mahogany revolving bookcase
A magnificent antique mahogany revolving bookcase of exceptional quality, crafted by the renowned 19th-century English furniture maker Maple & Co. It features the firm’s signature cast-iron base and possesses a beautiful, well-loved patina. Origin: England, c. 1900. Dimensions: 49 cm X 49 cm X H 86 cm. By the end of the Victorian era (c. 1880), Maple & Co. Was the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality furniture. The firm’s commissions included furnishing the Winter Palace of Tsar Nicholas, the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, major English embassies across the globe, as well as countless country estates and grand hotels. In the late 19th century, the most prominent figures of the era turned to Maple & Co. For their furniture—pieces distinguished by their extraordinary quality and craftsmanship.