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Circular Oak Revolving Bookcase
Andros Antiques
for sale €1,106     $1,200
£945
Andros Antiques

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Circular Oak Revolving Bookcase

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Andros Antiques
Description

This Circular Oak Revolving Bookcase can store not only books but also other items in the cupboards. The bookshelves offer a good height for accommodating books. The cupboard doors are faced with faux book spines to add a decorative touch.

Standing on a stylishly designed base the bookcase revolves well. The piece is of a good weight to aid stability. A particularly useful and decorative piece that will make a statement wherever placed in the home.

Circa 1930s

Dimensions

Width 20in/51cm

Depth 20in/51cm

Height 40in/101cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Andros Antiques has dated this Circular Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA888596
Dealers Internal Reference
1370
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Description
This Circular Oak Revolving Bookcase can store not only books but also other items in the cupboards. The bookshelves offer a good height for accommodating books. The cupboard doors are faced with faux book spines to add a decorative touch.
fig 1. A circular two-tier oak revolving bookcase set on a splayed quadruped pedestal base.
fig 1. Circular Oak Revolving Bookcase

Standing on a stylishly designed base the bookcase revolves well. The piece is of a good weight to aid stability. A particularly useful and decorative piece that will make a statement wherever placed in the home.

Circa 1930s

Dimensions

Width 20in/51cm

Depth 20in/51cm

Height 40in/101cm

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Circular Oak Revolving Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA888596
Dealers Internal Ref
1370
Andros Antiques
Andros Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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A circular two-tier oak revolving bookcase set on a splayed quadruped pedestal base.
Circular Oak Revolving Bookcase
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Revolving bookcases became widespread during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, engineered to allow scholars and readers easy access to reference texts from a single seated position. The design gained prominence in libraries and studies across Britain, offering multi-sided storage on a compact footprint.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring a central iron or steel rotating axle. The frames incorporated mortise and tenon joinery, layered shelving tiers, and heavy pedestal bases with castors or splayed feet for stability during movement.

Authentic period examples generally display solid timber construction, hand-fitted joinery, and heavy cast-iron revolving mechanisms underneath the central platform. Look for genuine surface wear around the rotation axis and authentic aged patina rather than uniform modern finishes.

A revolving bookcase functions well as an occasional side table next to an armchair or sofa in a reading nook. The top surface holds lamps or drinks, while the lower tiers offer accessible storage for curated books, journals, or media.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain annually. Ensure the central swivel mechanism remains clear of debris and lubricate the metal rotation parts sparingly with appropriate light oil if required.
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