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Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase
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Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase.

Dating 1920 ish and all made in oak, with this open frontage and having two adjustable shelves on this ladder loaper system, polished sides and top, the top with this three sided Gallery.

Original polish plus patina its this medium oak colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all joints with NO breaks and NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Its been into the workshop for a clean and polish and looks stunning having this medium mahogany colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09722630
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Notched timber shelf ladders: early 20th-century adjustment system before metal studs.
Quarter-sawn oak figuring: solid timber choice.
Cut-out side gallery: simple Arts and Crafts influenced design.
Darkened backboards: natural colour change from age behind the shelves.

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
117cm (46.06")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246090
Dealers Internal Reference
001084
Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 07851385634

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description
Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase.
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Dating 1920 ish and all made in oak, with this open frontage and having two adjustable shelves on this ladder loaper system, polished sides and top, the top with this three sided Gallery.
Brookside Antiques
fig 1. An early 20th-century open oak bookcase featuring three tiers of shelving, a shaped gallery top, and side-notch shelf supports.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Original polish plus patina its this medium oak colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all joints with NO breaks and NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also WhatsApp 07851385634

fig 2. An early 20th-century open oak bookcase featuring three tiers of shelving, a shaped gallery top, and side-notch shelf supports.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Its been into the workshop for a clean and polish and looks stunning having this medium mahogany colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09722630
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Notched timber shelf ladders: early 20th-century adjustment system before metal studs.
Quarter-sawn oak figuring: solid timber choice.
Cut-out side gallery: simple Arts and Crafts influenced design.
Darkened backboards: natural colour change from age behind the shelves.

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
117cm (46.06")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246090
Dealers Internal Ref
001084
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

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Brookside Antiques

Brookside Antiques
Telephone 07851 385 634
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Brook Farm
Gauntons Bank
Norbury (Near Whitchurch)
Shropshire
SY13 4HY
United Kingdom

by appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/brookside
Verified Since Mar 2018
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An early 20th-century open oak bookcase featuring three tiers of shelving, a shaped gallery top, and side-notch shelf supports.
Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped gallery top, Side-notch shelf supports, Plinth base
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Early 20th-century Arts and Crafts bookcases typically feature solid oak construction, clean vertical lines, minimal surface ornamentation, and exposed joinery emphasizing craftsmanship and structural integrity over elaborate decoration.

Furniture makers utilised solid oak with mortise-and-tenon or tongue-and-groove joints, frequently incorporating slotted side rails or wooden ratchets to support adjustable timber shelves.

Authentic pieces display natural timber ageing, original saw marks on secondary backing timbers, hand-cut joinery, sawtooth or side-notch shelf adjustments, and original wax or shellac finishes.

Position the piece as a functional accent in a hallway, study, or living area, pairing dark timber tones with contemporary ceramics or framed art prints for visual contrast.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the grain, dust regularly using a dry lint-free cloth, and maintain stable ambient humidity away from direct heat sources.
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