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A Revolving Library Bookcase
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A Revolving Library Bookcase

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

A Revolving Library Bookcase

The Bookcase is excellent Quality it has access to the books on 2 levels and all 4 sides from the open sides, the slatted sides keep the books in place, the stand revolves very freely.

The bookcase is in excellent and working condition

Bookcase is 20” square and 36” high

TRF109

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Revolving Library Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240127
Dealers Internal Reference
TRF109
Description
A Revolving Library Bookcase
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The Bookcase is excellent Quality it has access to the books on 2 levels and all 4 sides from the open sides, the slatted sides keep the books in place, the stand revolves very freely.
Elmgarden

The bookcase is in excellent and working condition

Bookcase is 20” square and 36” high

TRF109

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Revolving Library Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240127
Dealers Internal Ref
TRF109
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base.
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Archive I A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base.

A Revolving Library Bookcase

Archive II A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base. View II
Archive III A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base. View III
Archive IV A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base. View IV
Archive V A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base. View V
Archive VI A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base. View VI
Archive VII A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base. View VII
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Elmgarden

Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden
Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 766
Items Sold 5,599
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A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base.
A Revolving Library Bookcase
Ref: SA1240127
A square mahogany revolving library bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, three tiered shelves, and castors on the base.
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  • ObjectBookcases & Shelving
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Metal
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSlatted sides, central rotating mechanism, moulded top edge, brass castors
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

A revolving library bookcase from 1930 rendered in rich brown mahogany with metal castors. The piece takes an Edwardian gentleman's library style, featuring a square plan with a moulded top edge, vertical slatted sides, and tiered shelving arranged across multiple levels. Several maroon books with gilded spines sit upright on the middle tier, supported by the open slatted structure. Practical in scale, the bookcase measures 92 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. The design incorporates a central rotating mechanism allowing the stand to turn freely on metal castors for effortless access to volumes from all four sides. Placed at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair, this versatile piece suits a study or living room as a functional storage solution for books.

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A revolving library bookcase is a compact, freestanding shelving unit designed with a central pivot mechanism allowing it to rotate 360 degrees. First emerging in the late nineteenth century, these designs permitted readers to access multiple tiers of volumes from a single seated position.

Historically, revolving bookcases were crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak to support the weight of heavy volumes. The rotating mechanism typically incorporates a cast iron central column and base plate, often mounted on brass or iron castors.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-fitted joinery, vertical timber slats or cross-bracing along the sides, and a cast iron swivel mechanism underneath. Original pieces often show natural wear along the rotation track and utilise solid timber drawer linings or shelf bases.

A revolving bookcase functions well as an end table beside an armchair or sofa, providing both surface area and accessible reading material. It can also be placed in an office corner or alcove to display curated collections of hardbacks and small decorative objects.

Maintain the timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually in the direction of the grain. To ensure smooth rotation, keep the iron swivel mechanism free from dust buildup and apply a minor amount of silicone spray or light mechanical oil if resistance occurs.
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