Home & Living Room Furniture

Revolving bookcases aren’t much in style these days and the majority of the bookcases being made are for children, with models like the firefighter revolving bookcase.  Though some stores like Ikea may carry new revolving bookcases of contemporary design, you’d be hard pressed to find one in most other furniture stores.  Antique revolving bookcases are another matter.  Perhaps because they are rarely found in most homes today, the antique revolving bookcase is an item that many antique collectors go wild over.  They are unique for living room furniture because they are one of the few things that actually rotates on an axis.  And while many antiques are bought mostly to be looked at, many of these bookcases are still functional and look great while usefully displaying one’s books.
Antique oak revolving bookcases are one of the most popular.  They tend to be made of darker wood or wood that has been stained to be dark.  Antique revolving bookcases also often feature ornate designs and decorations.  A very common style is the drum style, with some bookcases featuring a double drum, one on top of the other, which can turn independently.  Some of these can be very pricey indeed, costing several thousands of dollars.  This, despite the fact that they are usually quite small, coming perhaps to a man’s waist.  Rectangular models are perhaps more common, and feature book storage on four sides.  These are actually very practical space savers because they allow you store more books in a small space while giving easy access through spinning.  Some people might put one in their closet if they need more space for storing their books.  The books would remain accessible as long as the bookcase could still turn.
The most well known and popular antique bookcase model is the Danner revolving bookcase, usually made of oak though mahogany and other woods were also used.  These were made around the turn of the century and bear the Danner trademark.  Their excellent quality and construction with choice woods has allowed them to stay in great shape for more than 100 years.
For those who like the antique look but can’t afford antique prices, you might want to check out the the replicas that are out there.  It is possible to get a replica of an antique revolving bookcase for about half the cost of a true antique.  Such a replica would look just as nice and be perfect for someone who is just interested in the antique style.