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A Petite French 4 Shelf Revolving Bookcase
Elmgarden
for sale €936     $1,016
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A Petite French 4 Shelf Revolving Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

A Petite French 4 Shelf Revolving Bookcase

The Bookcase is French and is of excellent Quality it has full width access from the open sides and the slatted sides keep the books in place, the stand revolves freely

The bookcase is in excellent and working condition

Bookcase is 13” square and 30” high

AW34

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Revolving Bookcase Stand to the Victorian era.

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SA1157991
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AW34
Description
A Petite French 4 Shelf Revolving Bookcase
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The Bookcase is French and is of excellent Quality it has full width access from the open sides and the slatted sides keep the books in place, the stand revolves freely.
Elmgarden

The bookcase is in excellent and working condition

Bookcase is 13” square and 30” high

AW34

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Revolving Bookcase Stand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157991
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AW34
Elmgarden
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A small square wooden revolving bookcase featuring four open tier shelves, vertical side slats, and a raised gallery top surface.
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Archive I A small square wooden revolving bookcase featuring four open tier shelves, vertical side slats, and a raised gallery top surface.

A Petite French 4 Shelf Revolving Bookcase

Archive II A small square wooden revolving bookcase featuring four open tier shelves, vertical side slats, and a raised gallery top surface. View II
Archive III A small square wooden revolving bookcase featuring four open tier shelves, vertical side slats, and a raised gallery top surface. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A small square wooden revolving bookcase featuring four open tier shelves, vertical side slats, and a raised gallery top surface.
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Archive VII A small square wooden revolving bookcase featuring four open tier shelves, vertical side slats, and a raised gallery top surface. View VII
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Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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A small square wooden revolving bookcase featuring four open tier shelves, vertical side slats, and a raised gallery top surface.
A Petite French 4 Shelf Revolving Bookcase
Ref: SA1157991
A small square wooden revolving bookcase featuring four open tier shelves, vertical side slats, and a raised gallery top surface.
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Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and ensure the rotation mechanism remains clear of debris.

A petite revolving bookcase works effectively as an occasional side table next to an armchair or sofa. The top surface provides space for a reading lamp or tea tray, while the lower tiers offer accessible storage for books, magazines, or media accessories.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-fitted joinery, original cast iron rotating hardware underneath, and authentic timber patination around high-touch areas. Look for smooth, weighted movement in the swivel base and original slatted side retainers.

These bookcases were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, walnut, or beech. The rotating mechanism at the base usually consists of a cast iron or solid brass ball-bearing swivel assembly attached to a sturdy timber foot structure.

A revolving bookcase is a freestanding storage unit mounted on a rotating base mechanism, allowing access to volumes on all four sides. Popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, these pieces were designed for private libraries and studies where space optimization was required.
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