How do you identify an authentic Victorian revolving bookcase?

Authentic late 19th-century examples usually feature cast-iron swivel mechanisms, slotted screws, brass castors, and natural age-related surface patination.

How can a Victorian revolving bookcase be styled in a modern home?

A revolving bookcase functions as an occasional side table beside an armchair, an accent piece in a reading corner, or compact storage in a home office.

How should a mahogany revolving bookcase be maintained?

Dust the wooden surfaces with a microfibre cloth, apply beeswax polish along the timber grain periodically, and keep the internal swivel mechanism lightly lubricated.

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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880

Name: 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1224928
Price: 2200 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Anthony Short Antiques

Description

Superb Quality 19th-Century Mahogany Two-Tier Revolving Bookcase

An attractive 19th-century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, square solid mahogany top with a moulded edge, above a two-tiered bookshelf with quarter sections divided by plain mahogany slats running from top to base, fastened with brass studs. The whole stands on cross stretchers with a revolving framed iron base and iron fittings, terminating in ceramic castors. The piece has a superb original colour and patina.

In terms of condition, this revolving bookcase is in excellent original state, boasting a rich patina on the solid mahogany, which speaks to its quality craftsmanship and the care it has received over the years. The figured mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina, enhancing its visual appeal. This tall bookcase is not only a testament to exceptional early Victorian craftsmanship but also a striking example of classic design, making it an ideal piece for any refined interior.

Height 86cm (33.9in)

Width 50cm (19.7in)

Depth 50cm (19.7in)

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1224928

Dealers Internal Reference

1543

Description

Superb Quality 19th-Century Mahogany Two-Tier Revolving Bookcase

An attractive 19th-century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, square solid mahogany top with a moulded edge, above a two-tiered bookshelf with quarter sections divided by plain mahogany slats running from top to base, fastened with brass studs.

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The whole stands on cross stretchers with a revolving framed iron base and iron fittings, terminating in ceramic castors.

Anthony Short Antiques

The piece has a superb original colour and patina.

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian dark mahogany revolving bookcase featuring two slatted tiers on a central rotating base with castors. — fig 1. 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880

In terms of condition, this revolving bookcase is in excellent original state, boasting a rich patina on the solid mahogany, which speaks to its quality craftsmanship and the care it has received over the years. The figured mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina, enhancing its visual appeal. This tall bookcase is not only a testament to exceptional early Victorian craftsmanship but also a striking example of classic design, making it an ideal piece for any refined interior.

Height 86cm (33.9in)

Width 50cm (19.7in)

Depth 50cm (19.7in)

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1224928

Dealers Internal Ref

1543

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First introduced in the late 18th century and popularised throughout the Victorian era, revolving bookcases feature open shelving arranged around a central pivot mechanism to allow access to volumes from a seated position.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring cast-iron rotating mechanisms, brass fittings, and vertical timber slats.

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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, C1880

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