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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A handsome Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides and two tiers of shelving. The square top is finely inlaid with a central roundel and corner motifs. The shelves are united by four splats and set on a smooth‑turning cruciform base with casters. A solid, practical piece offering generous storage and always attractive once filled with books.

Internal reference : SAI4231

Physical Dimensions
Height
93.5cm (36.81")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1222307
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SAI4231
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description
A handsome Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides and two tiers of shelving. The square top is finely inlaid with a central roundel and corner motifs. The shelves are united by four splats and set on a smooth‑turning cruciform base with casters. A solid, practical piece offering generous storage and always attractive once filled with books.

Internal reference : SAI4231

Height
93.5cm (36.81")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222307
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4231
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, satinwood top inlay, and a rotating cast-iron base.
Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
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An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, satinwood top inlay, and a rotating cast-iron base.
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Designed predominantly during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, a revolving bookcase is a compact, multi-tiered storage unit mounted on a central swivel mechanism, allowing readers to access books from a fixed seated position.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring vertical slatted side guards, decorative marquetry inlays, and an internal cast-iron swivel mechanism set on castors.

Authentic period examples feature cast-iron central rotating mechanisms, original brass castors, hand-cut joinery, and period-accurate wood veneers or stringing inlays rather than modern steel ball-bearing swivel bases.

Functioning as both a side table and book storage, these units are placed alongside reading armchairs or desks, with the top surface accommodating a desk lamp or decorative vessel while books line the revolving tiers.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry, soft cloth, nourish the wood using period-appropriate beeswax, and periodically inspect the swivel mechanism to ensure smooth movement without overloading the shelves.
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