6720

Late 19thc. Mahogany Revolving Two Tier Bookcase

With satinwood cross banding & boxwood

Inlay

20”w x 33”h x 20”d

51cm w x 84cm h x 51c d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Revolving Two Tier Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1245260

Dealers Internal Reference

6720

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

6720

Late 19thc. Mahogany Revolving Two Tier Bookcase

With satinwood cross banding & boxwood

Inlay

20”w x 33”h x 20”d

51cm w x 84cm h x 51c d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Revolving Two Tier Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1245260

Dealers Internal Ref

6720

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

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31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2010

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ObjectBookcases
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Iron, Brass
ColourRich Warm Brown
MotifsVertical side slats, Revolving swivel mechanism, Molded square top, Base castors
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Popularised in the late 19th century, a revolving bookcase is a compact storage unit mounted on a central mechanism that allows the structure to rotate 360 degrees for easy access to books from all sides.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, supported by a heavy cast-iron revolving mechanism and fitted with brass castors.

Authentic period examples feature cast-iron swivel mechanisms beneath the base, vertical slotted slats, traditional joinery, and natural surface patination on the timber and metal castors.

A two-tier revolving bookcase functions effectively as an occasional side table beside an armchair or sofa, providing both a surface for lighting and accessible literary storage.

Maintain the finish by applying natural beeswax polish along the grain, keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and ensure the rotation mechanism remains clean.