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Chippendale Style Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
James R Millington Antiques
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James R Millington Antiques

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Chippendale Style Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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Chippendale style mahogany revolving bookcase , with two book tiers to each side . The bookcase standing on a carved claw and ball foot base , with fret side panels to all sides.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
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James R Millington Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA960115
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Description
Chippendale style mahogany revolving bookcase , with two book tiers to each side . The bookcase standing on a carved claw and ball foot base , with fret side panels to all sides.
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1910s.

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SA960115
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
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Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
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A square dark mahogany revolving bookcase featuring two tiers, fretwork side panels, and carved ball and claw feet.
Chippendale style mahogany revolving bookcase
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A square dark mahogany revolving bookcase featuring two tiers, fretwork side panels, and carved ball and claw feet.
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Chippendale style furniture, originative of eighteenth-century Britain, is characterised by decorative fretwork, carved mouldings, and legs ending in ball and claw feet. When applied to later revolving bookcases, these design cues incorporate geometric latticework along the sides and detailed carving on the base.

These pieces were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak to support the weight of books. The internal rotation mechanism typically relies on a central iron or steel swivel axle mounted within a heavy timber base.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, solid timber construction, heavy cast iron swivel mechanisms beneath the base, and original aged patination on the wood surfaces. Later reproductions often utilise lighter modern woods and simplified mechanical hardware.

A revolving bookcase functions effectively as an occasional side table beside a reading armchair, sofa, or office desk. Its compact footprint and multi-sided access make it suitable for corners, library nooks, or study areas requiring functional storage.

Maintain mahogany timber by regularly dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and surface finish degradation.
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