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Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
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Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase.

This Unusual Bookcase Stands Upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Decoration.

The Top Section of the Bookcase Being of a Flower Shape and Features Wonderful Quartered Mahogany Timbers.

Presented in Good Condition

Size:

Height 22" (56cm)

Width 24" (61cm)

Depth 24" (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase Table to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 08921858
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Four-way book-matched flame mahogany top: typical early twentieth-century cabinet work.
Carved acanthus knees on cabriole legs: interwar Queen Anne revival styling.
Raised lobed rim around the perimeter: classic 1920s occasional table profile.
Darkened wax settled into carving recesses: natural ageing over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131694
Dealers Internal Reference
LP95-9
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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this item on 01603 629999 or 07771 966124 or 07818 445302

Description
Mahogany Revolving Bookcase.

This Unusual Bookcase Stands Upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Decoration.

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The Top Section of the Bookcase Being of a Flower Shape and Features Wonderful Quartered Mahogany Timbers.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Presented in Good Condition

Size:

Height 22" (56cm)

Width 24" (61cm)

Depth 24" (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase Table to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08921858
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Four-way book-matched flame mahogany top: typical early twentieth-century cabinet work.
Carved acanthus knees on cabriole legs: interwar Queen Anne revival styling.
Raised lobed rim around the perimeter: classic 1920s occasional table profile.
Darkened wax settled into carving recesses: natural ageing over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131694
Dealers Internal Ref
LP95-9
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A two-tiered mahogany revolving bookcase table featuring a scalloped rim, central rotating section, and carved cabriole legs.
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Archive I A two-tiered mahogany revolving bookcase table featuring a scalloped rim, central rotating section, and carved cabriole legs.

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Archive II A two-tiered mahogany revolving bookcase table featuring a scalloped rim, central rotating section, and carved cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A two-tiered mahogany revolving bookcase table featuring a scalloped rim, central rotating section, and carved cabriole legs. View III
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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2011
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A two-tiered mahogany revolving bookcase table featuring a scalloped rim, central rotating section, and carved cabriole legs.
Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Ref: SA1131694
A two-tiered mahogany revolving bookcase table featuring a scalloped rim, central rotating section, and carved cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectRevolving Bookcase
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne Revival
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScalloped top, Cabriole legs, Carved knees, Two-tiered construction
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This unusual mahogany revolving bookcase follows a Queen Anne Revival style from the 1920 period, rendered in a dark brown finish with wonderful quartered mahogany timbers across the top section. The two-tiered construction incorporates a flower-shaped or scalloped top rim above a central rotating section and a matching lower shelf, supported by four cabriole legs with carved decoration on the knees terminating in pad feet. The table stands 56 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. Designed with a gentleman's library vibe, this piece works well at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair as a compact side table with functional revolving storage. The rich timber grain, intricate knee carving, and curved edges provide practical surface space and display areas for books and ornaments. It integrates easily into a traditional or classic interior scheme while offering accessible storage within arms reach.

FAQs

Popularised in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, revolving bookcases feature a central rotating mechanism designed to allow easy access to books from all sides while functioning simultaneously as an occasional table.

Authentic examples are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring steel central spindles, dovetailed joinery, and hand-carved decorative leg supports.

Look for smooth rotation around an internal metal mechanism, authentic joinery beneath the tiers, period-correct carved details, and natural patination across the wooden surfaces.

Position beside an armchair or sofa in a living room or study to display curated books and decorative objects while using the top surface for a table lamp.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually, and ensure the central rotating mechanism remains clean and free of dust.
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