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Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Revolving Bookcase
James O'Malley Antiques
for sale €1,346     $1,461
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Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Edwardian mahogany inlaid revolving bookcase. Inlaid and crossbanded flame mahogany top with floral motifs, above eight compartments with satinwood inlay to shelves, Supported on inlaid panels, all standing on cruciform base, and original brass castors. c1900

This bookcase came to us in very good condition and has been sympathetically restored in our workshop.

H-33"

W-19.75"

D-19.75"

Bottom shelf H-11", W-10.25"

Top shelf H-9", W10.25"

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Edwardian Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1221254
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SNT108
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Description
Edwardian mahogany inlaid revolving bookcase. Inlaid and crossbanded flame mahogany top with floral motifs, above eight compartments with satinwood inlay to shelves, Supported on inlaid panels, all standing on cruciform base, and original brass castors. c1900
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This bookcase came to us in very good condition and has been sympathetically restored in our workshop.
James O'Malley Antiques

H-33"

W-19.75"

D-19.75"

Bottom shelf H-11", W-10.25"

Top shelf H-9", W10.25"

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Edwardian Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221254
Dealers Internal Ref
SNT108
James O'Malley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Antique furniture and restoration.

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Telephone 07725 940409
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Unit P
Ringstones industrial estate
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7PD
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring fine line inlay, flame-veneered vertical side panels, two shelving tiers, and a quadruped base with brass castors.
Edwardian Mahogany inlaid revolving bookcase
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Revolving bookcases gained immense popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as functional library solutions for holding frequently consulted volumes. Designed to sit beside a desk or reading chair, these compact, rotating units allowed easy access to multiple tiers of books without requiring large wall space.

Edwardian revolving bookcases were primarily crafted from high-grade mahogany, oak, or walnut. Finer examples feature decorative boxwood or satinwood line inlay, crossbanding, and an internal iron or steel central spindle mechanism mounted on brass castors for fluid rotation.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, cast iron revolving mechanisms beneath the base, and original brass castors. Look for natural age-related patina, hand-cut inlay, and veneered panels that exhibit traditional timber shrinkage consistent with early 20th-century construction.

Place a revolving bookcase alongside an armchair in a reading nook or living room corner to act as an occasional table and literary storage. The flat top surface can be dressed with a bronze desk lamp, ceramic vase, or framed artwork to integrate the piece into modern interiors.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage, and occasionally oil the central rotating iron mechanism to ensure smooth movement.
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