - 56cm/ Depth - 24.5cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition, displaying signs of age and use commensurate with its period. There are splits to the side panels, together with a ringmark to the upper shelf. There is also damage to the decorative shaped top, as pictured. The shelves display general surface scratches, marks and wear consistent with age. Despite these imperfections, the piece remains an attractive and characterful example, with a lovely overall appearance.

Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Small Open Oak Bookshelf to the 19th Century.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244238
Dealers Internal Ref
M-7162
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Penderyn Antiques Profile Page

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South Wales
CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 348
Items Sold 5,600
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An antique open-back dark oak bookshelf with three tiered shelves and shaped side supports.
Antique Small Open Back Bookshelf
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped cresting rail, Tiered open shelves, Cutout side supports
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

This 19th-century Edwardian open-back bookshelf exemplifies traditional English country house style in solid oak with a warm brown finish. The piece comprises three tiered, graduated open shelves with raised backboards and shaped front edges, supported by undulating cutout side panels. The shaped upper cresting rail incorporates an attractive decorative profile with a distinctive central detail. Signs of age and period use include splits to the side panels, a ring mark on the upper shelf, damage to the decorative shaped top, and general surface scratches and marks throughout. The item measures 82 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 24.5 cm deep. In a modern home, this practical bookcase suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, or living rooms, providing ideal storage and display space for books, ceramics, or smaller decorative objects while adding historic character to an interior.

FAQs

Open-back bookshelves emerged prominently during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as lightweight, portable storage solutions designed to hold personal library volumes and decorative objects without obscuring wall space.

These shelves were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or pine, utilizing simple dado joints, dowels, or side pegs to maintain structural stability while minimizing total weight.

Authentic historical pieces feature physical indicators of age, including natural wood shrinkage, oxidation marks around joinery, hand-shaped profile edges, and genuine surface wear along the shelf fronts.

A compact wooden bookshelf can be styled by pairing stacked hardback volumes with ceramic vessels, small framed artwork, or trailing houseplants to introduce textural contrast against the timber.

Dust regularly using a dry microfiber cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice annually, avoiding synthetic spray cleaners and heat sources to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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