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A Lovely Vintage Mid-century Teak Bookcase Cabinet by Herbert Gibbs, Later Signed the Times and Sunday Times
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A Lovely Vintage Mid-century Teak Bookcase Cabinet by Herbert Gibbs, Later Signed the Times and Sunday Times

1940 - 1960
Description

Vintage style for the media enthusiast! A lovely vintage mid-century teak bookcase cabinet by Herbert Gibbs. The sliding glass doors have been later signed, representing The Times and Sunday Times newspapers giving the bookcase a great quirky look. The bookcase also features a cupboard to the righthand side providing extra storage. This stylish piece will provide a great practical addition to any home. Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Sign writing later applied.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Herbert Gibbs Teak Bookcase to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241232
Dealers Internal Reference
HF1609
Description
Vintage style for the media enthusiast! A lovely vintage mid-century teak bookcase cabinet by Herbert Gibbs.
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The sliding glass doors have been later signed, representing The Times and Sunday Times newspapers giving the bookcase a great quirky look.
Designer Antiques4u

The bookcase also features a cupboard to the righthand side providing extra storage. This stylish piece will provide a great practical addition to any home. Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Sign writing later applied.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Herbert Gibbs Teak Bookcase to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241232
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1609
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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Archive I A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door.

A Lovely Vintage Mid-century Teak Bookcase Cabinet by Herbert Gibbs, Later Signed the Times and Sunday Times

Archive II A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View II
Archive III A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View III
Archive IV A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View IV
Archive V A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View V
Archive VI A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View VI
Archive VII A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View VII
Archive VIII A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View VIII
Archive IX A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View IX
Archive X A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View X
Archive XI A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View XI
Archive XII A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View XII
Archive XIII A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View XIII
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Archive XV A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door. View XV
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A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door.
A lovely vintage mid-century teak bookcase cabinet by Herbert Gibbs, later signed The Times and Sunday Times
Ref: SA1241232
A low mid-century teak bookcase with two sliding glass doors featuring printed lettering alongside a single solid teak cupboard door.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialTeak, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSliding glass doors, Single side cupboard, Turned wooden knob, Plinth base
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Herbert Gibbs was a British furniture manufacturer active during the mid-twentieth century, recognised for producing functional, straight-lined teak and mahogany bookcases and storage units tailored for modern post-war interiors.

Mid-century British bookcases primarily utilized teak or afrormosia veneers laid over solid wooden frames, combined with sliding glass panels and minimal brass or matching timber handles.

Authentic pieces frequently feature maker markers or metallic plaques on internal surfaces or rear panels, along with characteristic construction details such as flush pull handles, sliding glass tracks, and uniform grain teak veneers.

A low-profile teak bookcase functions effectively as a sideboard or low media unit in contemporary living spaces, contrasting well against neutral wall tones, ceramic vessels, and framed art prints.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply teak oil annually to nourish the grain, while cleaning glass panels with a non-abrasive glass cleaner applied strictly to a cloth to protect the surrounding wood.
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