Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid

Name: Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Marble Top Revolving Book Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1165773
Price: 1385 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Marble
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned spindles, Brass inlay, Inset marble top, Revolving mechanism
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This unusual Victorian mahogany revolving book table dates from 1880 and sits in the gentleman's library style. The dark brown piece has a circular top inset with a polished marble centre and decorative brass inlay, supported by a central turned column. Below, double shaped revolving bookshelf tiers feature delicate turned spindle galleries and further brass inlay, anchored on a shaped platform base with turned feet. Practical for everyday modern living, the table stands neatly at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair to hold books, a reading lamp, or small decorative objects. It measures 79 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, making a functional addition to a living room, study, or reading corner.

FAQs

Revolving bookcases and book tables gained prominent popularity during the nineteenth century in Victorian Britain to accommodate growing personal libraries. Designed to allow easy access to volumes from a seated position, these pieces combined compact storage with fine cabinetmaking techniques.

These tables were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Higher-specification examples incorporated decorative elements such as brass stringing, inset marble tops, and detailed turned spindle galleries.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned spindles, original brass inlay or filigree, and period-correct central iron or timber rotation mechanisms. Look for natural wear along the revolving axis, authentic patina on brasswork, and traditional joinery on the structural framing.

A Victorian revolving book table functions effectively as an accent piece beside an armchair in a reading corner or living room. Its compact footprint and tiered structure provide practical storage for books, beverages, or small lamps within modern and traditional schemes.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax to the mahogany to protect the finish. Clean marble tops using pH-neutral solutions to avoid etching, and ensure internal revolving hardware is kept free of dust to maintain smooth rotation.

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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Marble Top Revolving Book Table

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