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Early 20th Century Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 March 2025 · Brookside Antiques
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Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Bookcase.

Dating 1920 ish and all made in solid Beech with striking grain, having four fixed graduating shelves, the top shelf having this upstand fitted to the back and incorporating sides.

Its been into the polish shop for a clean and polish and looks stunning having this medium mahogany colour plus a lovely polish. (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with No breaks, No splits, No woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, or WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, FREE delivery available England and Wales for the asking price, with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Early 20th Century Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131511
Dealers Internal Reference
00924
Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description
Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Bookcase.
“
Dating 1920 ish and all made in solid Beech with striking grain, having four fixed graduating shelves, the top shelf having this upstand fitted to the back and incorporating sides.
Brookside Antiques
fig 1. A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Its been into the polish shop for a clean and polish and looks stunning having this medium mahogany colour plus a lovely polish. (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with No breaks, No splits, No woodworm.

fig 2. A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, or WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, FREE delivery available England and Wales for the asking price, with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn.
fig 5. Early 20th Century Bookcase

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Early 20th Century Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131511
Dealers Internal Ref
00924
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

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

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Archive I A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn. View II
Archive III A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn. View III
Archive IV A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn. View IV
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Archive IX A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn. View IX
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Brookside Antiques

Brookside Antiques
Telephone 07851 385 634
Location
Brook Farm
Gauntons Bank
Norbury (Near Whitchurch)
Shropshire
SY13 4HY
United Kingdom

by appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/brookside
Verified Since Mar 2018
Items For Sale 159
Items Sold 923
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Verified Since Mar 2018
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Location: Brook Farm, Gauntons Bank, Norbury (Near Whitchurch), Shropshire, SY13 4HY, United Kingdom, , by appointment only
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A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn.
Early 20th Century Bookcase
Ref: SA1131511
A freestanding wooden open bookcase featuring four fixed shelves and a warm brown grain finish, photographed outdoors against a green lawn.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century Traditional
  • MaterialWood, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Flat top, Rectangular frame, Plain side panels
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Early 20th century bookcases often transition from ornate Victorian ornamentation to more simplified, functional designs reflecting Arts and Crafts or early modern influences, focusing on practical storage with understated timber craftsmanship.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, or pine, often featuring tongue-and-groove backboards and dovetail joinery for durability.

Authenticity is identified through construction methods such as hand-cut or early machine-sawn joinery, period-appropriate timber ageing, natural patina, and lack of modern particleboard or synthetic adhesives.

Balance the heavy visual weight of dark timber by styling shelves with a mix of vertical books, decorative objects, and breathing space, allowing the natural grain to anchor a contemporary or eclectic room scheme.

Maintain timber furniture by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme temperature fluctuations, dusting with a dry lint-free cloth, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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