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Oak Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 August 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak Arts & Crafts open bookcase having a panelled back with a pierced decorated top , four fixed shelves , raised on shaped feet . The shelf dimensions are 20 cm deep , 35.5 cm wide , and from the bottom up 23 cm high , 21.5 cm , 22 cm , and at the top 22 cm .

Height

116.5 cm / 46"

Width

39 cm / 15 1/2"

Depth

29 cm / 11 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116.5cm (45.87")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125535
Dealers Internal Reference
378088
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Description
Oak Arts & Crafts open bookcase having a panelled back with a pierced decorated top , four fixed shelves , raised on shaped feet . The shelf dimensions are 20 cm deep , 35.5 cm wide , and from the bottom up 23 cm high , 21.5 cm , 22 cm , and at the top 22 cm .
fig 1. An upright open oak bookcase with five shelves, a shaped crest rail featuring a heart cutout, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Oak Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase

Height

116.5 cm / 46"

Width

39 cm / 15 1/2"

Depth

29 cm / 11 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase to the 1910s.

Height
116.5cm (45.87")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125535
Dealers Internal Ref
378088
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 187
Items Sold 6,464
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An upright open oak bookcase with five shelves, a shaped crest rail featuring a heart cutout, and bracket feet.
Oak Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase
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An upright open oak bookcase with five shelves, a shaped crest rail featuring a heart cutout, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsHeart cutout crest, Tongue and groove back panel, Bracket feet, Open shelving
  • SizeH 116.5 cm (46 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 29.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against industrial manufacturing, prioritising handcraftsmanship, utility, and honest construction. Bookcases from this period typically feature clean lines, exposed joints, and minimal ornamentation, highlighting the natural grain of the timber.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods, particularly English or European oak, often finished with tongue-and-groove backboards. Traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints was frequently employed to ensure structural integrity without relying on metal fasteners.

Authentic pieces usually display hand-planed surfaces, tool marks, peg construction, and natural timber ageing such as oxidisation and shrinkage splits. Original hardware, when present, typically consists of hand-beaten copper, brass, or iron fixtures rather than modern stamped metals.

An antique bookcase brings warmth and character to contemporary spaces when styled with a mix of vertically stacked books, ceramic objects, and organic elements. Balancing heavy volumes with breathing space on the shelves prevents visual clutter and highlights the craftsmanship of the timber.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and cracking. Maintain the finish by applying natural beeswax periodically and dusting gently with a dry, lint-free cloth, avoiding silicone-based sprays.
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