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Solid Oak Revolving Bookcase
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Solid Oak Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 March 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Oak revolving bookcase with a two tier structure with four vertical slats to each side on its original revolving base . The top book sections measure 15 cm deep x 25.5 cm high and the bottom are 22.5 cm deep x 34 cm high.

Height

87.5 cm / 34 "

Width

48 cm / 19"

Depth

49 cm / 19 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Solid Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1126911
Dealers Internal Reference
378100
Dealers Notes

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Description
Oak revolving bookcase with a two tier structure with four vertical slats to each side on its original revolving base . The top book sections measure 15 cm deep x 25.5 cm high and the bottom are 22.5 cm deep x 34 cm high.
fig 1. A two-tier solid oak revolving bookcase filled with books, standing on small castors.
fig 1. Solid Oak Revolving Bookcase

Height

87.5 cm / 34 "

Width

48 cm / 19"

Depth

49 cm / 19 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Solid Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1910s.

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126911
Dealers Internal Ref
378100
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,481
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A two-tier solid oak revolving bookcase filled with books, standing on small castors.
Solid Oak Revolving Bookcase
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A two-tier solid oak revolving bookcase filled with books, standing on small castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsSlatted vertical rails, Serpentine edge top, Castor wheels, Cross-shaped internal dividers
  • SizeH 87.5 cm (34 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Revolving bookcases gained significant popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, designed to maximise space and provide easy access to reference books in studies and libraries.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid timber such as oak or mahogany, featuring slatted sides, internal cruciform framing for structural stability, and a concealed ball-bearing mechanism or iron spider mount beneath.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery like dovetailing, heavy timber weight, patination on the wood surfaces, and maker stamps or patent marks often found on the internal iron swivel mechanism.

A revolving bookcase functions well placed beside an armchair or sofa, offering a practical surface for displaying curated book collections while maintaining accessibility in a living room or study.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent wood splitting, applying natural beeswax periodically, and dusting gently with a soft dry cloth.
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