Oak Bookcase
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Read moreStacking Glazed Bookcase in oak by Gunn
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An excellent example of an original stacking bookcase in oak. Produced around the early to mid 1930’s by Gunn, this is a really clean and completely original example. It retains the original Gunn makers label on the rear. The four-section compact stacking bookcase has the original brass handles and glazed slide up and over doors, similar to those of Globe Wernicke. Each section can be separated for easy transportation and assembly.
The Gunn Furniture Company originated in Grand Rapids Michigan. Founded by William S Gunn, a furniture workshop was added to his hardware products in 1874. The company passed to his son, William A Gunn after his death in 1909. It became famous for desks and in the 1910s and 20s, the company began to produce sectional bookcases.
With so much flexibility, this piece could be a drinks cabinet, a bookcase, a secreataire/ bureau or a mix of any of those things together. It can easily be accommodated in to living, dining or bedroom styling. Fantastic and highly desirable, with clean lines that offers incredible value for money.
Dimensions:
161cm High, 89cm Width, 31cm Max Depth
Top section 23cm max internal storage height, 81 max internal width, 18cm max internal storage depth
Second section 28cm max internal storage height, 81 max internal width, 18cm max internal storage depth
Third section 29cm max internal storage height, 81 max internal width, 18cm max internal storage depth
Bottom section 34cm max internal storage height, 81 max internal width, 24cm max internal storage depth
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Read moreRare 1960s Glazed Oak Bookcase by Staverton
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An excellent example of an original mid century glazed bookcase, produced by Staverton in the 1950’s and 60’s. This one is clearly stamped 1962 on the back to date it accurately (please see photographs). It is produced from high quality radial cut English oak and oak veneer with ply internals and section dividers. All of the glass is complete with no cracks. The condition is excellent for the year. It has been gently and sympathetically brought back to its best by us, without over restoring and stripping all of the patina and character away. It is in exceptional condition for the age with beautiful colour and natural patina. Two of the pigeon holes do have some stains that could not be removed. Please see photographs. Clearly these can be covered to hide the stains but we have to show them for honesty and transparency.
With it’s simple lines, quality of oak and carpentry it is a beautiful vintage classic. These glazed Staverton bookcases are pretty rare now. Our pricing research could only find one other for sale at £1399 plus delivery costs.
Clean lines and mid century styling that makes a real statement. A beautiful quality piece that will only appreciate in value if looked after. With such versatility it can be used in almost any room you choose and styled exactly how you like it.
Dimensions:
186cm High, 91.5cm Width, 37cm Max Depth
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Read more1920’s Cute Oak Bookcase
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A gorgeous little oak bookcase dating from around the late 1920’s to early 1930’s. It came to us from a private client. We love the clean simple lines that make this genuine antique look very fresh and easy to fit in to many interior styles and colour schemes. We repainted the backboard and sides in Farrow & Ball Wevet Eggshell to really show off your display items and freshen the piece right up. Comes with working lock and key.
Perfectly sized to accommodate in most homes. Just style with your own personal taste. The shelves are fully height adjustable or removable to get exactly the spacing you would like.
Beautiful classic design and flexible storage options.
Dimensions:
112.5cm High, 92cm Max Width, 26cm Max Depth (top and bottom)
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Read moreLate 1920’s Old School Oak Bookcase with Beautiful Carving
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A superb solid oak bookcase dating from around the late 1920’s to early 1930’s. It came to us from a school in Mid Wales. The weight and colour of the oak, together quality of carpentry show the overall quality of this piece. It has some nice details setting it apart from the rest too. Very attractively designed and extremely well carved top border. All original glass and brassware make it a stunning piece to own. We repainted the backboard in Farrow & Ball Wevet Eggshell to really show off your display items and freshen the piece right up.
Perfectly sized to accommodate in most homes. Just style with your own personal taste. The shelves are fully height adjustable or removable to get exactly the spacing you would like.
Beautiful classic design and flexible storage options.
Dimensions:
130cm High (to top of upright), 115cm Max Width, 32cm Max Depth (top and bottom)
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Read moreEarly 20th Century Waterfall Bookcase in Solid Oak
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A very cute and stylish solid oak bookcase dating from around the turn of the century to the late 1920’s. The style is called a waterfall bookcase due to the profile from the sides. As the shelves get deeper as they progress down it gives the lines of a waterfall flowing. This piece is a very cute size and in super original condition. It is made from solid quality English radial cut oak, showing the grain beautifully. We love the style and simplicity of the lines. Perfect to be able to easily accommodate in whichever room you choose and style as you wish.
