Name/Title
Bookstand, RevolvingDescription
Four bracket feet connect to a central baluster which supports the rotating bookcase. The box-shaped bookcase is formed by latticed sides, divided in the middle by a plain wooden panel, and open at the front and back. The square top is plain with bull-nosed edges.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1890 - circa 1900Time Period
19th CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall dimensionsHeight
28 inWidth
19 inDimension Description
Top sectionHeight
12 inWidth
16 inDepth
16 inMaterials
Material
WoodMaterial Notes
WalnutGeneral Notes
Note Type
Historical Background and OverviewNote
A rotating, or revolving, bookcase is a four-sided open bookcase that can house a selection of books on each side and rotates 360 degrees to gain access to them on a central stand. Revolving bookcases first came into use in the late 19th Century Victorian period and were popular through the Edwardian era, typically executed in solid mahogany or oak. Many had on castors (wheels) so they could be easily moved around a room. The rotating bookcases is also practical, being able to store books while having a finished flat top that can be used as a side table. Early 20th century designs were modified with brass divides and decoration to display newspapers and magazines.Update Date
August 28, 2025