The glass-fronted bookcase entered the English cabinetmakers' repertoire about the mid-17th century, and the bookcase in one form or another has been an indispensable part of the civilized person's home ever since.The 17th century bookcase tended to be a glazed cabinet from plinth to pediment, with square glass panes. The later Stuart period saw the introduction of the bureau bookcase or the secretaire bookcase, where the bookshelves were double-heightened above a desk or cupboard base. Early bureau bookcases often had mirror or blind-panelled door fronts, although these have frequently been replaced with clear glass panes. During the Regency period, the fashion arose for small cabinet bookcases, rarely more than three feet in height, which left the walls clear for hanging prints and pictures, known in the trade as a 'dwarf bookcase'. Such bookcases were sometimes open at the front, others had elegant brass-grille more...

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Early 20th century walnut revolving bookcase with fold away…

Walnut Revolving Bookcase with Adjustable Shelf, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century walnut revolving bookcase with fold away adjustable shelf, 53 cm x 53 cm closed , 106 cm high

An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, early 20th century…

Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Early 20th Century, Quadripartite Base

An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, early 20th century the graduated three-tier revolving bookcase of typical square form with wide side splats and raised upon a quadripartite base with castors. Height 108 cm, length 52 cm, width 52 cm

An Edwardian mahogany finished revolving book case, with…

An Edwardian mahogany finished revolving book case, with slatted sides, raised on four downswept legs, height 96 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm.

An antique English mahogany revolving bookcase with cross…

An antique English mahogany revolving bookcase with cross banded edge, 19th/20th century, 103 cm x 51 cm x 51 cm

Good Victorian revolving bookcase, of square form, set with…

Victorian Square Revolving Bookcase with Arched Galleries and Reeded Supports

Good Victorian revolving bookcase, of square form, set with four tiers and a series of arched galleries, raised on four turned reeded supports, slight rubbing, height 127 cm

Antique 4 tier revolving bookcase 56 x 56 cm, 128 cm high…

Antique Revolving Bookcase with Shelve Cracks

Antique 4 tier revolving bookcase 56 x 56 cm, 128 cm high cracks to shelves

Antique 3 tier revolving bookcase 47 x 47 cm, 112 cm high

Antique Revolving Bookcase - 3 Tiers

Antique 3 tier revolving bookcase 47 x 47 cm, 112 cm high

An antique English walnut revolving bookcase with three lower…

English Walnut Revolving Bookcase with Tri-Form Base

An antique English walnut revolving bookcase with three lower shelves on tri-form base, late 19th century, 106 cm high, 53 cm wide, 53 cm deep

An antique Australian blackwood revolving bookcase with folding…

Antique Australian Blackwood Revolving Bookcase with Folding Bookrest

An antique Australian blackwood revolving bookcase with folding bookrest, circa 1900, 90 cm high, 68 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Revolving bookcase, late 19th century mahogany, three tier with…

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Inlay

Revolving bookcase, late 19th century mahogany, three tier with satinwood and ebony string inlay, height 84 cm, width 49 cm, depth 49 cm

Large Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase, square shaped, four…

Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase

Large Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase, square shaped, four tier with slatted uprights on acanthus topped ball and claw feet, 1 inch piece of moulding missing from top edge, 142 cm high, 65 cm square. Provenance: formerly from the collection of…

A pair of freestanding mahogany and parcel gilt revolving…

Mahogany and Gilt Revolving Bookcases with Faux Books

A pair of freestanding mahogany and parcel gilt revolving bookcases, one largely George IV, the other modern, each with a reeded finial above four graduated tiers with faux books and marbled paper, on a tapering lotus carved pedestal and triform base with…

A Sheraton Revival mahogany revolving bookstand of petite…

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Bookstand

A Sheraton Revival mahogany revolving bookstand of petite proportions with inlaid cross banded edging and pierced fretwork splats, circa 1900, 79 cm high, 43 cm wide, 43 cm deep

