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1920’S Oak Sectional Bookcase.
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1920’S Oak Sectional Bookcase.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Deva Antiques
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A 1920’s oak sectional bookcase.

Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Oak Sectional Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09702575
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Medullary rays across the side panels: figured quarter-sawn oak.
Up-and-over glazed door mechanisms: standard early twentieth-century sectional construction.
Brass drop handles on the base drawer: original period fittings with natural tarnish.
Moulded cornice and matching plinth: classic proportions for modular library furniture.
Dark ring marks on the top: decades of everyday domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243225
Dealers Internal Reference
21858
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Description
A 1920’s oak sectional bookcase.
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Oak Sectional Bookcase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09702575
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Medullary rays across the side panels: figured quarter-sawn oak.
Up-and-over glazed door mechanisms: standard early twentieth-century sectional construction.
Brass drop handles on the base drawer: original period fittings with natural tarnish.
Moulded cornice and matching plinth: classic proportions for modular library furniture.
Dark ring marks on the top: decades of everyday domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243225
Dealers Internal Ref
21858
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Deva Antiques Profile Page

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1920’S Oak Sectional Bookcase.

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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
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Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
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A 1920s oak three-tier sectional bookcase featuring glazed lift-up doors and a single drawer at the base.
1920’s oak sectional bookcase.
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A 1920s oak three-tier sectional bookcase featuring glazed lift-up doors and a single drawer at the base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s British
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed up-and-over doors, Plinth base drawer, Modular stackable tiers, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This 1920s British oak sectional bookcase brings practical modular storage and traditional character to a study or living room. The piece wears a warm brown finish across its stacked timber frame, complemented by three glazed up-and-over doors with small wooden knobs and a single drawer at the base fitted with two curved brass drop handles. Simple raised mouldings frame the sections, resting on a sturdy plinth base with gentle curved detailing along the lower edge. The bookcase stands 127 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, offering ample vertical display space while maintaining a compact footprint that suits modern interior layouts. Ideal for organising books, portfolios, or decorative objects, the modular design provides easy access to each tiered shelf while protecting contents behind clear glass panels. The solid timber construction ensures reliable everyday use, bringing classic library style to both contemporary and traditional homes. Position this versatile cabinet against a wall in a home office or reading nook to introduce organised display space with period charm.

FAQs

A sectional bookcase, also known as a barristers bookcase, consists of stackable individual shelf units with glazed door fronts that lift and slide back into the frame structure. Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these modular designs allowed owners to expand their library storage incrementally.

Bookcases from the 1920s were predominantly constructed from solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring clear glass panels and brass metal fittings. The modular sections slot together using interlocking tongue-and-groove joints or side brackets to maintain stability without fixed screws.

Authentic period pieces feature lift-and-slide door mechanisms, often stamped with maker marks on the rear panels from manufacturers such as Globe-Wernicke or Minty. Original glass often displays slight surface distortions, and drawers display traditional dovetail joinery.

Sectional bookcases function effectively in contemporary home offices, hallways, or living areas as display cabinets for curated books, ceramics, and glassware. The glass door fronts protect contents from dust while preserving visual openness in the room.

Maintain the original timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish periodically in the direction of the wood grain. Glass panels should be cleaned with a spray applied directly to a cloth to prevent liquid seeping into the surrounding oak frames.
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