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Oak Hillhead Stacking Bookcase / Sectional Bookcase
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Oak Hillhead Stacking Bookcase / Sectional Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 June 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

good quality oak four tier stacking bookcase / sectional bookcase, each section with paper labels for Peter Graham, Glasgow, Hillhead sectional bookcase.

normal marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use but overall this bookcase is in good sound condition.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 53.5" 136 cm

width 34" 87 cm

depth 9.5" 24 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Oak Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
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SA725061
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ath2971
Description
Good quality oak four tier stacking bookcase / sectional bookcase, each section with paper labels for Peter Graham, Glasgow, Hillhead sectional bookcase.
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normal marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use but overall this bookcase is in good sound condition.
Athey Antiques

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 53.5" 136 cm

width 34" 87 cm

depth 9.5" 24 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Oak Stacking Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA725061
Dealers Internal Ref
ath2971
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase featuring glazed lift-up glass doors and turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Oak Hillhead Stacking Bookcase / Sectional Bookcase

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Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
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Items Sold 2,097
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A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase featuring glazed lift-up glass doors and turned feet.
oak Hillhead stacking bookcase / sectional bookcase
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A four-tier stacking oak barrister bookcase featuring glazed lift-up glass doors and turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsQuarter-sawn oak grain, Glazed lift-up doors, Turned feet, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 136 cm (54 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

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A stacking bookcase, frequently known as a barrister or lawyers bookcase, consists of multiple modular sections with glass lift-up doors that stack upon a base and beneath a top cornice. This design gained widespread popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to protect valuable libraries from dust and allow for easy expansion.

These units are traditionally crafted from solid hardwoods such as quarter-sawn oak or mahogany, featuring glass-panelled doors equipped with mechanical scissor-links or metal guides that allow the doors to slide smoothly upwards and into the cabinet recess.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut joinery, quarter-sawn oak grain patterns with characteristic medullary rays, maker stamps or paper labels on the interior partitions, and patinated brass or iron hardware rather than modern synthetic materials.

Such pieces serve as functional storage and display features in studies or living rooms, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary decor by adding warmth, texture, and historical interest through exposed wood grain and classic proportions.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping or cracking. Clean surfaces periodically with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply traditional beeswax sparingly to nourish the timber finish.
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