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Rotating Library

Rotating Library Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A bleached mahogany library table with patinated leather top. The table rotates as the top and base
Category

Vintage 1950s Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique revolving bookcase. An English, walnut rotating novel library, dating to the
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Arts and Crafts Oak Revolving Bookcase by Danner
By John Danner Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
innovations in rotating library furniture, Danner bookcases remain highly collectible and enduringly
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Rotating Shelving Unit with Full Body Mirror in Cream Shagreen by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. This rotating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Brass

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Mario Bellini Rotating Library Side Table For La Rinascente, Italy, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Mario Bellini rotating library side table For La Rinascente, Italy, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

English Bamboo Revolving or Rotating Library Bookcase, circa 1870-1910
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual English bamboo revolving bookcase or book stand, circa 1870-1910, featuring a lacquered top over two lacquered tiers with storage for books and fanciful design acc...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Edwardian Circa 1900 English Oak Revolving Rotating Library Study Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exceptionally well made and highly decorative library bookcase or book table. These are very utilaterian and
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Power Broker Rotating English Leather Library or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very handsome rotating library or desk chair having mahogany frame with curved back and button
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Small Black Revolving Peony Bookcase, French Art Nouveau, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique rotating library or spinning bookcase, black lacquered. Made circa 1910-1020 in the art
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Wood

George III Library Rent Table or Center Table
Located in New York, NY
octagonal rotating top library rent table with molded edge and later green leather lining, with an octagonal
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Antique Metamorphic Library Steps, English, Oak, Folding Chair, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
antique metamorphic library steps, rotating smoothly into a fascinating reading chair. Perfect for the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Regency Style Rent Table with Green Leather Top & Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rotating mahogany rent / library table with pedestal base featuring paw feet and embossed green
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Stunning Zebrawood Rotating Library Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome circular rotating library table in a beautiful grained zebrawood having triangular shelves
Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

Materials

Zebra Wood

Art Nouveau Rotating Library Table in Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Italy. Bent beechwood. Restored in the past.
Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Bentwood

Revolving Circular Library Bookcase of Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century English round rotating library cabinet or side table made of bird's-eye maple
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Quarter Oak Revolving Library Bookcase Pedestal
Located in LYON, FR
Antique Edwardian / Victorian revolving / rotating library bookcase or pedestal book stand. Made of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Quartersawn Oak Revolving Library Bookcase Pedestal Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Edwardian / Victorian revolving / rotating library bookcase or pedestal book stand. Made of
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

George III Library Rent Table or Center Table
Located in New York, NY
rotating top library rent table with molded edge and later green leather lining, with an octagonal shaped
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Library Table by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
rotating library table with mahogany base and leather top
Category

Vintage 1950s American Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Rotating Antique Library Drum Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Regency mahogany antique drum table with rotating top and alternating real and false drawers around
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Tables

English Style Revolving Bookshelf in Cherrywood, 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
A cherrywood revolving bookshelf in the English style, circa 1940. This delightful little rotating
Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Walnut Book/Music Stand
Located in Boston, MA
Two-sided walnut book/music stand with turned base and rotating top. Great for a library.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Book/Music Stand
19th Century Walnut Book/Music Stand
H 45 in W 22.5 in D 18 in

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Riva 1920 Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Riva 1920 Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
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Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
$1,995
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Louis XVI French Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
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Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Tables

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Louis XVI French Side Table
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
$1,960 Sale Price
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Karl Springer, Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in High Point, NC
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Karl Springer, Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1980s
Karl Springer, Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1980s
$14,900
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By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
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Other

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Bookcase
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Bookcase
$2,317 Sale Price
25% Off
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Rotating Library For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rotating library you’re looking for. Each rotating library for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for a rotating library, we have 21 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rotating library, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right rotating library, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rotating library over the years, but those crafted by Arthur Brett, Force/Collide and Force Collide are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rotating Library?

A rotating library can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,950, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.