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Mahogany Late 19th Century Revolving Bookcase

$3,341.75
£2,450
€2,851.85
CA$4,607.24
A$5,056.55
CHF 2,657.29
MX$60,171.94
NOK 33,968.09
SEK 31,040.11
DKK 21,306.14

About the Item

A Very Good Quality And Attractive Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Open Bookcase, Having Superbly Figured Quarter Veneered Top, With Elegant Dot Dash Inlaid Decoration, Over Two Tier Bookshelves In Quarter Sections, Divided By Slats With Applied Roundel Decoration, Raised On Original Four Splay Iron Base With Original Castors.  Towards 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 both elegance and practicality. You will note that this particular revolving bookcase has some very attractive inliad decoration to the top, which in combination with the superbly figured mahogany makes it very elegant indeed. It also has a metal base and this adds to the practicality, making it very sturdy and fit for purpose. As with all items we offer for sale this 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, specialist trained, antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale to ensure that it is in excellent condition and ready for immediate placement within the home. Circa 1890. Height 33.5in. Width 19.5in. Depth 19.5in. The top sections are 9in high and 11.25in wide, whilst the bottom sections are 11.25in high by 11.25in wide. SHIPPING THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE FROM IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Please be aware that we the sellers of this item can confirm that due to the volume and type of wood species contained within, no restricted species CITES licence is required to ship this item cross border. Please ignore any automated warnings regarding potential shipping delays for this piece which the 1st dibs automated system displays on your screen whilst browsing, or trying to checkout. The original shipping and handling time stated is correct and the item does not require any form of permit or licence for shipment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to confirm for you in greater detail.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bedfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 97281stDibs: LU955848046272

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