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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase.
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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase.

On original pot casters.

Very good condition.

85cm tall.

47cm square.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
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Cavers Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1233705
Description
An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase.

On original pot casters.

Very good condition.

85cm tall.

47cm square.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1233705
Cavers Antiques
Cavers Antiques
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An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, two tiers of open shelving, and a square moulded top set on a rotating cross base.
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, two tiers of open shelving, and a square moulded top set on a rotating cross base.

Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase.

Archive II An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, two tiers of open shelving, and a square moulded top set on a rotating cross base. View II
Archive III An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, two tiers of open shelving, and a square moulded top set on a rotating cross base. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, two tiers of open shelving, and a square moulded top set on a rotating cross base. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, two tiers of open shelving, and a square moulded top set on a rotating cross base. View V
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Scottish Borders
United Kingdom

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An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, two tiers of open shelving, and a square moulded top set on a rotating cross base.
Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase.
Ref: SA1233705
An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, two tiers of open shelving, and a square moulded top set on a rotating cross base.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted sides, Moulded top, Cruciform base, Castors
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Edwardian revolving bookcase comes in warm brown mahogany with vertical slatted sides, a square moulded top, and open shelving divided into tiers around a central column. Metal pot castors support the cruciform base, while minor surface wear and natural grain variations show its long history of domestic use. The dimensions measure 85 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 47 cm deep. Traditional proportions and smooth rotation make this piece a practical addition to a gentleman's library or study, positioned at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair for accessible storage of frequently read volumes. Daily organization benefits from the multi-level shelving compartments while the compact footprint fits neatly into residential spaces.

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Popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, a revolving bookcase is a compact, multi-tiered library storage unit featuring open sides and a rotating central mechanism that allows easy access to books from all angles.

These items were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring vertical slatted sides, central iron rotating shafts, and castors mounted beneath a cruciform base.

Authentic period examples often feature original brass or iron castors, hand-cut joinery, smooth movement along an internal iron spindle, and uniform wear and patination across the timber surfaces.

Position the bookcase alongside an armchair in a reading nook or living space to serve as an occasional table, styled with a curated collection of hardback volumes, ceramics, or a desk lamp.

Dust regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice yearly along the wood grain, while keeping the internal rotating mechanism free of dust.
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