An antique Australian blackwood revolving bookstand, late 19th…

Antique Australian Blackwood Revolving Bookstand

An antique Australian blackwood revolving bookstand, late 19th century 106 cm high, 51 cm wide, 51 cm deep

An antique cedar revolving bookstand of rare petite proportions,…

Rare Petite Cedar Bookstand, Circa 1900

An antique cedar revolving bookstand of rare petite proportions, circa 1900 76 cm high, 45 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Good Edwardian oak revolving bookcase with folding Lecture…

Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase with Lecture Stand

Good Edwardian oak revolving bookcase with folding Lecture stand, height 91 cm, length 38 cm, depth 53

Australian Colonial cedar revolving bookcase, N.S.W. Origin, c.…

Colonial Cedar Bookcase by Alex W. Norton

Australian Colonial cedar revolving bookcase, N.S.W. Origin, c. 1850, three tiers, labelled 'Manufactured by Alex. W. Norton 52 & 54 Hunter Street' (A/F), height 128 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

An Australian revolving blackwood bookstand, circa 1930, with…

Australian Blackwood Bookstand with Silver Plaque

An Australian revolving blackwood bookstand, circa 1930, with sterling silver presentation plaque 'Presented to the Rev.d R. W. Finger N. A., B.D. By His Friends in The Beaufort Circuit 6.4.30', 127 cm high, 56 cm wide, 56 cm deep

An Australian revolving bookcase, blackwood and kauri pine,…

Australian Revolving Bookcase

An Australian revolving bookcase, blackwood and kauri pine, late 19th century, 98 cm high, 54 cm wide, 55 cm deep

An English Arts & Crafts oak and marquetry tabletop revolving…

Arts & Crafts Revolving Bookstand with Marquetry

An English Arts & Crafts oak and marquetry tabletop revolving bookstand, with retailer's ivoreen plaque 'Buckley & Nunn Ltd. Melbourne', circa 1900, 33 cm high, 39 cm wide, 39 cm deep

An antique English walnut revolving library bookstand, early…

English Walnut Revolving Library Bookstand (9 words)

An antique English walnut revolving library bookstand, early 20th century, impressive proportions, 102 cm high, 78 cm wide, 78 cm deep

A large oak revolving Edwardian bookcase with adjustable…

Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase with Adjustable Stand

A large oak revolving Edwardian bookcase with adjustable reading stand, height 90 cm, width 65 cm, depth 55

Late Victorian rosewood and inlaid revolving bookcase square…

Victorian Rosewood Revolving Bookcase with Drawers

Late Victorian rosewood and inlaid revolving bookcase square shaped with three small drawers to one side

An Australian blackwood revolving bookstand with dropside shelf,…

Australian Blackwood Revolving Bookstand with Dropside Shelf

An Australian blackwood revolving bookstand with dropside shelf, late 19th century, 98 cm high, 54 cm wide, 50 cm deep

An antique English revolving book stand, rosewood with…

19th Century English Rosewood Book Stand with Marquetry Inlay

An antique English revolving book stand, rosewood with marquetry inlay, 19th century, 81 cm high, 41 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Vintage revolving bookcase 58 cm x 58 cm, 113 cm high approx.…

Vintage Revolving Bookcase with Broken Strut

Vintage revolving bookcase 58 cm x 58 cm, 113 cm high approx. One strut broken.

Regency three-tier revolving bookcase, c. 1820, the circular…

Regency Revolving Bookcase with Faux Book Spines

Regency three-tier revolving bookcase, c. 1820, the circular graduating tops with sections of faux book spines, surmounted by an urn finial, on tripartite down-swept legs with hoof feet, height 110 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

An oak revolving bookstand, English, late 19th century, 94 cm…

19th Century Oak Revolving Bookstand

An oak revolving bookstand, English, late 19th century, 94 cm high, 50 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Inlaid walnut revolving bookcase 46 cm x 46 cm, 85 cm high

Revolving Walnut Bookcase - 85cm Height

Inlaid walnut revolving bookcase 46 cm x 46 cm, 85 cm high

An unusual early 20th century oak revolving bookcase table, the…

Oak Revolving Bookcase Table with Scalloped Top

An unusual early 20th century oak revolving bookcase table, the scalloped top raised on nine small book compartments with turned finials, raised on tripod base. 62 x 78 cm.