Beautiful classic design.
Dimensions:
93cm High (to top of upright), 76.5cm Width, 22cm Bottom Shelf Depth narrowing to 17cm for the top shelf
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Read morec.1930 Oak Bookcase by Minty of Oxford with Locks
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This is a beautiful example of a Minty Bookcase in a perfectly coloured and aged oak finish, dating from the 1930’s. The top section has a Minty of Oxford label, to prove it’s authenticity. Used in legal offices, accountants etc Minty was one of the finest makers of these types of stacking bookcases. This piece has three stacking sections in varying heights with a deep bottom section for storage of larger books and items such as bottles. Each section retains the original glass, has beautiful ornate handles and very rarely an original lock and key to each of the three sections. Locks have been tested and turn free and easily. Each section can be taken apart for easy transportation or relocation to another room. A great addition to any home!
Very on trend at the moment and versatile in its use.
Overall Dimensions:
114cm High, 89.5cm Width, 30cm Deep (bottom section), 24cm Deep (top sections)
Bottom Section – 55.5cm High (including feet), Section 2 – 25.5cm High, Section 3 – 34cm High
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Read more1920’s Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Pegged Ends
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A superb solid oak bookcase dating from around the turn of the century to the 1920’s and very much of the Arts & Crafts influence (1880-1920 in the UK) . The weight and colour of the oak, together quality of carpentry show the overall quality of this piece. It has some nice details setting it apart from the rest too. Very attractively designed and well produced feet, together with pegged shelf end stays set the design detail. This reflects both the quality of carpentry and craftsmanship, together with the Arts & Crafts design elements. It came to us from an antiques dealer’s private home due to downsizing.
Perfectly sized to accommodate in most homes and will fit in to contemporary, traditional or Scandi hygge/minimalist themes. Just style with your own personal taste. The shelves are set at fixed but graduating heights.
Beautiful classic design and flexible storage options.
Dimensions:
102cm High (to top of upright), 99cm Max Width (including protrusions at the ends), 21cm Deep (24cm to front of feet)
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Read moreEarly 20th Century Old School Bookcase / Cupboard
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A simply stunning old school glazed bookcase / cupboard dating from around 1920 to 1930. It came form a school in Surrey and still has SCC (Surrey County Council) stamped inside. It is in its original solid oak finish with with beautifully aged brass hardware. The piece is very solid and probably weighs in excess of 50 kgs. The oak is now the perfect colour with a patina that only time can create. A super size, offering so much stylish storage that it is no doubt a statement piece. The shelves are all fixed but the heights are given below. It could be used as a bookcase or kitchen cupboard for cups, glasses, plates etc.
Pieces such as this are so hard to find in original condition. Grab a slice of history and make an investment at the same time.
Dimensions:
122.5cm High, 142cm Wide, 35cm Max Depth, 27.5cm max internal storage depth (when doors closed)
Shelf heights:-
Top 26cm, 2nd 27cm, 3rd 24.5cm, Bottom 28cm
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Read more1930’s Barrister’s Bookcase in Oak
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This is a beautiful example of a Barrister’s style bookcase in English oak. It dates from around the early 1930’s and offers lots of fantastic storage. The three upper sections are graduated in size to accommodate larger books in the bottom section, to smaller books in the upper sections. Heights and dimensions are listed below. All three upper sections retain their up and over door opening mechanisms, the original glass and very pretty original brass handles. The lower section is a very generous cupboard in both height and depth. Again with original brass handles. Inside there is one shelf that is fully height adjustable via its original brass support system. Simply remove the brass supports and put them in to higher or lower slots in the channels at the side.
This bookcase has all of the quality and trademark handles of Minty (of Oxfordshire) but we can not find a makers’ badge, that has been present on other Minty bookcases that we have sold.
Dimensions:
196cm High, 88cm Width, 47cm Max Depth (lower section), 30cm Deep (top sections)
Glazed sections: 33cm internal storage height ,28cm internal storage height, ,22cm internal storage height
