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A Circular Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920
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A Circular Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920

1900 - 1920
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A circular Mahogany revolving bookcase dating from around 1920. The top is inlaid with shell to the centre and in Satin wood with a Satin wood strung and cross banded edge. The bookcase has two shelves and a turned central support with readed latts. It is strung around the base. It sits on a quad support on castors.

Measures: Height: 32" x Depth: 22" x Width: 22"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Circular Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239438
Dealers Internal Reference
W4168/11.10
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Description
A circular Mahogany revolving bookcase dating from around 1920.
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The top is inlaid with shell to the centre and in Satin wood with a Satin wood strung and cross banded edge.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

The bookcase has two shelves and a turned central support with readed latts. It is strung around the base. It sits on a quad support on castors.

fig 1. A circular mahogany three-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, central turned columns, and a rotating base mounted on small castors.
fig 1. A Circular Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920

Measures: Height: 32" x Depth: 22" x Width: 22"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A circular mahogany three-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, central turned columns, and a rotating base mounted on small castors.
fig 2. A Circular Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Circular Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239438
Dealers Internal Ref
W4168/11.10
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

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

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Archive I A circular mahogany three-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, central turned columns, and a rotating base mounted on small castors.

A Circular Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 186
Items Sold 6,464
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A circular mahogany three-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, central turned columns, and a rotating base mounted on small castors.
A CIRCULAR MAHOGANY REVOLVING BOOKCASE C1920
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A circular mahogany three-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, central turned columns, and a rotating base mounted on small castors.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s / Interwar
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned central column, Slatted sides, Revolving mechanism, Brass castors
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

A circular mahogany revolving bookcase from the 1920s period features a warm brown colour with a deep patinated finish, three tiers, vertical slatted sides, and turned central columns. The circular top is inlaid with a central shell motif in satinwood, complemented by a satinwood-strung and cross-banded edge, while the rotating base rests on small brass castors. The unit measures 81 cm high by 56 cm wide and 56 cm deep. Suitable for use in a study, home office, or at the end of a sofa in a living room, this piece provides practical tiered storage for books and display items. The revolving mechanism allows easy access to volumes from any angle, making it a functional addition to a traditional interior or gentleman's library setting.

FAQs

The revolving bookcase was developed in the late 19th century to maximise book storage within a compact footprint. Designed for private studies and libraries, these units feature multiple open shelves mounted around a central rotating spindle mechanism to allow access from all sides.

Revolving bookcases from the 1920s were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Internal components feature iron or brass ball bearings set within a timber central shaft, supported by slatted side bars and brass castors.

Authentic period examples display dense timber construction, hand-turned support columns, and traditional joinery. Look for smooth mechanical rotation on cast iron or brass mechanisms, uniform patination along shelf edges, and original brass wheel castors at the base.

A circular revolving bookcase functions effectively as a side table adjacent to an armchair or sofa. Combine themed literature on the lower tiers with a brass reading lamp, ceramic vessel, or decorative object placed on the top surface.

Dust surfaces weekly using a clean microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish along the wood grain once a year. Keep the rotation mechanism free of dust, apply light machine oil to the bearings if required, and position away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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