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Oak Open Bookcase of Slim Proportions
Mercia Interiors
for sale €462     $502
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Mercia Interiors

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Oak Open Bookcase of Slim Proportions

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Mercia Interiors
Description

Excellent quality solid oak open bookcase of small proportions, three fixed shelves, excellent condition

47" high

15" wide

8" depth

7.25" book depth

Book height 7.5, 8.75, 8.75, 8.72 inch

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Mercia Interiors has dated this Slim Oak Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA942981
Description
Excellent quality solid oak open bookcase of small proportions, three fixed shelves, excellent condition

47" high

15" wide

8" depth

7.25" book depth

Book height 7.5, 8.75, 8.75, 8.72 inch

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Mercia Interiors

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Mercia Interiors has dated this Slim Oak Open Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA942981
Mercia Interiors
Mercia Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021
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Mercia Interiors

Mercia Interiors
Telephone 07377 527 316
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Unit 6
The Elms Business Park
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/merciaantiques
Verified Since Jun 2021
Mercia Interiors
Mercia Interiors
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Location: Unit 6 , The Elms Business Park , Derbyshire, DE127AP, United Kingdom
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A tall, narrow open oak bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and shaped side panels standing on bracket feet.
Oak Open Bookcase of Slim Proportions
Ref: SA942981
A tall, narrow open oak bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and shaped side panels standing on bracket feet.
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Early 20th-century open oak bookcases often incorporate elements of the Arts and Crafts and Edwardian movements, featuring straight vertical lines, functional open shelving, and shaped gallery tops or side panels. Designed for utility and space efficiency, they emphasise visible wood grain and sturdy construction.

These bookcases are predominantly constructed from solid oak, utilizing fixed horizontal shelves secured directly into slab side panels. Traditional joinery techniques, such as tongue-and-groove backing and mortise-and-tenon joints, ensure structural integrity without relying on modern adhesives.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural age-related patination, subtle variations in timber colour, and evidence of historical hand-finishing techniques. Look for authentic construction details on the rear panel, original bracket feet, and distinct grain patterns typical of quarter-sawn oak.

A slim open bookcase fits well into tight alcoves, narrow hallways, or beside a reading chair. Modern interiors benefit from styling the shelves with a balanced mix of leather-bound books, ceramic vessels, and framed artwork to break up the vertical lines.

Keep the timber clean by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain to nourish the oak and protect the original finish, avoiding placement near direct heat sources.
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