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Edwardian Mahogany Octagonal Revolving Bookcase Circa 1900
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Edwardian Mahogany Octagonal Revolving Bookcase Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

An attractive Edwardian mahogany octagonal revolving bookcase, circa 1900.

The octagonal top features decorative inlaid banding and a moulded edge, above four open book compartments with turned spindle supports.

The revolving bookcase is raised on a central turned pedestal terminating in four elegant swept legs.

A practical and decorative piece of Edwardian furniture, combining compact book storage with a useful tabletop.

circa 1900

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236483
Dealers Internal Reference
C3057
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Description
An attractive Edwardian mahogany octagonal revolving bookcase, circa 1900.
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The octagonal top features decorative inlaid banding and a moulded edge, above four open book compartments with turned spindle supports.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. An Edwardian octagonal mahogany revolving bookcase with open spindle sides set upon a turned pedestal stand with tripod legs.
fig 1. Edwardian Mahogany Octagonal Revolving Bookcase Circa 1900

The revolving bookcase is raised on a central turned pedestal terminating in four elegant swept legs.

A practical and decorative piece of Edwardian furniture, combining compact book storage with a useful tabletop.

circa 1900

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236483
Dealers Internal Ref
C3057
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Edwardian Mahogany Octagonal Revolving Bookcase Circa 1900

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An Edwardian octagonal mahogany revolving bookcase with open spindle sides set upon a turned pedestal stand with tripod legs.
Edwardian Mahogany Octagonal Revolving Bookcase Circa 1900
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An Edwardian octagonal mahogany revolving bookcase with open spindle sides set upon a turned pedestal stand with tripod legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal top, Turned spindles, Tripod legs, Revolving mechanism
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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Revolving bookcases, also known as rotating bookstands, were developed in the late 18th century and gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Designed to hold reference books, encyclopaedias, or novels within easy reach of a desk or armchair, these pieces featured a central swivel mechanism mounted on a pedestal base or castors.

Edwardian cabinetmakers primarily utilised timbers such as solid mahogany, walnut, and oak, often detailed with turned spindles or vertical slats. The internal rotating hardware traditionally incorporated a cast-iron or steel central mechanism to withstand the weight of multiple volumes.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-turned spindles, traditional joinery across the shelving framework, and natural wear to the timber finish and rotation mechanism. Examining the underside often reveals heavy iron mounting plates and hand-cut screws original to the construction era.

A revolving bookcase functions effectively as an occasional side table beside a reading armchair or sofa in a living room, study, or hallway. The top surface supports a table lamp or decorative dish, while the lower revolving compartments organize books or framed photographs.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year along the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and ensure the swivel hardware remains free of dust build-up.
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