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Vintage 1940s CC41 Tall Oak Bookcase Cabinet

This British-made oak piece is a handsome vintage catch. Dating from the 1940s-early 1950s, it comes with bags of old-fashioned charm and character. There’s a lot of practical storage for your book collection or treasures behind two sliding glass doors, along with a generous cupboard below for those things you don’t want on display. The design is simple and unfussy, a hallmark of ‘Commodity Controlled’ furniture like this. Made to comply with the war-time and post-war utility scheme, it was at a time when resources, like wood, were scarce but the demand for essential domestic goods like clothes and furniture continued. The CC scheme ensured they were manufactured to strict austerity guidelines. Solidly crafted in oak, it’s a piece lasted a lifetime but has many more years of service to go. The tidy width and shallow depth means it would slot nicely into an alcove or by a chimney breast

SKU: W849

Description

This original, used piece is ‘sold as seen’. It is in good – very good, vintage condition. It has been checked and cleaned inside and out but otherwise the finish is original and as such it comes with some minor marks and knocks which can be seen across our photos. The two long, glass sliding doors are in very good order and slide easily in their runners. There are three fixed shelves inside the upper bookcase. The lower cupboard has doors which open and close easily with hinges and closures in good working order. There is a further fixed shelf inside and the interior is clean and tidy. It’s a really well-made piece and is CC41 stamped on the back. It is solid and stable with no repairs or areas of concern. Do browse through our photos for an accurate sense of its condition. If you have any questions or would like to take a look at this piece, do get in touch.

Dimensions
H: 167.5cm / W: 76cm / D: 33cm