An Edwardian 3 tier revolving bookcase upon porcelain castors.…

Edwardian Revolving Bookcase on Porcelain Castors

An Edwardian 3 tier revolving bookcase upon porcelain castors. Height 101 cm

Late 19th century Sheraton style mahogany revolving bookcase…

Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Late 19th century Sheraton style mahogany revolving bookcase with inlays

An Edwardian mahogany inlaid revolving bookcase, square form…

Mahogany Inlaid Revolving Bookcase with Porcelain Casters

An Edwardian mahogany inlaid revolving bookcase, square form with open and slatted sections on four-way base with brown porcelain casters. 46 cm x 46 cm x 85 cm.

An unusual William IV revolving bookcase library table, circa…

William IV Revolving Bookcase Library Table

An unusual William IV revolving bookcase library table, circa 1835, the octagonal tooled leather top supported by turned columns enclosing a revolving bookcase with dummy book fronts, supported on shaped platform base with hidden castors, 90 cm wide, 76…

Vintage table top revolving book case height 34 cm, width 38 cm,…

Vintage Revolving Bookcase with 4 Volumes

Vintage table top revolving book case height 34 cm, width 38 cm, square; with 4 various volumes.

Vintage revolving bookcase 65.5 cm x 65.5 cm, 113 cm high

Revolutionary Vintage Bookcase - 113cm High

Vintage revolving bookcase 65.5 cm x 65.5 cm, 113 cm high

A mahogany revolving bookcase, 105 x 51.5 x 53 cm

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase - Compact and Elegant

A mahogany revolving bookcase, 105 x 51.5 x 53 cm

Tall 5 tier revolving bookcase, 54 cm x 54 cm, 153.5 cm high

Revolving 5-Tier Bookcase - 153.5cm Height

Tall 5 tier revolving bookcase, 54 cm x 54 cm, 153.5 cm high

Vintage walnut revolving bookcase, shelves cracked, 53 cm x 51…

Cracked Vintage Walnut Revolving Bookcase

Vintage walnut revolving bookcase, shelves cracked, 53 cm x 51 cm, 103.5 cm high

Vintage revolving bookcase 48 cm x 48 cm, 72.5 cm high

Revolutionary Vintage Bookcase

Vintage revolving bookcase 48 cm x 48 cm, 72.5 cm high

Vintage revolving bookcase with fold down shelf, 54 cm x 54 cm,…

Revolutionary Vintage Bookcase

Vintage revolving bookcase with fold down shelf, 54 cm x 54 cm, 103 cm high

An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, with satinwood…

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Satinwood Stringing

An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase, with satinwood stringing, 47.5 cm square

Revolving bookcase mid Victorian, mahogany, three tiered with…

Mahogany Victorian Revolving Bookcase with Carved Top

Revolving bookcase mid Victorian, mahogany, three tiered with carved top, height 80 cm

Victorian revolving bookshelf mahogany, three tier, with brass…

Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookshelf with Brass Gallery

Victorian revolving bookshelf mahogany, three tier, with brass gallery to top, height 88 cm, length 49 cm, depth 49 cm

Victorian revolving bookcase mahogany, three tier, with…

Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Inlay and Castors

Victorian revolving bookcase mahogany, three tier, with satinwood inlay, on brass castors, height 82 cm, length 47 cm, depth 47 cm

Vintage revolving bookcase with cabriole legs, 53 cm x 53 cm,…

Revolving Bookcase with Cabriole Legs

Vintage revolving bookcase with cabriole legs, 53 cm x 53 cm, 132 cm high

A table top revolving bookcase, in the French manner, the…

French-style Inlaid Bookcase with Revolving Top

A table top revolving bookcase, in the French manner, the arched top well inlaid with flowers. 35 x 35 x 36 cm.

