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A Fine Quality Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
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A Fine Quality Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Sold 10 October 2026 · Antiquus
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A good inlaid revolving bookcase with useful set of drawers all in good strong condition made of good quality solid mahogany spins well with original base and castors uk mainland delivery £75

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Antiquus has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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A good inlaid revolving bookcase with useful set of drawers all in good strong condition made of good quality solid mahogany spins well with original base and castors uk mainland delivery £75
Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. SOLD10 OCT 26
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Archive I An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. SOLD10 OCT 26

A Fine Quality Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Archive II An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. View II
Archive III An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats. View IX
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats.
A fine quality inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase featuring a square top with a central starburst patera inlay, three small drawers with brass ring handles, and vertical timber side slats.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Sheraton Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStarburst patera inlay, satinwood crossbanding, vertical side slats, brass drop handles

This Edwardian Sheraton Revival revolving bookcase is an exquisite piece of furniture made from solid mahogany with warm brown timber tones. The square top displays a central starburst patera inlay framed by satinwood crossbanding, while the front incorporates three small drawers fitted with round brass drop handles. The sides showcase vertical timber slats alongside open shelving, creating a practical structure that spins well on its original base and castors. Measuring 50 cm wide by 50 cm high, the bookcase stands in good strong condition with visible signs of age. Ideal for placing at the end of a sofa in a living room, study, or gentleman's library, this traditional piece provides accessible book storage and surface space alongside useful drawer capacity. The compact proportions suit residential interiors seeking functional period furnishings with classic decorative woodwork and traditional brass hardware details.

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A revolving bookcase is a freestanding storage unit featuring open shelves mounted on a central pivot mechanism, allowing access to books from all four sides. Popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, these pieces were designed for private libraries, studies, and drawing rooms.

These pieces were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring decorative marquetry or parquetry inlays using satinwood and boxwood. The internal rotating mechanisms were built using durable cast iron bases and ball-bearing units.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on any integrated drawers, period brass hardware, natural timber patination, and heavy cast iron rotating mechanisms underneath the base. The presence of wood crossbanding and delicate shell or starburst paterae is characteristic of Sheraton Revival designs from this period.

A revolving bookcase functions well as an occasional side table next to an armchair or sofa. Top the surface with a table lamp or decorative object, and populate the lower compartments with curated art books or literature.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth. Apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the grain to protect the wood finish and prevent the inlay veneers from lifting, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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