Large Open Oak Bookcase 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Large Oak Bookcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1218034
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectBookcases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDouble bay construction, Plinth base, Panelled backboard, Moulded top border
SizeH 133 cm (52 in) x W 180 cm (71 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This large Victorian open bookcase dates from around 1900, constructed mainly in solid oak with a solid pine back and pine shelves finished with oak edging. The piece takes a double bay format with five tiers of fixed shelving under a moulded top border, sitting above a plinth base and shaped sides designed to accommodate a skirting board. The warm brown timber displays visible grain patterns across the vertical backboard panels and shelf edges, complemented by the rich tones of the antique leather-bound books populating the shelves. Measuring 133 cm high, 180 cm wide and 27 cm deep, this substantial piece provides extensive storage capacity. Position this bookcase in a study, library or living room to house a large collection of books or display decorative items. The traditional design and warm timber finish suit period interiors, adding a scholarly atmosphere to domestic spaces.

FAQs

Open oak bookcases from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries typically feature solid timber construction, multi-bay open shelving, and vertical panelled backs designed for accessible library storage.

These pieces were crafted using solid oak and oak veneers, featuring hand-cut joinery, tongue-and-groove backboards, adjustable or fixed shelf pegs, and heavy plinth bases.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural wood grain patination, original joinery marks, hand-planed backboards, and substantial overall timber weight.

Position the piece along a focal wall in a study or living area, combining literary collections with decorative ceramics and sculptural objects to balance the visual scale.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically, ensuring the piece is positioned away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage.

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