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Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery
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Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century open bookcase in oak, a neat and well-made piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.

It has four open compartments for books, divided by three fixed shelves, with a further display shelf on top.

The top shelf is framed by a raised gallery with a wavy scalloped crest and shaped ends to the sides, and the bookcase stands on a moulded plinth base.

The oak displays a lovely figured grain with medullary rays and a warm, rich colour with a glowing patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable narrow bookcase, perfect for an alcove, landing, hallway or study where space is limited.

Product Reference : AF - 6958

Measurements : 48cm (19") Width x 19cm (7½") Depth x 106cm (41½") Height [ 98.5cm (39") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 18.5cm (7½")

Shelf Height - 20.5cm (8")

Shelf Height - 22cm (8½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 25cm (10")

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 Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09723085
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Rotary-cut plywood back panel: standard cabinetmaking practice from the 1920s onward.
Quarter-sawn oak sides with prominent ray flecks: typical British interwar timber selection.
Shaped gallery cresting with scalloped edge: popular domestic design of the period.
Fixed shelves rebated into the sides: straightforward joinery of 1920s utility furniture.

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
106cm (41.73")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246155
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6958
Description
Antique early 20th century open bookcase in oak, a neat and well-made piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.
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It has four open compartments for books, divided by three fixed shelves, with a further display shelf on top.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A tall, narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four shelf spaces, flat side panels, and a shaped top gallery back.
fig 1. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery

The top shelf is framed by a raised gallery with a wavy scalloped crest and shaped ends to the sides, and the bookcase stands on a moulded plinth base.

The oak displays a lovely figured grain with medullary rays and a warm, rich colour with a glowing patina.

fig 2. A tall, narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four shelf spaces, flat side panels, and a shaped top gallery back.
fig 2. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable narrow bookcase, perfect for an alcove, landing, hallway or study where space is limited.

Product Reference : AF - 6958

Measurements : 48cm (19") Width x 19cm (7½") Depth x 106cm (41½") Height [ 98.5cm (39") Worktop Height ]

fig 3. A tall, narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four shelf spaces, flat side panels, and a shaped top gallery back.
fig 3. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 18.5cm (7½")

Shelf Height - 20.5cm (8")

Shelf Height - 22cm (8½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 25cm (10")

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 4. A tall, narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four shelf spaces, flat side panels, and a shaped top gallery back.
fig 4. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery

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 5. A tall, narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four shelf spaces, flat side panels, and a shaped top gallery back.
fig 5. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery

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 6. A tall, narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four shelf spaces, flat side panels, and a shaped top gallery back.
fig 6. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery

• 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 7. A tall, narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four shelf spaces, flat side panels, and a shaped top gallery back.
fig 7. Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery

• 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 Antique Oak Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09723085
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Rotary-cut plywood back panel: standard cabinetmaking practice from the 1920s onward.
Quarter-sawn oak sides with prominent ray flecks: typical British interwar timber selection.
Shaped gallery cresting with scalloped edge: popular domestic design of the period.
Fixed shelves rebated into the sides: straightforward joinery of 1920s utility furniture.

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
106cm (41.73")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246155
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6958
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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A tall, narrow early 20th-century dark oak open bookcase featuring four shelf spaces, flat side panels, and a shaped top gallery back.
Antique Narrow 20th Century Oak Open Bookcase | Shaped Gallery
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShaped top gallery, Open shelving, Plinth base, Flush sides
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

Early 20th-century open bookcases typically feature functional, clean-lined proportions with vertical side panels, fixed or adjustable open shelves, and subtle decorative elements such as shaped or scalloped top galleries.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid woods such as oak, pine, or mahogany, often incorporating timber plywood or tongue-and-groove paneling for the backboards to maintain structural stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural aging to the original finish, traditional joinery techniques, distinct ray fleck patterns characteristic of quarter-sawn oak, and period-correct backboard construction.

A narrow open bookcase fits into compact areas such as hallway alcoves or home offices, styled with books, ceramic vessels, and framed prints to add vertical storage and visual interest.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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