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Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase
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Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 November 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase having three tiers with full access from the open sides , having slatted sides to retain the books ,held together by a turned central column ,raised on a tripod base that revolves freely .

Height

105 cm / 41 "

Width

53.5 cm / 21 1/4"

Depth

53.5 cm / 21 1/4"

Good condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167519
Dealers Internal Reference
378353
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Description
Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase having three tiers with full access from the open sides , having slatted sides to retain the books ,held together by a turned central column ,raised on a tripod base that revolves freely .
fig 1. An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring multi-tiered slatted shelving and a four-way cruciform base.
fig 1. Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase

Height

105 cm / 41 "

Width

53.5 cm / 21 1/4"

Depth

53.5 cm / 21 1/4"

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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Worboys Antiques
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167519
Dealers Internal Ref
378353
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

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Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01494 931812
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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 197
Items Sold 6,444
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An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring multi-tiered slatted shelving and a four-way cruciform base.
Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase
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An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring multi-tiered slatted shelving and a four-way cruciform base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted vertical dividers, Revolving mechanism, Cruciform base, Tiered shelving
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

An Edwardian revolving bookcase is a rotating piece of furniture designed to hold and display books within arms reach, produced during the reign of King Edward VII between 1901 and 1910.

These bookcases are traditionally constructed from timbers such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring internal cross-frame mechanisms and a ball-bearing or spindle pivot system to facilitate smooth rotation.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery, solid timber construction with veneer accents, traditional hand-finished polish, and a functioning cast-iron or brass revolving mechanism underneath.

It functions effectively as a compact freestanding storage unit beside a sofa or in a home office, offering a practical surface on top for a lamp or decorative object while keeping frequently read volumes accessible.

Maintain the timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood.
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