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Swivel Bookcase

Swivel Bookcase Table with Carved Top by Gabriel Viardot, Japonism, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pedestal table / bookcase in Japanese / Chinese / Asian style. Richly carved : top decorated
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Bookcases

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Wood

Swivel Bookcase Table with Marble Top by Gabriel Viardot, Japonism, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pedestal table / bookcase in Japanese / Chinese / Asian style, richly carved. With red marble
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Bookcases

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Marble

Swivel Bookcase Table by Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pedestal table / revolving bookcase in Japanese / Chinese / Asian style, richly carved
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Pedestals

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Marble

Swivel Bookcase Table by Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880
Swivel Bookcase Table by Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880
$2,820 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.38 in Dm 21.26 in
Model 823 Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1963
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wooden and leather swivel bookcase, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, model 823. The shelves
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Elegant Victorian Oak Handmade Revolving Tabletop Bookcase with Partitions
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1800s. Handmade bookcase on swivel footed base. Internal dimensions of each section. Height 23.5cm
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Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

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Oak

Victorian Handmade Floor Standing Revolving Bookcase with Chamfered Edge, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1800s. Handmade bookcase on swivel base, with segmented inner section to fit books.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Victorian Handmade Floor Standing Revolving Bookcase with Chamfered Edge 1870's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chamfered Edge Handmade bookcase on swivel base, with segmented inner section to fit books. Extras shelf
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Early 20th Century British High Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique c1920s Art Deco Solid Oak Humidor on Stand w/ Built in Swivel Ashtray
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique c1920s Art Deco Solid Oak Humidor on Stand w/ Built in Swivel Ashtray & Bookcase.
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ashtrays

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Marble

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1960s Swiveling Bookcase by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1960s swiveling bookcase in lacquered wood and patinated brass elements, by Maison Jansen. Need to
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Vintage 1960s French Bookcases

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Brass

1960s Swiveling Bookcase by Maison Jansen
1960s Swiveling Bookcase by Maison Jansen
H 58.67 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
"Contas" Round Swivel Bookcase in Cabreuva Hardwood
By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros
Located in Jundiaí, SP
of this is considered normal.     All the handmade details in dis round swivel bookcase are unique
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2010s Brazilian Bookcases

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Ceramic, Wood, Beads

Stunning Vintage Mahogany Revolving Swivel Bookcase on Wheels with Faux Books
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
swivel bookcase on wheels A very rare find with the faux books in place, reminiscent of the Gillow’s
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20th Century British Georgian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Contas Round Swivel Bookcase in Cabreuva wood - With artisans from Brazil
By Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros
Located in Jundiaí, SP
is considered normal.     All the handmade details in dis round swivel bookcase are unique and do not
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2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Ceramic, Wood, Beads

Ico Parisi Vintage Wood and Brass Swivel Bookcase 'Attr.'
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wooden revolving bookcase attributed to the fantastic designer Ico Parisi dating from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Italian Swivel Bookcase Model "Centro" by Claudio Salocchi for "Sormani"
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Vicenza, VI
Swivel center bookcase lacquered in white with central metal support. This is the "CENTRO
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

Lovely Vintage Hardwood Revolving Swivel Bookcase Green Leather Gold Tooled Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage mahogany revolving bookcase with gold leaf
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20th Century English Modern Bookcases

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Leather, Hardwood

Rotating Bookcase with Marquetry
Located in Denton, TX
Mahogany antique style swivel bookcase with marquetry shell design on top and cross banding border
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20th Century Edwardian Bookcases

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Wood, Mahogany

Rotating Bookcase with Marquetry
Rotating Bookcase with Marquetry
H 31.88 in W 18.88 in D 18.88 in
Mahogany Swivel Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple and classic swivel bookcase by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. Mahogany wood newly refinished in
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20th Century American Bookcases

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Brass

Mahogany Swivel Table by Dunbar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple and classic swivel bookcase by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. Mahogany wood newly refinished in
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20th Century American End Tables

