Bookcase - Wood - Revolving - magazine table or rotating bookcase

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Francisco Álvarez
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Estimate  € 300 - € 400
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€75
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€53
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€50

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This Italian Napoléon III-style revolving wooden magazine table or bookcase has a circular top and two railed shelves.

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Description from the seller

The object in the image is a swivel guéridon / magazine table or revolving bookcase in the Napoleon III style (late 19th century), made of stained or lacquered black wood.
Main features:

• Structure: It consists of a circular top, two intermediate shelves fitted with small turned guardrails, ideal for holding books or magazines, and a central column resting on an ornate tripod base.
• Function: The entire central body is mounted on a swivel spindle, allowing the shelves to rotate.
• Style: Typical of the Napoleon III / French Second Empire or Italian Umbertine period, characterized by elegant black wood lines and Neo-Renaissance-inspired details.

The object in the image is a swivel guéridon / magazine table or revolving bookcase in the Napoleon III style (late 19th century), made of stained or lacquered black wood.
Main features:

• Structure: It consists of a circular top, two intermediate shelves fitted with small turned guardrails, ideal for holding books or magazines, and a central column resting on an ornate tripod base.
• Function: The entire central body is mounted on a swivel spindle, allowing the shelves to rotate.
• Style: Typical of the Napoleon III / French Second Empire or Italian Umbertine period, characterized by elegant black wood lines and Neo-Renaissance-inspired details.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
10 kg
Title additional information
Revolving - magazine table or rotating bookcase
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
80 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
40 cm
Diameter
80 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
ItalyVerified
36
Objects sold
Private

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