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Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524
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Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 20th century Edwardian revolving bookcase in oak, a distinctive and cleverly designed piece offering practical storage with plenty of traditional character. Standing on castors, the bookcase has a sturdy and well-proportioned appearance. Its revolving design allows the entire bookcase to turn easily, providing convenient access to books and belongings from every side.

Decorative wooden slats form an attractive feature around the open sections, giving the piece an interesting architectural quality while keeping the contents visible and accessible. Beautiful natural grain and rich colour highlight the character of the oak throughout, adding further appeal to this unusual design.

Presented in good condition, well made and of good quality, this desirable Edwardian bookcase combines clever functionality with attractive period styling. Ideal for a study, reading corner or living space, it offers a characterful way to keep a favourite collection close at hand.

Product Reference : AF - 6524

Measurements : 46.5cm (18½") Width x 47cm (18½") Depth x 85cm (33½") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Revolving Oak Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236578
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6524
Description
Antique 20th century Edwardian revolving bookcase in oak, a distinctive and cleverly designed piece offering practical storage with plenty of traditional character. Standing on castors, the bookcase has a sturdy and well-proportioned appearance.
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Its revolving design allows the entire bookcase to turn easily, providing convenient access to books and belongings from every side.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524

Decorative wooden slats form an attractive feature around the open sections, giving the piece an interesting architectural quality while keeping the contents visible and accessible. Beautiful natural grain and rich colour highlight the character of the oak throughout, adding further appeal to this unusual design.

fig 2. A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524

Presented in good condition, well made and of good quality, this desirable Edwardian bookcase combines clever functionality with attractive period styling. Ideal for a study, reading corner or living space, it offers a characterful way to keep a favourite collection close at hand.

fig 3. A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524

Product Reference : AF - 6524

Measurements : 46.5cm (18½") Width x 47cm (18½") Depth x 85cm (33½") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
fig 6. Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
fig 7. Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | Af-6524

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Revolving Oak Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236578
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6524
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase | Slatted Sides | AF-6524
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A dark oak Edwardian revolving bookcase with vertical slatted sides, two shelf tiers, and a quadform base on castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVertical slatted sides, Two-tier shelving, Quadform revolving base, Castors
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 46.5 cm (18 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

An Edwardian revolving bookcase is a freestanding, multi-sided storage unit produced in the early twentieth century, designed with a central pivot mechanism allowing three hundred and sixty degree rotation for easy access to stored volumes.

These pieces were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring vertical timber slats, a cast iron central rotating spindle, and brass or iron castors.

Authentic period examples feature cast iron central mechanisms beneath the base, hand-fitted vertical slats with brass pin fixings, original porcelain or brass castors, and period-appropriate joinery such as dovetail joints inside the interior framework.

Position the piece as an occasional side table beside a armchair or sofa in a living room, study, or reading nook to provide both functional book storage and a surface for lighting.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly. Keep the central iron rotation mechanism sparingly lubricated and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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