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Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice
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Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century Arts & Crafts open bookcase in oak, a tall and elegant piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and distinctive period design.

The bookcase is of slim, narrow proportions and is fitted with five adjustable shelves above a fixed base shelf, giving six open sections for books, records or display.

It is headed by a shaped arched cornice supported on swept brackets, with a frieze centred by a carved triple-strap motif, and stands on shaped stile feet with arched cut-outs joined by a shaped apron.

The oak displays a lovely figured grain and a deep, rich dark colour with a lovely aged patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Arts & Crafts oak bookcase of narrow proportions, ideal for an alcove, and a perfect addition to any living room, study, landing or hallway.

Product Reference : AF - 6914

Measurements : 48cm (19") Width x 30.5cm (12") Depth x 176cm (69½") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 18cm (7")

Shelf Height - 29cm (11½")

Shelf Height - 31cm (12")

Shelf Height - 25cm (10")

Shelf Height - 23cm (9")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 22cm (8½")

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.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Arts Crafts Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09712235
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Applied triple-strap cresting on the cornice: characteristic Arts and Crafts detailing.
Internal drilled peg holes for adjustable shelves: standard commercial cabinet-making of the period.
Integrated cut-out side stiles: typical base treatment for 1920s domestic oak furniture.
Oxidised dark finish and mellowed backboard: natural ageing across 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
176cm (69.29")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244605
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6914
Description
Antique early 20th century Arts & Crafts open bookcase in oak, a tall and elegant piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and distinctive period design.
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The bookcase is of slim, narrow proportions and is fitted with five adjustable shelves above a fixed base shelf, giving six open sections for books, records or display.
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fig 1. A tall, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
fig 1. Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

It is headed by a shaped arched cornice supported on swept brackets, with a frieze centred by a carved triple-strap motif, and stands on shaped stile feet with arched cut-outs joined by a shaped apron.

fig 2. A tall, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
fig 2. Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

The oak displays a lovely figured grain and a deep, rich dark colour with a lovely aged patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Arts & Crafts oak bookcase of narrow proportions, ideal for an alcove, and a perfect addition to any living room, study, landing or hallway.

fig 3. A tall, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
fig 3. Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

Product Reference : AF - 6914

Measurements : 48cm (19") Width x 30.5cm (12") Depth x 176cm (69½") Height

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 18cm (7")

Shelf Height - 29cm (11½")

Shelf Height - 31cm (12")

Shelf Height - 25cm (10")

fig 4. A tall, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
fig 4. Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

Shelf Height - 23cm (9")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 22cm (8½")

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, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
fig 5. Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

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, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
fig 6. Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

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, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
fig 7. Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

• 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, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
fig 8. Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice

• 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.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Arts Crafts Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09712235
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Applied triple-strap cresting on the cornice: characteristic Arts and Crafts detailing.
Internal drilled peg holes for adjustable shelves: standard commercial cabinet-making of the period.
Integrated cut-out side stiles: typical base treatment for 1920s domestic oak furniture.
Oxidised dark finish and mellowed backboard: natural ageing across 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
176cm (69.29")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244605
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6914
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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A tall, narrow dark oak open bookcase featuring six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice with vertical cutouts.
Antique Narrow Arts & Crafts Oak Open Bookcase | Arched Cornice
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched cornice, Vertical cutouts, Open shelving, Shaped apron base
  • SizeH 176 cm (69 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This early 20th century Arts and Crafts open bookcase is fashioned from oak with a deep, rich dark brown colour and a figured grain. The tall, narrow design incorporates six open tiers beneath a flared arched top cornice featuring vertical cutouts, supported by swept brackets and a frieze with a carved triple-strap motif. The structure rests on shaped stile feet with arched cutouts and a shaped apron at the base. It measures 176 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep. Suitably proportioned for an alcove, this piece fits naturally into a living room, study, landing, or hallway for housing books, records, or display items.

Arts and Crafts furniture emerged in the late 19th century as a response against industrial mass production, prioritising traditional joinery, honest construction, and natural timber grains. Bookcases from this movement typically display simple rectilinear forms, exposed joints, and understated decorative elements such as cutouts or gentle arching.

Solid timber, particularly English or European oak, was the predominant material used due to its durability and prominent grain pattern. Finishes were typically executed using dark stains, fumed ammonia treatments, or clear beeswax to accentuate the natural wood structure.

Authentic period pieces often feature solid wood construction, quartersawn oak showing medullary ray patterns, and traditional cabinetmaking techniques such as mortise and tenon joinery. Decorative features commonly include gentle cornices, vertical slat cutouts, or flat panel backs rather than ornate carving.

Slender bookcases function effectively in compact areas such as alcoves, hallways, or narrow office walls to utilise vertical space. Modern interior styling pairs structured book arrangements with ceramics, framed artwork, or decorative objects to balance proportion and texture.

Routine maintenance involves dusting the timber surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Furniture should be kept away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or uneven fading.
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