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Vintage Oak Bookcase in Brown, 1940s
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Vintage Oak Bookcase in Brown, 1940s
This refined mid-20th-century bookcase, crafted from solid oak, exemplifies European craftsmanship and decorative artistry of the 1940s. Raised on turned legs joined by shaped stretchers, the piece balances robustness with light architectural detail.
Its central open shelving unit is flanked by two panelled doors, each upholstered in synthetic leather and embellished with decorative brass nailheads arranged into stylized floral rosettes at the corners—an elegant nod to classical ornamentation. Fluted and carved pilasters add vertical rhythm and frame the structure beautifully. The bookcase is topped with a gently molded cornice, lending a timeless silhouette to the overall form.
Restored and finished with a protective wax polish, this bookcase is in excellent vintage condition and ready to be styled in a curated interior—whether traditional, transitional, or rustic-modern.
- Dimensions:Height: 53.94 in (137 cm)Width: 96.46 in (245 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Refinished. The bookcase is in particularly good condition, refreshed with wax.
- Seller Location:Opole, PL
- Reference Number:Seller: AB0017071stDibs: LU4074112287651
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