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Slim Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Mercia Interiors
for sale €345     $375
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Mercia Interiors

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Slim Solid Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Mercia Interiors
Description

A pretty solid oak arts and crafts open bookcase of small proportions

44.75" high

14.75" wide

6" depth

8" book height

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

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 and showrooms 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 Solid Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA964018
Description
A pretty solid oak arts and crafts open bookcase of small proportions

44.75" high

14.75" wide

6" depth

8" book height

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

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 and showrooms 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 Solid Oak Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA964018
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 slim floor-standing solid oak open bookcase featuring four tiered shelves filled with colourful antique books.
Slim Solid Oak Open Bookcase
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A slim floor-standing solid oak open bookcase featuring four tiered shelves filled with colourful antique books.
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Open oak bookcases became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for accessible literature storage in home libraries and studies. They feature visible tiered shelving without glass doors, often incorporating subtle curved side brackets or shaped galleries.

Solid native hardwoods such as English oak were predominantly favoured for their density and rich grain figure. Construction typically utilised traditional joinery methods including mortise and tenon joints, fixed shelf grooves, and hand-carved shaped feet.

Authentic period oak bookcases display natural grain variation, age-related patination, and hand-finished joinery rather than modern fasteners or synthetic veneers. Look for signs of hand-planing on the reverse panels and original finish wear along high-touch shelf edges.

A compact open bookcase fits well in alcoves, narrow hallways, or home offices to provide vertical storage without overwhelming smaller floor spaces. Curate shelves with a balanced mix of leather-bound volumes, ceramic accents, and small framed artwork.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent warping or splitting. Clean regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the woods protective sheen and colour.
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