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A Lovely Vintage Bookcase Cabinet, Later Applied Text for the Times and Sunday Times.
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A Lovely Vintage Bookcase Cabinet, Later Applied Text for the Times and Sunday Times.

1920 - 1940
Description

For the media enthusiast! A lovely vintage bookcase cabinet with a lightwood finish. The sliding glass doors have been later applied text for The Times and Sunday Times newspapers giving the bookcase a great quirky look. This stylish piece will provide a great practical addition to any home, retro or modern. Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Sign writing later applied.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Vintage Glazed Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241180
Dealers Internal Reference
HF1603
Description
For the media enthusiast! A lovely vintage bookcase cabinet with a lightwood finish.
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The sliding glass doors have been later applied text for The Times and Sunday Times newspapers giving the bookcase a great quirky look.
Designer Antiques4u

This stylish piece will provide a great practical addition to any home, retro or modern. Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Sign writing later applied.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Vintage Glazed Oak Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241180
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1603
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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A low mid-century light oak bookcase with sliding glass doors featuring printed gold typography reading The Times and The Sunday Times London.
A lovely vintage bookcase cabinet, later applied text for The Times and Sunday Times.
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A low mid-century light oak bookcase with sliding glass doors featuring printed gold typography reading The Times and The Sunday Times London.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Display Cabinets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Plywood
  • ColourLight Oak
  • MotifsSliding glass doors, Typography lettering, Plinth base, Adjustable timber shelves
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This mid-century light oak bookcase cabinet dates from 1930 and measures 97 cm high, 112 cm wide, 27 cm deep. Constructed from oak, glass, and plywood, the piece has a light wood finish and sits on a black plinth base. The sliding glass doors are fitted with adjustable timber shelves behind them and feature later applied gold typography lettering reading The Times and The Sunday Times London. Suitable for media enthusiasts, this retro cabinet provides a practical addition to any home interior, whether styled in a traditional or modern setting. The piece is designed with clean horizontal lines and clear glazing to display books or collections while bringing an idiosyncratic character to a living room, study, or hallway.

FAQs

Mid-century glazed bookcases typically feature clean geometric lines, light wood construction such as oak or birch, and sliding glass doors designed for compact display and dust protection.

These cabinets commonly utilize solid oak or beech frames combined with timber veneers, plywood backing panels, and toughened sliding glass door panels.

Authentic items feature simple joinery, recessed wooden finger pulls or minimalist glass grooves, and original sliding tracks along the top and bottom frame rails.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall in a study, living room, or hallway, using the interior shelves to display curated book collections, ceramics, or framed artwork.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and nourish the timber using a natural beeswax polish, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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