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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
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Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase of compact proportions, raised on its revolving base with original castors. The finely figured top is inlaid with an attractive marquetry panel and bordered with delicate crossbanding and line inlay. Offering three tiers of open book storage, it retains a rich colour and pleasing patina, combining practicality with decorative appeal.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243965
Dealers Internal Reference
AI4332
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description
A charming Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase of compact proportions, raised on its revolving base with original castors.
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The finely figured top is inlaid with an attractive marquetry panel and bordered with delicate crossbanding and line inlay.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Offering three tiers of open book storage, it retains a rich colour and pleasing patina, combining practicality with decorative appeal.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243965
Dealers Internal Ref
AI4332
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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

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An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base.
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base.

Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Archive II An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base. View II
Archive III An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base. View V
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Archive VIII An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base. View VIII
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sinclairs
Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 605
Items Sold 2,489
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base.
Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Ref: SA1243965
An Edwardian mahogany two-tier revolving bookcase featuring vertical side slats and a square moulded top resting on a rotating cruciform base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRevolving Bookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Iron, Brass
  • ColourDark Mahogany Brown
  • MotifsVertical side slats, Two-tier construction, Square moulded top, Rotating cruciform base
  • SizeH 82.5 cm (32 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Popularised in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, a revolving bookcase is a square or rectangular wooden storage piece featuring open shelves mounted on a rotating central axis base.

These pieces were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring brass castors, central iron mechanisms, and vertical timber slats to hold books securely.

Authentic Edwardian examples display hand-fitted vertical slats, robust cast iron or steel swivel mechanisms beneath the base, crisp mouldings, and genuine period timbers with natural patination.

Position the piece as an occasional side table beside an armchair or sofa, using the upper surface for lighting and the revolving lower tiers to house curated literature.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and periodically apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain.
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