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Mahogany Late 19th Century Revolving Bookcase
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Mahogany Late 19th Century Revolving Bookcase

19th century
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A Very Good Quality And Attractive Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase, Having Superbly Figured Quarter Veneered Top, With Elegant Dot & Dash Inlaid Decoration, Over Two Tier Bookshelves In Quarter Sections, Divided By Slats With Applied Roundel Decoration, Raised On Original Four Splay Iron Base With Original Castors. 

Towards the end of the 19th century cabinet makers sought to come up with many different solutions to the steretypical bookcase. They wanted to create something more elegant and more aesthetically pleasing, whilst still retaining practicality, hence the evolution of the small open bookcase.

These bookcases became extremely popular and can be found in a huge variety of designs and quality now. As a general rule any with inlaid decoration and the metal support bases are regarded as the best of their type as they boast both elegance and practicality.

You will note that this particular revolving bookcase has some very attractive inliad decoration to the top, which in combination with the superbly figured mahogany makes it very elegant indeed. It also has a metal base and this adds to the practicality, making it very sturdy and fit for purpose.

As with all items we offer for sale this 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, specialist trained, antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale to ensure that it is in excellent condition and ready for immediate placement within the home.

Circa 1890.

Height 33.5in.

Width 19.5in.

Depth 19.5in.

The top sections are 9in high and 11.25in wide, whilst the bottom sections are 11.25in high by 11.25in wide.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 19th Century.

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SA1186248
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9728
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A Very Good Quality And Attractive Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase, Having Superbly Figured Quarter Veneered Top, With Elegant Dot & Dash Inlaid Decoration, Over Two Tier Bookshelves In Quarter Sections, Divided By Slats With Applied Roundel Decoration, Raised On Original Four Splay Iron Base With Original Castors. 
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Towards the end of the 19th century cabinet makers sought to come up with many different solutions to the steretypical bookcase.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

They wanted to create something more elegant and more aesthetically pleasing, whilst still retaining practicality, hence the evolution of the small open bookcase.

fig 1. A late 19th-century square mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, open shelves, and a castored base.
fig 1. Mahogany Late 19th Century Revolving Bookcase

These bookcases became extremely popular and can be found in a huge variety of designs and quality now. As a general rule any with inlaid decoration and the metal support bases are regarded as the best of their type as they boast both elegance and practicality.

fig 2. A late 19th-century square mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, open shelves, and a castored base.
fig 2. Mahogany Late 19th Century Revolving Bookcase

You will note that this particular revolving bookcase has some very attractive inliad decoration to the top, which in combination with the superbly figured mahogany makes it very elegant indeed. It also has a metal base and this adds to the practicality, making it very sturdy and fit for purpose.

fig 3. A late 19th-century square mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, open shelves, and a castored base.
fig 3. Mahogany Late 19th Century Revolving Bookcase

As with all items we offer for sale this 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, specialist trained, antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale to ensure that it is in excellent condition and ready for immediate placement within the home.

Circa 1890.

Height 33.5in.

Width 19.5in.

Depth 19.5in.

The top sections are 9in high and 11.25in wide, whilst the bottom sections are 11.25in high by 11.25in wide.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186248
Dealers Internal Ref
9728
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A revolving bookcase is a free-standing storage unit designed with a central rotating mechanism that allows access to shelves on four sides. First engineered in the 19th century, these units were created to maximise book storage while occupying a compact footprint.

Late Victorian revolving bookcases were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Internal framework often incorporated cast iron mechanisms, brass fittings, and wood-slatted sides to support volume weight.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy cast iron or steel central revolving hardware beneath the base, slotted brass screws, and original brass castors. Inspect the timber construction for hand-finished joinery and natural patination on the mahogany surface.

Position a revolving bookcase alongside an armchair or reading desk as an functional accent piece. Display a combination of bound volumes, small sculptures, and brass accessories to highlight the structural woodwork.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or fading. Treat the timber regularly with a high-grade beeswax polish and occasionally lubricate the central iron swivel mechanism to ensure smooth rotation.
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