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A 1930s Oak Open Bookcase .
For sale by James R Millington Antiques
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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques

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A 1930s Oak Open Bookcase .

1920 - 1940
Description

A 1930s oak open bookcase , with two adjustable shelves , The bookcase stands on taper legs , and in sound condition.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this 1930s Oak Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09721489
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Stiles continuing into tapered square feet: interwar domestic cabinet work.
Ray fleck figure on the oak top: timber typical of the 1930s.
Moulded cornice band over an open front: standard commercial design of the period.
Gentle fading and handling wear across the top surface: decades of light domestic use.

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
107cm (42.13")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245927
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Description
A 1930s oak open bookcase , with two adjustable shelves , The bookcase stands on taper legs , and in sound condition.
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this 1930s Oak Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09721489
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Stiles continuing into tapered square feet: interwar domestic cabinet work.
Ray fleck figure on the oak top: timber typical of the 1930s.
Moulded cornice band over an open front: standard commercial design of the period.
Gentle fading and handling wear across the top surface: decades of light domestic use.

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
107cm (42.13")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245927
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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A 1930s Oak Open Bookcase .

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Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 761
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
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A low 1930s open oak bookcase featuring three wide shelves displaying rows of vintage books.
A 1930s oak open bookcase .
Ref: SA1245927
A low 1930s open oak bookcase featuring three wide shelves displaying rows of vintage books.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco / Interwar
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Moulded top edge, Square legs
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

Interwar bookcases from the 1930s typically feature clean lines, unglazed open shelves, and solid oak construction, reflecting a transition towards modern functionalist design while retaining traditional joinery.

Cabinetmakers during this era predominantly utilised solid English oak or oak veneers over sturdy timber frames, often incorporating paneled backings and mortise-and-tenon joints.

Look for authentic signs of age such as natural wood oxidisation, period-correct panel backing, hand-moulded top edges, and construction techniques consistent with early 20th-century manufacturing.

Position the piece beneath a window or art installation, using the flat top surface for table lamps or ceramic displays while organising books and decorative objects along the open shelves.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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