Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Late 19th Century

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A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase, Having Well Figured Top with Attractive Crossbanded Decoration, Over … Read more A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase, Having Well Figured Top with Attractive Crossbanded Decoration, Over Two Tier Bookshelves In Quarter Sections Divided By Slats, with Elegant Strung Decoration Raised On Original Four Splay Iron Base And Original Castors. 

Twowards the end of the 19th century cabinet makers sought to come up with many different solutions to the steretypical bookcase. They wanted to create something more elegant and more aesthetically pleasing, whilst still retaining practicality, hence the evolution of the small open bookcase. 

These bookcases became extremely popular and can be found in a huge variety of designs and quality now. As a general rule any with inlaid decoration and the metal support bases are regarded as the best of their type as they boast bothe elegance and practicality. You will note that this particular revolving bookcase has some attractive crossbanded decoration, which in combination with the lovely figured mahogany makes it very elegant indeed. It also has a metal base and this adds to the practicality, making it very sturdy indeed. 

Circa 1890. 

Height 33.5in.
Width 19.25in.
Depth 19.25in. See less