Search 0
8,933  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 15 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
15 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1160795
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique French Burr Walnut Revolving Bookcase
Sold by Marylebone Antiques
sold SA1160795
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Marylebone Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2012
Browse dealers 323 items
  • About Us
    Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1160795
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique French Burr Walnut Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 October 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
This “Antique French Burr Walnut Revolving Bookcase ” found a buyer.

It was listed by Marylebone Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
French Antique BookcaseVintage Revolving BookcaseWalnut Book Stand Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A stunning antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase. This was made in France, it dates from the 1900-1910 period.

The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully made and has stunning burr walnut grain patterns on the top, with cross banded edges. It is finished identically on all sides, there are three tiers of open shelving, with lovely splats on the sides of the lower section. The whole top section revolves on the base.

We have had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 22.5 inches , 57 cm

Depth – 22.5 inches , 57 cm

Height – 31 inches , 79 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Burr Walnut Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160795
Dealers Internal Reference
10969
Dealers Notes

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

http://www.maryleboneantiques.co.uk/.

Please, note this item may be in either our store or showroom, therefore, please, contact us prior to visiting, so that we can locate the item.

We offer fully insured deliveries in the UK and Worldwide.

Please, ask for a quote.

Thank you for your support!

Team Marylebone Antiques

Description
A stunning antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase. This was made in France, it dates from the 1900-1910 period.
“
The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully made and has stunning burr walnut grain patterns on the top, with cross banded edges.
Marylebone Antiques

It is finished identically on all sides, there are three tiers of open shelving, with lovely splats on the sides of the lower section. The whole top section revolves on the base.

We have had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 22.5 inches , 57 cm

Depth – 22.5 inches , 57 cm

Height – 31 inches , 79 cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Burr Walnut Revolving Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160795
Dealers Internal Ref
10969
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Marylebone Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 9
Archive I An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Burr Walnut Revolving Bookcase

Archive II An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. View II
Archive III An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. View III
Archive IV An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. View IV
Archive V An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. View V
Archive VI An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. View VI
Archive VII An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top. View IX
Enlarged Archival View
Marylebone Antiques

Marylebone Antiques
Telephone 0207 723 7415 or 07973 541308
Location
8 Church Street
London
NW8 8ED
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/churchstreetlondon
Verified Since Nov 2012
Items For Sale 323
Items Sold 6,200
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Verified Since Nov 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: 8 Church Street, London, NW8 8ED, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/churchstreetlondon
Verified
Nov 2012
For Sale
323
Sold
6,200
An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top.
Antique French Burr Walnut Revolving Bookcase
Ref: SA1160795
An antique French burr walnut revolving bookcase featuring multiple tiers and a figured grain top.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured burr walnut veneer, Slatted vertical dividers, Scrolled edges, Revolving base mechanism
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A revolving bookcase is a freestanding, rotating storage unit designed to hold books within easy reach. They gained significant popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as domestic libraries expanded and practical, space-saving furniture became desirable.

Traditional pieces are constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently accented with decorative veneers like burr walnut. They typically feature an internal ball-bearing or spindle-pivot mechanism hidden beneath the base to ensure smooth rotation.

Authenticity is identified by hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, genuine veneer patterns rather than printed laminates, and the weight and patina of the metal swivel mechanism underneath the base.

Position the piece beside a sofa or accent chair as a functional side table that offers accessible book storage. Balance the tiers by mixing vertical book stacks with small decorative objects or plants.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent the timber from drying out. Clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally apply a quality beeswax to nourish the finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories