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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Satinwood & Boxwood Inlay C.1900
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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Satinwood & Boxwood Inlay C.1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 May 2025 · The Old Cinema
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An antique mahogany revolving bookcase, circa 1900. Elegantly crafted with satinwood and boxwood inlay, this refined piece features a square top with subtle moulded edging. The open framework showcases slender vertical slats, adding a lightness to the design while providing ample storage for books. Set on a sturdy, four-legged base with castors, allowing smooth rotation. A sophisticated yet functional addition to any interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

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SA1131836
Dealers Internal Reference
46661
Description
An antique mahogany revolving bookcase, circa 1900.
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Elegantly crafted with satinwood and boxwood inlay, this refined piece features a square top with subtle moulded edging.
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The open framework showcases slender vertical slats, adding a lightness to the design while providing ample storage for books. Set on a sturdy, four-legged base with castors, allowing smooth rotation. A sophisticated yet functional addition to any interior.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131836
Dealers Internal Ref
46661
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Satinwood & Boxwood Inlay C.1900

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Telephone 0208 995 4166
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2020
Items For Sale 111
Items Sold 1,555
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An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides, tiered shelving, and a cross-shaped base with castors.
Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Satinwood & Boxwood Inlay c.1900
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An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides, tiered shelving, and a cross-shaped base with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSlatted vertical spindles, Cross-shaped wheeled base, Inlaid stringing
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

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Edwardian revolving bookcases emerged around the turn of the 20th century, designed to maximise storage efficiency and accessibility for homeowners with growing private library collections in smaller drawing rooms and studies.

These pieces typically feature solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often enhanced with contrasting stringing such as boxwood and satinwood inlay, supported by internal cruciform wooden framing and a mechanical cast-iron rotating pivot.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate dovetail joints, hand-turned spindle galleries, original cast-iron patent swivel mechanisms beneath the base, and naturally aged timber patination without modern synthetic finishes.

This piece works effectively beside low-profile seating or within a study to hold curated hardback books, functioning as a practical yet sculptural anchor that introduces traditional warmth into modern spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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