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1920s Book Shelf Display
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1920s Book Shelf Display

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 December 2025 · D and A Binder Ltd
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Description

Stunning Burr Walnut book shelf, Taken from a personal study in the 1920s.

Well made , elegant and fitted with 2 shelfs for easy storage.

VAT inc

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this 1920s Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

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SA927960
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Description
Stunning Burr Walnut book shelf, Taken from a personal study in the 1920s.

Well made , elegant and fitted with 2 shelfs for easy storage.

VAT inc

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this 1920s Open Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA927960
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A front view of a vintage open wooden bookcase featuring multiple shelves and a polished grain finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1920s Book Shelf Display

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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 156
Items Sold 825
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Verified Since May 2015
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Location: 101 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
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A front view of a vintage open wooden bookcase featuring multiple shelves and a polished grain finish.
1920s Book Shelf Display
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A front view of a vintage open wooden bookcase featuring multiple shelves and a polished grain finish.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWalnut, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Figured wood grain, Plinth base, Cornice moulding
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Bookcases from the 1920s often transitioned between late Victorian revival influences and early Art Deco restraint, featuring clean structural lines, polished wooden veneers, and functional open-shelving configurations designed for domestic home libraries.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently featuring decorative burr walnut or figured veneers applied to a secondary softwood or plywood core, joined with traditional tongue-and-groove or dovetailed joinery.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut joinery, the presence of period-appropriate saw marks, aged patina on the timber, historical timber shrinkage, and traditional finishing methods such as shellac or French polish.

An antique wooden bookcase adds warmth and character to contemporary spaces, serving as a functional display unit for books, ceramics, and sculptures that grounds minimalist or transitional interior design schemes.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and periodically nourish the wood with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone-based polishes.
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