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Art Deco Glamourous Sycamore & Walnut Glazed Bookcase, English, C1930
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Art Deco Glamourous Sycamore & Walnut Glazed Bookcase, English, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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For your consideration is this fabulously glamourous Art Deco glazed bookcase with a peach mirrored top. Dating to the 1930's and English made, this bookcase has beautiful blonde sycamore veneers with accented darker walnut veneered edging and inverted plinth which sets this bookcase off perfectly. Lots of internal storage, with sliding glass doors which work effortlessly. Very heavy and sturdy piece of furniture with excellent craftsmanship throughout. We've had this piece fully and professionally restored by our restoration team and so comes to you in great condition and ready to be installed. Very unusual to have a mirrored top which is engraved and bevelled in a rose/peach colour glass. This also is in great condition, without damage or age related spots, clouding or scratches.

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Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Glazed Bookcase to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07896407
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Peach-tinted mirror glass top with wheel-cut engraving: fashionable British decorative glass of the 1930s.
Stepped two-tier profile with curved corners: streamline Art Deco styling of the decade.
Ground finger recesses in the sliding glass doors: typical period cabinet glass.
Contrasting pale sycamore and warm walnut veneers: popular two-tone palette of the era.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA985201
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For your consideration is this fabulously glamourous Art Deco glazed bookcase with a peach mirrored top.
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Dating to the 1930's and English made, this bookcase has beautiful blonde sycamore veneers with accented darker walnut veneered edging and inverted plinth which sets this bookcase off perfectly.
Art Deco World

Lots of internal storage, with sliding glass doors which work effortlessly. Very heavy and sturdy piece of furniture with excellent craftsmanship throughout. We've had this piece fully and professionally restored by our restoration team and so comes to you in great condition and ready to be installed. Very unusual to have a mirrored top which is engraved and bevelled in a rose/peach colour glass. This also is in great condition, without damage or age related spots, clouding or scratches.

FREE UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Glazed Bookcase to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 07896407
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Peach-tinted mirror glass top with wheel-cut engraving: fashionable British decorative glass of the 1930s.
Stepped two-tier profile with curved corners: streamline Art Deco styling of the decade.
Ground finger recesses in the sliding glass doors: typical period cabinet glass.
Contrasting pale sycamore and warm walnut veneers: popular two-tone palette of the era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA985201
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A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors.
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Archive I A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors.

Art Deco Glamourous Sycamore & Walnut Glazed Bookcase, English, C1930

Archive II A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors. View II
Archive III A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors.
Archive V A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors. View V
Archive VI A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors. View VI
Archive VII A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors. View VII
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A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors.
Art Deco Glamourous Sycamore & Walnut Glazed Bookcase, English, c1930
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A two-tier Art Deco glazed bookcase constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSycamore, Walnut, Glass
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsTiered structure, Sliding glass doors, Rounded corners, Contrasting veneers
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 76.5 cm (30 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This English Art Deco glazed bookcase dates to the 1930 period and follows a tiered structure. Constructed from contrasting light sycamore and dark walnut veneers with sliding glass doors, the piece displays a honey brown colour palette, rounded corners, and an inverted plinth base. Practical internal storage includes fitted wooden shelving behind the glass panels, while small recessed hardware pulls are inset into the doors. The freestanding unit measures 93 cm high, 76.5 cm wide, and 28 cm deep. Position this heavy storage item in a living room, study, or hallway to house books, ceramics, or decorative objects. The compact depth suits narrower spaces while the vertical two-tier profile provides accessible shelving levels. The piece rests flat on the floor on a solid plinth base.

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Art Deco bookcases from the 1930s typically feature geometric silhouettes, rounded corners, tiered structures, and high-contrast timber veneers such as walnut, sycamore, or satinwood. Many incorporated sliding glass doors to provide modern, streamlined storage.

Cabinet makers during this period favoured figured timber veneers including walnut, maple, sycamore, and macassar ebony applied over solid hardwood frames. Architectural glass, brass fittings, and smooth-running sliding mechanisms were standard construction elements.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-veneered surfaces with period grain matching, original glass thickness, and solid wood construction beneath the veneer. Look for features such as stepped or tiered tops, curved corners, and plinth bases without modern screws or synthetic finishes.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or rich jewel-toned wall to highlight the contrasting wood tones. Arrange structured ceramic vessels, vintage hardback books, or sculptural glass objects within the shelves to complement the geometric framework.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally in the direction of the grain. Clean the glass panels using a specialist glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the timber.
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