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Neat Oak Bookcase
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Neat Oak Bookcase

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A good quality light oak bookcase, fixed shelves height between shelves 25.5cm 23cm

top 20cm, the bookcase is in strong condition all ready for use.

UK mainland delivery quote £65

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09721874
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Plywood backboard with central solid batten: construction from the inter-war period.
Medullary rays, the silvery flecks across the oak grain: cut for figure.
Shaped side tops and tapering uprights: typical 1930s domestic bookcase design.

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
92cm (36.22")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245982
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A good quality light oak bookcase, fixed shelves height between shelves 25.5cm 23cm

top 20cm, the bookcase is in strong condition all ready for use.

UK mainland delivery quote £65

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09721874
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Plywood backboard with central solid batten: construction from the inter-war period.
Medullary rays, the silvery flecks across the oak grain: cut for figure.
Shaped side tops and tapering uprights: typical 1930s domestic bookcase design.

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
92cm (36.22")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245982
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A medium-sized freestanding warm oak open bookcase featuring three fixed shelves, shaped side gallery edges, and a solid plinth base.
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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 311
Items Sold 1,155
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A medium-sized freestanding warm oak open bookcase featuring three fixed shelves, shaped side gallery edges, and a solid plinth base.
Neat Oak Bookcase
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A medium-sized freestanding warm oak open bookcase featuring three fixed shelves, shaped side gallery edges, and a solid plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Plywood
  • ColourWarm Golden Brown
  • MotifsShaped side uprights, Open fixed shelving, Plinth base
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Open oak bookcases from this era typically feature clean lines, exposed timber grain, and utilitarian silhouettes influenced by the Arts and Crafts and Utility movements, prioritizing practical storage over heavy ornamentation.

These pieces were crafted primarily from solid oak or oak veneers, often incorporating tongue-and-groove or mortise-and-tenon joints alongside paneled backs for structural stability.

Authentic examples feature genuine age-appropriate wear, natural patination on the oak surfaces, original joinery methods, and period-specific screws or backing materials.

Position the piece as an open display unit paired with ceramic vessels, framed prints, and curated book stacks to balance traditional timber tones with modern decorative accents.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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