A small inlaid hardwood revolving bookcase, early 20th century,…

Inlaid Revolving Bookcase, Early 20th Century

A small inlaid hardwood revolving bookcase, early 20th century, the bookcase of typical form with an inlaid rosette in blonde timbers to the top and raised on a plinth base with concealed revolving mechanism, height 68 cm, length 43 cm, width 43 cm

Petite revolving bookcase, early 20th century, mahogany table…

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase, Early 20th Century

Petite revolving bookcase, early 20th century, mahogany table top, single tier

An Edwardian revolving bookcase. 90 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm…

Edwardian Revolving Bookcase: Compact and Elegant

An Edwardian revolving bookcase. 90 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep.

Edwardian revolving bookcase, of square form, accented with…

Inlaid Edwardian Revolving Bookcase with Splayed Legs

Edwardian revolving bookcase, of square form, accented with inlaid motif and banded borders to the top, set with two levels on three splayed legs

Vintage 4 tier revolving bookcase, 56 cm x 56 cm, 118 cm high

Vintage 4-Tier Revolving Bookcase

Vintage 4 tier revolving bookcase, 56 cm x 56 cm, 118 cm high

A Yew revolving bookcase in the Regency revival style, 20th…

Regency Revival Yew Revolving Bookcase

A Yew revolving bookcase in the Regency revival style, 20th century, a two-tier bookcase of typical form, in blonde tones with boxwood cross banding, ebony stringing and a single circular inlaid device, height 85 cm width 46 cm depth 46 cm

Late Victorian three tier mahogany revolving bookcase, c. 1890,…

Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Late Victorian three tier mahogany revolving bookcase, c. 1890, raised on castors, height 110 cm 55 cm 53 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney

Late Victorian three tier mahogany revolving bookcase, c. 1890,…

Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

Late Victorian three tier mahogany revolving bookcase, c. 1890, raised on castors, height 112 cm 56 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Janis Salisbury, Sydney

An Edwardian two-tier revolving bookcase in beech, height 115 cm

Beech Revolving Bookcase - Edwardian Era

An Edwardian two-tier revolving bookcase in beech, height 115 cm

An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase

An Edwardian circular mahogany revolving bookcase, 81 cm high,…

Edwardian Revolving Bookcase - Elegant and Functional

An Edwardian circular mahogany revolving bookcase, 81 cm high, 58 cm diameter

Vintage pedestal revolving bookcase, on castors, 50 cm x 50 cm,…

Vintage Revolving Bookcase on Castors

Vintage pedestal revolving bookcase, on castors, 50 cm x 50 cm, 73 cm high

Revolving bookcase, part slatted to all 4 sides. height 84 cm,…

Four-sided Revolving Bookcase

Revolving bookcase, part slatted to all 4 sides. height 84 cm, width 46 cm, depth 46 cm.

Vintage revolving bookcase, with cross banded top, 57 x 57 cm,…

Vintage Revolving Bookcase with Cross Banded Top

Vintage revolving bookcase, with cross banded top, 57 x 57 cm, 66 cm high

Sheraton Revival revolving bookcase fitted with small drawers

Reviving Bookcase with Tiny Drawers

Sheraton Revival revolving bookcase fitted with small drawers

A rosewood revolving library bookcase, English, circa 1915, 111…

Rosewood Revolving Library Bookcase, English, c. 1915

A rosewood revolving library bookcase, English, circa 1915, 111 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep

