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Oak Open Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 August 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak Open bookcase having three fixed shelves with an applied carved diamond to the back raised on side brackets . Matched pair avaliable please note only one has a beaded edge . The shelf dimensions are 58.5 cm wide , 15 cm deep and 20 cm high .

Height

85 cm / 33 "

Width

61 cm / 24 "

Depth

16 cm / 6 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1142250
Dealers Internal Reference
378207
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Description
Oak Open bookcase having three fixed shelves with an applied carved diamond to the back raised on side brackets . Matched pair avaliable please note only one has a beaded edge . The shelf dimensions are 58.5 cm wide , 15 cm deep and 20 cm high .
fig 1. An antique dark oak open bookcase with three shelves filled with vintage books, featuring a shaped top crest and bracket feet.
fig 1. Oak Open Bookcase

Height

85 cm / 33 "

Width

61 cm / 24 "

Depth

16 cm / 6 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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

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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 Antique Oak Bookcase to the 1920s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142250
Dealers Internal Ref
378207
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

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 antique dark oak open bookcase with three shelves filled with vintage books, featuring a shaped top crest and bracket feet.
Oak Open Bookcase
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An antique dark oak open bookcase with three shelves filled with vintage books, featuring a shaped top crest and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShaped crest, Open shelving, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

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Open bookcases evolved from enclosed library cabinets as domestic spaces prioritised accessible book collections and display storage during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Authentic period bookcases are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery techniques including dovetails and mortise and tenon joints.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, patination, historical fixings, and structural construction methods consistent with the stated period.

Pairing period wooden furniture with contemporary decor involves balancing book arrangements with decorative objects, ceramics, and artwork to create visual depth and textural contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate natural beeswax polish.
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