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Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase
For sale by Worboys Antiques
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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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Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Solid oak Arts & Crafts open bookcase having a panelled back with four fixed shelves , raised on shaped feet . The shelf dimensions are 66 cm wide x 19 cm deep and from the bottom up 22.5 cm high , 21.5 cm high , 20.5 cm high and at the top 19 cm high .

Height

116.5 cm / 46"

Width

85.5 cm / 33 3⁄4"

Depth

21 cm / 8 1⁄2"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Bookcase to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09719676
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Tongue-and-groove beaded backboards: joinery standard around 1900.
Side bracket ledges and shaped gallery: classic Arts and Crafts styling.
Medullary rays in the oak: quarter-sawn timber showing across the shelves.
Gentle darkening and finish wear to the leading edges: normal handling over time.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116.5cm (45.87")
Width
85.5cm (33.66")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245668
Dealers Internal Reference
378881
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
Solid oak Arts & Crafts open bookcase having a panelled back with four fixed shelves , raised on shaped feet . The shelf dimensions are 66 cm wide x 19 cm deep and from the bottom up 22.5 cm high , 21.5 cm high , 20.5 cm high and at the top 19 cm high .
fig 1. A solid oak Arts and Crafts open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, shaped side brackets near the top shelf, and a subtle arched cresting rail.
fig 1. Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase

Height

116.5 cm / 46"

Width

85.5 cm / 33 3⁄4"

Depth

21 cm / 8 1⁄2"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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 Arts and Crafts Bookcase to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09719676
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Tongue-and-groove beaded backboards: joinery standard around 1900.
Side bracket ledges and shaped gallery: classic Arts and Crafts styling.
Medullary rays in the oak: quarter-sawn timber showing across the shelves.
Gentle darkening and finish wear to the leading edges: normal handling over time.

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
116.5cm (45.87")
Width
85.5cm (33.66")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245668
Dealers Internal Ref
378881
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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Archive I A solid oak Arts and Crafts open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, shaped side brackets near the top shelf, and a subtle arched cresting rail.

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
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 194
Items Sold 6,481
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A solid oak Arts and Crafts open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves, shaped side brackets near the top shelf, and a subtle arched cresting rail.
Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped side brackets, Arched top cresting, Fixed open shelves, Straight cut feet
  • SizeH 116.5 cm (46 in) x W 85.5 cm (34 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This solid oak Arts & Crafts open bookcase dates to 1900 and exhibits a warm brown wax-finished timber construction in a traditional gentleman's library style. The piece includes an arched top cresting rail, shaped side brackets supporting small side ledges beneath the uppermost tier, four fixed open shelves, a panelled back, and straight cut feet at the base. Numerous rows of antique leather-bound volumes with gilt spine detailing and several smaller volumes with pale bindings fill the tiers. Measuring 116.5 cm high, 85.5 cm wide, and 21 cm deep, the compact footprint fits neatly against a wall in a study, home office, or living room. The slender depth holds books while occupying minimal floor space in domestic settings today.

FAQs

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a response to industrial mass production, emphasising handcrafted quality, honest construction, and simple, functional forms. Furniture from this period typically features visible joinery, native hardwoods like oak, and straightforward, unadorned silhouettes.

These bookcases are predominantly constructed from solid native timber, most commonly English oak, selected for its prominent grain patterns. Traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, dovetails, and pegging are used to ensure durability without relying heavily on decorative veneers or metal fasteners.

Authentic pieces generally display clean geometric lines, visible joint construction, and hand-finished surfaces showing natural wood grain. Look for signs of quarter-sawn oak medullary rays, understated iron or brass hardware if present, and structural elements like side brackets or shaped pediments rather than applied ornate carving.

An Arts and Crafts bookcase pairs well with neutral colour palettes, minimalist ceramics, and woven textiles to highlight the warm tones of the oak. Displaying a curated mix of books, studio pottery, and sculptural objects creates a balanced, contemporary look while honouring the pieces functional design principles.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth along the direction of the wood grain. Protect the timber from direct heat sources and excessive moisture, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original finish and patina.
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