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Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Athey Antiques
for sale €527     $572
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Athey Antiques

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Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Good quality mahogany revolving bookcase standing on four feet fitted with ceramic castors.

With some scuffs and scratches commensurate with age and use, overall this charming bookcase is solidly constructed and is in good sound condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 34" 87 cm

Width 19.5" 50 cm

Depth 19.5" 50 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1014014
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Description
Good quality mahogany revolving bookcase standing on four feet fitted with ceramic castors.
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With some scuffs and scratches commensurate with age and use, overall this charming bookcase is solidly constructed and is in good sound condition.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 34" 87 cm

Width 19.5" 50 cm

Depth 19.5" 50 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1014014
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3500
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Athey Antiques Profile Page

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A dark polished mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides with metal stud detail, multiple storage tiers, and a rotating base on castors.
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Archive I A dark polished mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides with metal stud detail, multiple storage tiers, and a rotating base on castors.

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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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A dark polished mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides with metal stud detail, multiple storage tiers, and a rotating base on castors.
Mahogany revolving bookcase
Ref: SA1014014
A dark polished mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides with metal stud detail, multiple storage tiers, and a rotating base on castors.
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Popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, a revolving bookcase is a compact, multi-sided storage unit mounted on a central swivel mechanism that permits 360-degree rotation for easy access to literature.

These pieces were typically crafted using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, fitted with vertical slatted sides, iron rotating mechanisms, and brass castors at the base.

Authentic period examples feature cast-iron central rotating assemblies beneath the base, hand-fitted joinery, original brass castors, and smooth patination across the timber surfaces.

A revolving bookcase functions effectively as an occasional side table beside a reading chair or sofa, offering accessible book storage while introducing rich polished timber into contemporary living spaces.

Keep the piece away from direct radiators and bright sunlight, dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply a clear beeswax polish twice per year, and ensure the swivel action remains clear of debris.
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