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Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian
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Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique revolving bookcase. An English, walnut rotating novel library, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Attractive rotating library, handy to keep favourite titles to hand

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut shows fine grain interest throughout

Rich russet hues beam beneath the quality wax polish finish

Of square proportion and rotating smoothly upon its axis

Each of the four sides offering a shelf depth of 14cm (5.5")

Compartment width and height of 22.5cm and 12.5cm respectively (8.75'' & 5'')

Raised upon four spade feet surrounding a useful under tier

This is an appealing antique revolving bookcase, with fine colour and detail, being well suited for the home library or reading nook. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Max Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Max Height: 68.5cm (27'')

Compartment Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Compartment Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Compartment Height: 12.5cm (5'')

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Our Ref: 24565

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1087102
Dealers Internal Reference
24565
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Description
This is an antique revolving bookcase. An English, walnut rotating novel library, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Attractive rotating library, handy to keep favourite titles to hand

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring turned spindle sides, a central rotating column, tapered square legs, and a lower undertier.
fig 1. Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian

Select walnut shows fine grain interest throughout

Rich russet hues beam beneath the quality wax polish finish

Of square proportion and rotating smoothly upon its axis

Each of the four sides offering a shelf depth of 14cm (5.5")

fig 2. An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring turned spindle sides, a central rotating column, tapered square legs, and a lower undertier.
fig 2. Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian

Compartment width and height of 22.5cm and 12.5cm respectively (8.75'' & 5'')

Raised upon four spade feet surrounding a useful under tier

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This is an appealing antique revolving bookcase, with fine colour and detail, being well suited for the home library or reading nook.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring turned spindle sides, a central rotating column, tapered square legs, and a lower undertier.
fig 3. Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Max Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Max Height: 68.5cm (27'')

Compartment Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Compartment Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Compartment Height: 12.5cm (5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring turned spindle sides, a central rotating column, tapered square legs, and a lower undertier.
fig 4. Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24565

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087102
Dealers Internal Ref
24565
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring turned spindle sides, a central rotating column, tapered square legs, and a lower undertier.
Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian
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An Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase featuring turned spindle sides, a central rotating column, tapered square legs, and a lower undertier.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Rotating central column, Tapered legs, Shaped undertier
  • SizeH 68.5 cm (27 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

This is an Edwardian revolving bookcase, originating from England around 1910. Created from select walnut with a warm brown and rich russet colour palette, the piece displays a fine wood grain interest under a quality wax polish finish. The square-form bookcase features a rotating central column surrounded by turned spindles on each side, offering compartments for books above a lower shaped undertier. Straight legs terminate in spade feet at the base. The bookcase stands 68.5 cm high, 44.5 cm wide, and 44.5 cm deep. Well suited for placement at the end of a sofa in a home library or reading nook, this revolving library holds favourite literary titles close to hand. The design incorporates smooth rotation upon its axis for ease of access from any seating position. Solid joints and construction provide stability for daily use in a modern living space.

FAQs

An Edwardian revolving bookcase is a freestanding storage piece created during the early 20th century, engineered with a central swivel mechanism that allows the book tiers to rotate 360 degrees for accessible reading selection.

These pieces were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring turned spindle galleries, cast iron or brass swivel assemblies, and traditional joinery including mortise and tenon joints.

Authentic period examples feature cast iron or heavy brass central rotation mechanisms, hand-finished turned spindles, natural age-related patination on the timber, and solid wood drawer or frame joinery consistent with late 19th and early 20th-century cabinetmaking.

A revolving bookcase functions well as an occasional side table beside an armchair or sofa, providing both a surface for lamps or drinks and integrated storage for literature in home offices, reading nooks, or living areas.

To maintain the timber, apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly following the grain, keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, and periodically check the iron or brass mechanism to ensure smooth rotation.
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