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Edwardian Satinwood Revolving Bookcase
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Edwardian Satinwood Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 April 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

This wonderful Edwardian revolving bookcase, crafted from beautiful satinwood, stands on a fixed base with four elegantly shaped cabriole legs ending in pad feet. The crossbanded top features a useful shelf underneath, perfect for storing magazines and newspapers.

The bookcase offers two tiers of book space, connected by charming lattice-style wooden panels on the sides. Like all antique furniture, there are some imperfections that only add to its character and charm. Despite this, it remains a solid and well-constructed piece with a smooth revolving action.

This extremely practical and appealing piece provides ample and accessible storage, allowing for the display of numerous books and the creation of a compact library in any space. Its versatility makes it not only a fantastic bookcase but also perfect for displaying objects, or even put to good use in a large country house kitchen or as a bar/drinks stand.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124048
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3678
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description
This wonderful Edwardian revolving bookcase, crafted from beautiful satinwood, stands on a fixed base with four elegantly shaped cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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The crossbanded top features a useful shelf underneath, perfect for storing magazines and newspapers.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A wooden Edwardian revolving bookcase filled with multiple leather-bound books, featuring cross-banded inlay and a swivelling base.
fig 1. Edwardian Satinwood Revolving Bookcase

The bookcase offers two tiers of book space, connected by charming lattice-style wooden panels on the sides. Like all antique furniture, there are some imperfections that only add to its character and charm. Despite this, it remains a solid and well-constructed piece with a smooth revolving action.

fig 2. A wooden Edwardian revolving bookcase filled with multiple leather-bound books, featuring cross-banded inlay and a swivelling base.
fig 2. Edwardian Satinwood Revolving Bookcase

This extremely practical and appealing piece provides ample and accessible storage, allowing for the display of numerous books and the creation of a compact library in any space. Its versatility makes it not only a fantastic bookcase but also perfect for displaying objects, or even put to good use in a large country house kitchen or as a bar/drinks stand.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124048
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3678
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Edwardian Satinwood Revolving Bookcase

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 598
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A wooden Edwardian revolving bookcase filled with multiple leather-bound books, featuring cross-banded inlay and a swivelling base.
Edwardian Satinwood Revolving Bookcase
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A wooden Edwardian revolving bookcase filled with multiple leather-bound books, featuring cross-banded inlay and a swivelling base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSatinwood, Mahogany, Mixed Hardwoods
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCross-banded inlay, X-lattice side panels, Swivelling mechanism, Cabriole base
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Edwardian revolving bookcases gained immense popularity during the early 20th century as domestic libraries expanded and the demand for functional, space-saving furniture grew in prosperous households.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine timbers such as mahogany, satinwood, and walnut, featuring internal cruciform dividers to support the weight of books and a ball-bearing swivel mechanism for smooth rotation.

Authentic items display period-appropriate joinery, traditional timber grain patterns, handcrafted inlay work, and robust cast-iron or brass pivot mechanisms beneath the rotating tiers.

It functions effectively as an end table or freestanding display unit in a study or living room, topped with a small lamp or decorative object while housing a curated collection of hardback books.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying high-quality beeswax to nourish the wood surface, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping.
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