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Edwardian Golden Oak Secretaire Bookcase
Harrison Antique Furniture
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Edwardian Golden Oak Secretaire Bookcase

19th century
Description

Good quality golden oak early Edwardian period bookcase, coming in two sections for easy movement.

Upper section having twin opening glazed doors with brass handles, revealing shelf interior for book storage with adjustable shelves.

Lower base section, having upper pull out drawer with original brass handles, having let down front revealing writing surface with original leather covering, and fitted interior with pull out storage drawers and pigeon holes for stationary etc.

Twin outer, lower opening cupboard doors with carved decoration, opening to reveal storage space. One original shelf, not shown in photograph.

Lower base section having slight aged seam opening to either side, as shown in photographs.

Having a lovely honey oak colour throughout, this useful and attractive Edwardian bookcase is in good condition. Circa 1890

Measurements

Height 95"

Height to Writing Surface 30"

Width 48"

Depth 21"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Edwardian Oak Secretaire Bookcase to the 1890s.

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SA177789
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461B27/7 Base (C6) left inside door Top - End of Truvunac's
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Description
Good quality golden oak early Edwardian period bookcase, coming in two sections for easy movement.
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Upper section having twin opening glazed doors with brass handles, revealing shelf interior for book storage with adjustable shelves.
Harrison Antique Furniture
fig 1. An Edwardian golden oak secretaire bookcase featuring an upper glazed two-door display section, a secretaire drawer, and lower cupboard doors decorated with carved scroll panels.
fig 1. Edwardian Golden Oak Secretaire Bookcase

Lower base section, having upper pull out drawer with original brass handles, having let down front revealing writing surface with original leather covering, and fitted interior with pull out storage drawers and pigeon holes for stationary etc.

fig 2. An Edwardian golden oak secretaire bookcase featuring an upper glazed two-door display section, a secretaire drawer, and lower cupboard doors decorated with carved scroll panels.
fig 2. Edwardian Golden Oak Secretaire Bookcase

Twin outer, lower opening cupboard doors with carved decoration, opening to reveal storage space. One original shelf, not shown in photograph.

Lower base section having slight aged seam opening to either side, as shown in photographs.

fig 3. An Edwardian golden oak secretaire bookcase featuring an upper glazed two-door display section, a secretaire drawer, and lower cupboard doors decorated with carved scroll panels.
fig 3. Edwardian Golden Oak Secretaire Bookcase

Having a lovely honey oak colour throughout, this useful and attractive Edwardian bookcase is in good condition. Circa 1890

Measurements

Height 95"

Height to Writing Surface 30"

Width 48"

Depth 21"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Edwardian Oak Secretaire Bookcase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA177789
Dealers Internal Ref
461B27/7 Base (C6) left inside door Top - End of Truvunac's
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An Edwardian secretaire bookcase typically combines an upper glazed display cabinet with a lower writing bureau and cupboard space. Produced between 1901 and 1910, these pieces often feature lighter woods like golden oak, simplified classical moulding, and decorative carved panelling.

Edwardian cabinetmakers predominantly utilized solid oak, oak veneers, clear float glass for doors, and cast brass handles or escutcheons. Drawers were commonly constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints and lined with pine or mahogany secondary woods.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, period-correct brass hardware, original glass panes with slight waviness, and traditional drop-down desk mechanisms. Look for evidence of natural age to the timber surface and consistent construction techniques throughout.

Place the piece against a neutral or rich wall backdrop to highlight the warm grain of the golden oak. Use the upper glazed shelves to curate a mix of hardback books and ceramic objects, while utilizing the lower secretaire section as a concealed workspace.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain to preserve the finish and prevent the oak from drying out.
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