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Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice
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Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
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Antique pair of early 20th century Edwardian open bookcases in oak, handsome and well-proportioned pieces of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.

Each bookcase has three open shelves, giving plenty of display space for books and ornaments, and the top forms a useful surface with a raised back gallery.

They are finished with a moulded cornice carved with a fine running pattern, square corner blocks to the gallery, and a shaped apron plinth with bracket feet. The backs are made from traditional pine boards.

The oak displays a stunning figured grain, with beautiful medullary rays to the sides, and a warm, rich colour with a lovely aged patina.

As a matching pair they look superb either side of a fireplace, doorway or window. Presented in good condition, a very desirable pair and a perfect addition to any home or study.

Product Reference : AF - 6806

Measurements : 75cm (29½") Width x 27.5cm (11") Depth x 124cm (49") Height [ Each ] [ 112cm (44") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 31cm (12")

Shelf Height - 31.5cm (12½")

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 31cm (12")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated these Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241833
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6806
Description
Antique pair of early 20th century Edwardian open bookcases in oak, handsome and well-proportioned pieces of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.
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Each bookcase has three open shelves, giving plenty of display space for books and ornaments, and the top forms a useful surface with a raised back gallery.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
fig 1. Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

They are finished with a moulded cornice carved with a fine running pattern, square corner blocks to the gallery, and a shaped apron plinth with bracket feet. The backs are made from traditional pine boards.

fig 2. A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
fig 2. Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

The oak displays a stunning figured grain, with beautiful medullary rays to the sides, and a warm, rich colour with a lovely aged patina.

As a matching pair they look superb either side of a fireplace, doorway or window. Presented in good condition, a very desirable pair and a perfect addition to any home or study.

fig 3. A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
fig 3. Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

Product Reference : AF - 6806

Measurements : 75cm (29½") Width x 27.5cm (11") Depth x 124cm (49") Height [ Each ] [ 112cm (44") Worktop Height ]

Shelf Height [ Top ] - 31cm (12")

Shelf Height - 31.5cm (12½")

fig 4. A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
fig 4. Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

Shelf Height [ Bottom ] - 31cm (12")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 5. A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
fig 5. Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 6. A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
fig 6. Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 7. A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
fig 7. Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 8. A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
fig 8. Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated these Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241833
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6806
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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A matching pair of dark oak Edwardian open bookcases featuring carved cornices, three shelves, and shaped plinth bases.
Antique Pair of Edwardian Oak Open Bookcases | Carved Cornice
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved cornice, Shaped apron, Panelled backboard, Open shelving
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 27.5 cm (11 in)

This matching pair of Edwardian open bookcases is made from dark brown oak with traditional pine backboards, displaying a figured grain and visible medullary rays to the sides. Each bookcase stands 124 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 27.5 cm deep, holding three open shelves behind a moulded cornice carved with a fine running pattern, square corner blocks, and a shaped apron plinth with bracket feet. The top surface includes a raised back gallery. Positioned as a matched pair, these bookcases provide display space for books and ornaments in a gentleman's library, study, or living room, traditionally placed either side of a fireplace, doorway, or window.

Edwardian open bookcases, crafted during the early twentieth century, typically feature clean geometric lines, balanced proportions, and open shelving designed for accessible book storage.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid oak or mahogany, utilising traditional joinery such as tongue-and-groove backboards, hand-carved cornice details, and sturdy plinth bases.

Authentic Edwardian examples display natural patination, hand-finished mouldings, solid wood back panels, and wear patterns consistent with early 1900s manufacturing techniques.

Positioning a matching pair symmetrically on either side of a fireplace or doorway creates balance, while mixing literature with sculptural decorative items softens contemporary room schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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