An Edwardian mahogany revolving book case, early 20th century,…

Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase with Drop Table

An Edwardian mahogany revolving book case, early 20th century, the three tier bookcase with side splats and a single drop table upon a quadripartite base, height 101 cm, width 52 cm, depth 52 cm

A walnut revolving library bookcase with makers label Em.…

Antique Walnut Revolving Bookcase from Paris, Circa 1900

A walnut revolving library bookcase with makers label Em. Terquem, Paris, French, circa 1900, 82 cm high, 42 cm square

An unusual mahogany revolving library bookcase with collapsable…

Revolving Bookcase with Writing Panel

An unusual mahogany revolving library bookcase with collapsable writing panel, English, 19th century, 92 cm high, 52 cm wide, 85 cm deep

A walnut square revolving bookcase, English, circa 1900, 116 cm…

English Walnut Revolving Bookcase, 1900

A walnut square revolving bookcase, English, circa 1900, 116 cm high, 58 cm square

Revolving bookcase with inset leather top. Revolving on 4…

Leather Top Revolving Bookcase

Revolving bookcase with inset leather top. Revolving on 4 splayed feet. Height 56 cm width 43 cm and Depth 43 cm

American oak revolving bookcase, early 20th century, the…

Early 20th Century Revolving Oak Bookcase

American oak revolving bookcase, early 20th century, the moulded square top above three shelves, on brass and wooden castors, height 115 cm width 51 cm depth 54 cm

A stylish marquetry hexagonal revolving bookcase, Continental,…

1910 Continental Marquetry Revolving Bookcase - Stylish Hexagonal Design

A stylish marquetry hexagonal revolving bookcase, Continental, circa 1910 80 cm high, 48 cm diameter

A mahogany table-top revolving book-case, in Georgian style…

Georgian-style Revolving Bookcase with Inlaid Decoration

A mahogany table-top revolving book-case, in Georgian style with inlaid decoration to the top, containing a number of earlier 20th volumes of literature. Height 28.5 cm. Width 28 cm. Depth 28 cm.

An Art Deco revolving timber bookshelves, circa 1920s. 171 cm…

Art Deco Revolving Bookshelves

An Art Deco revolving timber bookshelves, circa 1920s. 171 cm high, 77 cm diameter

An inlaid mahogany finish revolving bookcase French, circa 1920,…

Mahogany Revolving Bookcase - French, 1920

An inlaid mahogany finish revolving bookcase French, circa 1920, 84 cm high, 47 cm wide

An Edwardian blackwood revolving bookcase, with a square top,…

Edwardian Blackwood Revolving Bookcase with Multiple Shelves

An Edwardian blackwood revolving bookcase, with a square top, above an open body with multiple shelves and slatted sides, above a swivel base, 90 x 83.5 x 90 cm

A late 19th century revolving bookcase, leather inset top, 93.5…

Leather Top Revolving Bookcase, Late 19th Century

A late 19th century revolving bookcase, leather inset top, 93.5 x 49.5 cm

Edwardian Kauri pine revolving bookcase 49 cm x 49 cm, 83 cm…

Edwardian Revolving Bookcase - 83cm Height

Edwardian Kauri pine revolving bookcase 49 cm x 49 cm, 83 cm high approx.

Art Deco revolving bookcase with glass top 50 cm x 50 cm, 63 cm…

Art Deco Glass Top Revolving Bookcase

Art Deco revolving bookcase with glass top 50 cm x 50 cm, 63 cm high

A revolving bookstand, Australian blackwood with dropside…

Blackwood Revolving Bookstand with Dropside Bookrest

A revolving bookstand, Australian blackwood with dropside bookrest, early 20th century. 106 cm high, 51 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Revolving bookcase with marquetry inlay top, 48 cm x 48 cm, 79.…

