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Late 19thc. Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,287     $1,397
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Late 19thc. Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

19th century
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5650

Late 19thc. Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Of large proportions on 3 levels

With china castors

23½”w x 45½”h x 23½d

60cm w x 116cm h x 60cm 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

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

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SA884639
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5650
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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
5650

Late 19thc. Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Of large proportions on 3 levels

With china castors

23½”w x 45½”h x 23½d

60cm w x 116cm h x 60cm 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.

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA884639
Dealers Internal Ref
5650
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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A late nineteenth-century mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three tiers with vertical slatted sides, set on a central rotating base with castors.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three tiers with vertical slatted sides, set on a central rotating base with castors.

Late 19thc. Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
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31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A late nineteenth-century mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three tiers with vertical slatted sides, set on a central rotating base with castors.
Late 19thc. Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Ref: SA884639
A late nineteenth-century mahogany revolving bookcase featuring three tiers with vertical slatted sides, set on a central rotating base with castors.
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A revolving bookcase is a freestanding, multi-tiered book storage unit mounted on a central rotating mechanism allowing 360-degree access to all sides. First invented in the late nineteenth century during the Victorian era, these pieces were designed to maximize storage in study areas and private libraries while maintaining a compact footprint.

Late nineteenth-century revolving bookcases were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Internal structural components often utilised cast iron central spindles, ball-bearing mechanisms, and brass castors to support heavy weight and ensure smooth rotation.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-joined construction methods, solid timber shelf supports, and heavy cast iron or steel central rotation mechanisms. Original units typically exhibit slatted side rails, period-correct brass or iron castors, and natural age-related wear around the moving base components.

A revolving bookcase can serve as an occasional table next to an armchair, functioning simultaneously as a reading station and a surface for lighting or decorative objects. Its compact, vertical orientation allows placement in living rooms, home offices, or hallways without restricting floor space.

To preserve the wood, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually. Avoid direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer movement, and periodically check that the mechanical central swivel remains free of dust and debris.
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