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Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase
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Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 April 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Super Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase in wonderful antique condition. The two-tier book space is united by four splats and sits on a revolving cruciform base with casters. The sturdy construction and smooth revolving action make it a practical and attractive addition to any space. It offers generous and convenient storage and display for many books, creating a small library in any room. There are many places to use these bookcases and they are not only very practical but also very attractive once they are filled with books.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125300
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3688
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Super Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase in wonderful antique condition.
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The two-tier book space is united by four splats and sits on a revolving cruciform base with casters.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The sturdy construction and smooth revolving action make it a practical and attractive addition to any space. It offers generous and convenient storage and display for many books, creating a small library in any room. There are many places to use these bookcases and they are not only very practical but also very attractive once they are filled with books.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125300
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3688
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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Archive I An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase

Archive II An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors. View II
Archive III An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors. View IV
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Archive VI An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors. View VI
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Archive IX An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors. View X
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An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors.
Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase
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An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring two tiers of slatted vertical dividers and a square top, mounted on a four-way wooden cross base with castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted vertical supports, Square top, Revolving mechanism, Cross-form castor base
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

An Edwardian revolving bookcase is a rotating shelving unit designed in the early 20th century to provide easy access to a collection of books from a seated position.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid walnut, mahogany, or satinwood, often featuring slatted wooden sides, brass corner brackets, and a concealed pivot mechanism.

Authenticity is identified by period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, manufacturer stamps, and cast-iron or brass patent revolving mechanisms beneath the base.

A revolving bookcase functions effectively as a standalone statement piece in a study, library, or living room, topped with small decorative objects and filled with vintage or modern book collections.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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