Marquetry Revolving Bookcase

Revolving bookcase with marquetry inlay top, 48 cm x 48 cm, 79.5 cm high

A c.1900 American 'Danner's Revolving Bookcase', in mahogany,…

Danner's Revolving Bookcase in Mahogany, c.1900

A c.1900 American 'Danner's Revolving Bookcase', in mahogany, of three tiers with triple/slatted sides, on sturdy cast iron mounted four-way revolving base with casters, the column marked with maker's details and patent date of 1876 'John Danner, Canton,…

A large walnut revolving bookcase, bearing makers label, Paris,…

1940 French Walnut Revolving Bookcase, Paris Maker Label

A large walnut revolving bookcase, bearing makers label, Paris, French, circa 1940. 174 cm high

A blackwood revolving bookcase, Australian, first half 20th…

Australian Blackwood Revolving Bookcase, 20th Century

A blackwood revolving bookcase, Australian, first half 20th century, 115 cm high, 58 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A Late Victorian oak three tier revolving bookcase. Width 50 cm

Victorian Oak Revolving Bookcase

A Late Victorian oak three tier revolving bookcase. Width 50 cm

A Victorian style beech and burr veneered revolving bookcase…

Victorian Revolving Bookcase and Etagere

A Victorian style beech and burr veneered revolving bookcase and etagere. Height 72 cm

A burr-walnut four sided bookcase, English, circa 1915, with…

Burr-Walnut Bookcase with Snowflake Trophy

A burr-walnut four sided bookcase, English, circa 1915, with central parquetry snowflake trophy, 83 cm high, 45 cm square

Revolving floor bookcase, approx 102 cm high, 53 cm wide

Rotating Bookcase: Compact and Stylish Storage Solution

Revolving floor bookcase, approx 102 cm high, 53 cm wide

A rare late 19th century 'Arts & Crafts' mahogany revolving…

Gothic Revolving Bookcase with Drawers and Carved Panels

A rare late 19th century 'Arts & Crafts' mahogany revolving bookcase fitted with drawers and carved panels in the Gothic manner

Vintage revolving bookcase 56 cm x 56 cm, 116 cm high

Antique Revolving Bookcase - 116cm Height

Vintage revolving bookcase 56 cm x 56 cm, 116 cm high

An Australian specimen wood revolving bookcase, circa 1890-1900,…

Australian Wood Bookcase with Inlaid Ivory Dividers

An Australian specimen wood revolving bookcase, circa 1890-1900, of exhibition quality, the square top with multiple banded borders and central star motif, above two shelves with ivory inlaid vertical dividers, above a single drawers and raised on a…

Danners revolving walnut bookcase. Open gallery top with two…

Danner's Walnut Revolving Bookcase

Danners revolving walnut bookcase. Open gallery top with two levels under. 'Danners 1871' patent stencil to bottom shelf. Height 109 cm. Width 53 cm. Diameter 53 cm

Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase. Four section top with…

Walnut Revolving Bookcase with Cabriole Legs

Edwardian walnut revolving bookcase. Four section top with fretted ends, on cabriole leg base. Height 85 cm. Width 53 diameter 53

English oak revolving bookcase with folding and adjustable stand

Revolving Oak Bookcase with Adjustable Stand

English oak revolving bookcase with folding and adjustable stand

A late Victorian walnut revolving bookcase, English, circa 1900,…

Victorian Revolving Bookcase by Trubner & Co

A late Victorian walnut revolving bookcase, English, circa 1900, labelled Trubner & Co., Ludgate Hill, London. 116 cm high, 60 cm wide

A good large revolving bookcase, 65 cm wide, 105.5 cm high

Spinning Book Tower: Stylish Storage for Your Collection

A good large revolving bookcase, 65 cm wide, 105.5 cm high

A late Victorian walnut revolving book-case, late 19th century,…

Victorian Walnut Revolving Book-Case

A late Victorian walnut revolving book-case, late 19th century, of typical form, the square top with moulded edge above thee tiers with vertical slats to the ends around a square centre, revolving on a quadripartite base with castors. Height 117 cm. Width…