American Duncan Phyfe style revolving bookcase table,

By Ashlay86, 27 December, 2021
Description

American Duncan Phyfe style revolving bookcase table, the overhanging round top inlaid with gilt tooled leather over a revolving bookshelf, the whole on a tapering pedestal on three reeded feet circa 1950

Category
Furniture
Medium
Mahogany wood
Distinguishing marks
Columbia manufacturer tagged
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
Table top: 30" DiameterHeight: 29"
Date Period
1950s
History
Antique Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Wooden Leather Drum Revolving Library Book Table
For Sale?
No
Photos
Legs with metal ends
Manufacturers
Number
Lionhead handled drawers
Leather top

Lovejoy

3 years 4 months ago

This piece is a Federal Revival example from the second quarter of the 20th Century, they were designed to look like original pieces made 1780-1825. No big value currently, the style was last popular in the early 1990's. At auction comparable tables often sell now for under $150.00

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