{"product_id":"antique-slim-open-bookcase-in-solid-oak-united-kingdom-c-1910","title":"Antique Slim Open Bookcase in Solid Oak – United Kingdom, c.1910","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0,0\"\u003eThis beautifully functional antique open bookcase features an incredibly slim, shallow profile, making it a rare and highly practical find. Crafted from solid English oak, the piece displays a rich, deep grain with prominent tiger oak flecking and medullary rays cutting across its five generous tiers. The silhouette is defined by an understated, gently arched top gallery rail that flows down into clean, straight side standards, terminating in simple shaped bracket feet. With its exceptionally narrow 18cm depth, this piece offers an elegant, non-intrusive storage solution where every inch of floor space matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,1,0\"\u003e Originating from the United Kingdom during the late Edwardian to early Arts \u0026amp; Crafts transition period, this bookcase reflects a design pivot back toward honest materials, utility, and minimalist forms. Standing as an authentic piece of early 20th-century history, it serves as a stellar example of \"Sustainable Heritage.\" Built to last lifetimes out of slow-grown, old-growth European oak, it bears a zero-carbon footprint and brings a grounded, historic soul that modern particle-board equivalents can never replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Interior Stylist's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e An absolute essential for narrow spaces. This is the ultimate hallway anchor, landing bookcase, or cloakroom accent piece. Its shallow depth makes it perfect for displaying paperbacks, curated ceramics, or small framed art prints without obstructing walkways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Presented in excellent antique condition with an honest historical patina. The solid oak frame has been thoroughly cleaned, stabilized, and hand-revived using traditional dark paste waxes to enhance the deep grain characteristics while preserving minor age-appropriate marks that authenticate its century-long story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,0,0\"\u003eDimensions: H: 126cm | W: 76cm | D: 18cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,1,0\"\u003eMaterial: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eQuercus robur\u003c\/i\u003e (English Oak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,2,0\"\u003eOrigin: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Buy This:\u003c\/b\u003e A beautifully preserved, highly versatile early 20th-century investment piece that addresses modern spatial constraints with timeless period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eViewing:\u003c\/b\u003e Request a personal video walk-through of this piece via WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Dispatched via our specialist antique couriers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScarcity:\u003c\/b\u003e One available. Once sold, this specific grain pattern and compact proportion cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Erfmann Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57294622556535,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/7951\/files\/DSC01525.jpg?v=1783676144","url":"https:\/\/www.erfmann-vintage.co.uk\/products\/antique-slim-open-bookcase-in-solid-oak-united-kingdom-c-1910","provider":"Erfmann Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}