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Oak Revolving Bookcase with a Reading Stand
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Oak Revolving Bookcase with a Reading Stand

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Substantial Oak revolving bookcase having a folding reading stand , four sections and a two tier construction with vertical slats to each side , on its original revolving base. The two sections are 31.5cm high by 40cm wide and 23cm deep .

Height

91.5 cm / 36 "

Width

56 cm / 22 "

Depth

54 cm / 21 1⁄2"

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Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Bookcase Stand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238825
Dealers Internal Reference
378809
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Description
Substantial Oak revolving bookcase having a folding reading stand , four sections and a two tier construction with vertical slats to each side , on its original revolving base. The two sections are 31.5cm high by 40cm wide and 23cm deep .
fig 1. A dark oak revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an adjustable reading lectern, and a four-point base on castors.
fig 1. Oak Revolving Bookcase with a Reading Stand

Height

91.5 cm / 36 "

Width

56 cm / 22 "

Depth

54 cm / 21 1⁄2"

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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Worboys Antiques
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Bookcase Stand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238825
Dealers Internal Ref
378809
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A dark oak revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an adjustable reading lectern, and a four-point base on castors.

Oak Revolving Bookcase with a Reading Stand

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Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A dark oak revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an adjustable reading lectern, and a four-point base on castors.
Oak Revolving Bookcase With A Reading Stand
Ref: SA1238825
A dark oak revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an adjustable reading lectern, and a four-point base on castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Iron, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVertical slats, Revolving mechanism, Adjustable lectern, Four-star base
  • SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Edwardian revolving bookcase dates from 1910 and belongs in a gentleman's library. The piece uses oak, iron, and brass materials with a dark brown finish. Two books lie flat on top, and multiple upright books sit within the two tiers, which display vertical slats on each side. The structure includes a folding reading stand and rests on a four-star base with castors. Three visible details not mentioned in the dealer's text are the dark wood grain of the timber, the rounded wooden edges of the lectern support, and the black metal hinges on the adjustable reading stand. The bookcase measures 91.5 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. Place this item in an empty corner of a study or home library to hold reference volumes and keep current reading material close at hand. The revolving mechanism allows easy access to texts from any angle. The adjustable lectern provides a comfortable surface for reading heavy books while standing or sitting nearby.

FAQs

Revolving bookcases emerged in the late nineteenth century to optimise library storage, allowing access to multiple volumes within a compact footprint.

Traditional pieces are constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, fitted with cast iron central rotating mechanisms and brass castors.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast iron central mechanisms, solid timber slatted sides, dovetailed joinery, and original metal castors.

Place the unit alongside an armchair in a living area or study to function as both an occasional side table and accessible book storage.

Dust the timber regularly, apply a clear beeswax polish periodically, and ensure the central revolving mechanism remains lubricated and free of debris.
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