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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique Edwardian revolving bookcase in mahogany, a handsome and practical piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.

The bookcase has two tiers of shelving on each of its four sides, divided by a central column and enclosed by reeded slats fixed with small brass pins.

The square top has a moulded edge and is beautifully inlaid with a central fan patera within boxwood stringing and a crossbanded border, and the bookcase revolves on a cross-form base fitted with castors.

The flame mahogany top displays a stunning figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable revolving bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, library or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6864

Measurements : 47cm (18½") Width x 47cm (18½") Depth x 77.5cm (30½") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09705130
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Reeded slats secured with brass pins: standard assembly for this period.
Fan patera and stringing inlaid into the top: Edwardian Sheraton revival decoration.
Cross-form timber base on socket castors: original revolving arrangement.
Light rubbing and micro-scratches on top moulding: decades of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243590
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6864
Description
Antique Edwardian revolving bookcase in mahogany, a handsome and practical piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.
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The bookcase has two tiers of shelving on each of its four sides, divided by a central column and enclosed by reeded slats fixed with small brass pins.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an inlaid top surface, and a four-star base on castors.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top

The square top has a moulded edge and is beautifully inlaid with a central fan patera within boxwood stringing and a crossbanded border, and the bookcase revolves on a cross-form base fitted with castors.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an inlaid top surface, and a four-star base on castors.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top

The flame mahogany top displays a stunning figured grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely patina.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable revolving bookcase, a perfect addition to any study, library or living room.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an inlaid top surface, and a four-star base on castors.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top

Product Reference : AF - 6864

Measurements : 47cm (18½") Width x 47cm (18½") Depth x 77.5cm (30½") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an inlaid top surface, and a four-star base on castors.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an inlaid top surface, and a four-star base on castors.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an inlaid top surface, and a four-star base on castors.
fig 6. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an inlaid top surface, and a four-star base on castors.
fig 7. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09705130
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Reeded slats secured with brass pins: standard assembly for this period.
Fan patera and stringing inlaid into the top: Edwardian Sheraton revival decoration.
Cross-form timber base on socket castors: original revolving arrangement.
Light rubbing and micro-scratches on top moulding: decades of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243590
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6864
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical slatted sides, an inlaid top surface, and a four-star base on castors.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase | Inlaid Top
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Cast Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVertical slats, Revolving base, Inlaid top, Brass rivets
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

An Edwardian revolving bookcase is a free-standing storage unit developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, engineered with a central rotation mechanism to allow access to volumes from all four sides.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, supported by an iron central spindle mechanism, brass fittings, vertical timber slats, and fitted with metal castors for mobility.

Authentic period examples feature hand-assembled joinery, cast iron swivel mechanisms beneath the base, slotted brass screws, original wheel castors, and period-correct timber inlays on the top surface.

Position the piece alongside an armchair as a dual-purpose side table and reading stand, or place it in a home office nook to display curated books and table lighting.

Dust regularly using a soft dry cloth, apply natural beeswax polish along the wood grain periodically, and keep the swivel mechanism free of debris with light lubrication when necessary.
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