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An Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase
Cavers Antiques
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An Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

Edwardian revolving bookcase in Oak.

The bookcase has an adjustable reading shelf

Very good condition, revolving as it should.

All the woodwork is very good.

106cm high 53cm square.

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Cavers Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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Description
Edwardian revolving bookcase in Oak.

The bookcase has an adjustable reading shelf

Very good condition, revolving as it should.

All the woodwork is very good.

106cm high 53cm square.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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An Edwardian oak revolving bookcase shown disassembled alongside its central cast iron post and quadform wooden base.
An Edwardian oak revolving bookcase
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An Edwardian oak revolving bookcase shown disassembled alongside its central cast iron post and quadform wooden base.
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Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an Edwardian revolving bookcase is a compact library storage piece designed to rotate on a central spindle base, allowing multi-sided access to books.

These items were typically constructed from solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring slatted timber sides, internal central iron mechanisms, and a cross-form or star-shaped base for stability.

Authentic pieces feature cast iron pivot mechanisms underneath, hand-turned slatted side supports, period joinery such as dovetail joints, and characteristic moulding or rope-twist edge carving along the top surface.

A revolving bookcase functions well alongside an armchair in a reading nook, as an occasional side table in a living room, or as accessible reference storage in a home study.

Apply a clear beeswax polish periodically along the grain to protect the timber finish, and lubricate the central metal spindle mechanism occasionally to ensure smooth rotation.
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