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An Antique Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920
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An Antique Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 October 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique Mahogany revolving bookcase and dating from around 1920. This lovely bookcase has inlaid sunburst to the centre of the top with satin wood inlaid and a moulded edge to the top. It has two levels and stands on a plinth base which sits on a quad base of castors.

Measures: Height: 34" x Depth: 18" x Width: 18"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1165706
Dealers Internal Reference
W3692/14.9
Dealers Notes

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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

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Description
An antique Mahogany revolving bookcase and dating from around 1920.
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This lovely bookcase has inlaid sunburst to the centre of the top with satin wood inlaid and a moulded edge to the top.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

It has two levels and stands on a plinth base which sits on a quad base of castors.

fig 1. An antique dark brown mahogany revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides and a square top.
fig 1. An Antique Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920

Measures: Height: 34" x Depth: 18" x Width: 18"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. An antique dark brown mahogany revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides and a square top.
fig 2. An Antique Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1920

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165706
Dealers Internal Ref
W3692/14.9
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

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

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 6,471
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Location: Four lane Ends Farm, Skipton Rd (A59), Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX
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An antique dark brown mahogany revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides and a square top.
AN ANTIQUE MAHOGANY REVOLVING BOOKCASE C1920
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An antique dark brown mahogany revolving bookcase featuring slatted sides and a square top.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlatted sides, Revolving mechanism, Square top, Tiered shelving
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 45.7 cm (18 in) x D 45.7 cm (18 in)

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Revolving bookcases gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed to provide easy access to reference volumes and encyclopedias in home libraries and studies without requiring extra floor space.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring internal rotating mechanisms made of metal or wood, often supported on castors for mobility.

Authentic period pieces feature traditional joinery, heavy timber construction, aged patina on the wood surface, and functional mechanical components characteristic of early 20th-century manufacturing.

It serves as a functional side table or accent piece in a study or living room, offering vertical book storage while keeping a compact footprint alongside contemporary furnishings.

Maintain the wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent warping, and occasionally apply quality beeswax to nourish the finish.
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