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Brass

Mahogany Swivel Table by Dunbar
Mahogany Swivel Table by Dunbar
H 21.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Bookcase
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern French rotating or swivel bookcase on wheels, with a sturdy bamboo frame and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan

Swivel Library Bookcase Thonet Nr.1, Since 1904
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. With a pleasant patine of age.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Bookcases

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Bentwood

Rosewood Swivel Bookstand
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rosewood Swivel Book Stand, graduated shelf openings: 11" x12" x13"
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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Rosewood Swivel Bookstand
Rosewood Swivel Bookstand
H 49 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Swivel Library, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden swivel library - Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

An English Mahogany Swivel Book Stand, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelf openings on each side and allow views of books. The bookcase swivels and stands on a base with
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Italian Tall Swiveling Bookcase
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, in wood and glass, Italy, 1960s. Beautiful designed tall swiveling bookcase designed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Tall Swiveling Bookcase
Italian Tall Swiveling Bookcase
H 100.79 in W 21.86 in D 21.86 in
Antique German Hand-Crafted Swivelling Bookcase End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing antique swivelling bookcase end table is a marvel of craftsmanship and
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Antique Early 1900s German Side Tables

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Fruitwood

Modular Bookcase by Claudio Salocchi Vintage Design, Italy, 1960s-1970s
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Milano, IT
Modular swivel bookcase designed by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani. Lacquered wood elements on single
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Set of Two Rotatable Bookshelves
Located in Brussel, BE
Nice set of 2 swivel bookcases. Ideal for show a collection, beautiful books or plants.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Rotatable Bookshelves
Set of Two Rotatable Bookshelves
H 60.63 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Gianfranco Frattini Midcentury Wood Swivel Boockase for Bernini Italy 1963
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design swivel bookcase model 823 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

20th Century Dark-Brown Danish Beechwood Bookcase, Scandinavian Corner Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, small vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish swivel bookcase with brass nailheads made of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Antique Walnut and Cherry Revolving Swivel Victorian Danner Style Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique walnut and cherry revolving swivel Victorian Danner style bookcase. Listing includes
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Mid-20th Century American Mission Bookcases

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Walnut, Cherry

Regency Style Mahogany Swivel Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Satinwood inlay
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Late 20th Century American Regency Bookcases

Early 20th Century Revolving Tabletop Bookcase Handmade With Parquetry Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1910s. Well executed handmade made bookcase on small swivel base.
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Swivel Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid Century Modern Walnut Swivel Bookcase.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Bellini-attributed Rotating Bookcase
Located in Santa Monica, CA
In the style of Bellini, this swiveling, majestic bookcase serves as an amazing room divider, as
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21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Bellini-attributed Rotating Bookcase
Bellini-attributed Rotating Bookcase
H 62.5 in W 55.25 in D 29.5 in
Pair of 1950's Swivel Bookshelves
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950's swivel bookshelves. Black varnished mahogany. Brass bars and legs endings. Very good
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

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Brass

Pair of 1950's Swivel Bookshelves
Pair of 1950's Swivel Bookshelves
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Swivel Open Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique late 19th century English swivel bookcase is hand-crafted out of oak wood and has been
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Antique Early 1900s American Regency Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Antique Swivel Open Bookshelf
Antique Swivel Open Bookshelf
H 44.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

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$3,014 / item
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$37,500
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Grand Showcase from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
$3,478 Sale Price
20% Off
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By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
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Located in Berlin, DE
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Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
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$25,853
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Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
$140,315 Sale Price
30% Off
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Swivel Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal swivel bookcase for your home. A swivel bookcase — often made from wood, brass and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage swivel bookcase you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer swivel bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A swivel bookcase made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made swivel bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros, Dunbar and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swivel Bookcase?

A swivel bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,170, while the lowest priced sells for $814 and the highest can go for as much as $7,600.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

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