19th Century Revolving Book Case

I was admiring the finish and then I read it – “French Polishing”. My hats off to you. Nice work.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

About a years ago a friend gave me this article with this bookcase. I scanned it and gave it back to him

The article asks:

There is a stamp on the inside that reads: DANNER’S RELVOLVING BOOKCASE. PATENTED MAY 16, 1876. MANUFACTURED BY JOHN DANNER MFG. SO. CANTON, OHIO. Was it designed to be used in the home?

Answer:
Made for law offices and student and home use, revolving book or cabinet cases either floor or table models, were popular at the end of the 19th century through the early part of the 20th century. This example is walnut, but others came in Cherry or Ash. Originally retailing for $12 to $20.

Valued at $1200

Great job. A nice copy.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Hi Bill;

Nice work!

This is actually a nineteenth century piece if it is from the 1800’s.

Lee

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I was thinking 1880 18th century but It’s the 19th century oops.

-- Billp

Cool. I like this one!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

nice project. very professional job ! your finish looks great !

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

I would like to make one these some day. great way to organize a book collection or part of one. My coffee table is over-run with books. .... at least 25 ... so it would make sense for me.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

I really like the finish. Excellent work.

-- Making sawdust is what I do best

Very nice piece. Adding to my favorites. Might have to make one. Thanks for sharing.

-- Dan, West Virginia, http://www.danpleskaCreations.com

Beautiful!

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

It looks so lightweight and intricate. I bet the first designer was a birdcage maker. Great job!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Very nice.

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That’s one nice piece of furniture. The finish is beautiful.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

French Polish. Impressive. It came out very well.

with minor adjustments this could be made to hold a collection of FWW magazines and double as an end table.

quartersawn white oak, or some exotic like curly maple might be nice too.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Ok, I have to learn how to French polish. Is it hard? Just kidding. Very Nice!

-- Eric, www.themorningwoodshow.com

no it’s not hard it is a lot like waxing a car very easy really.

-- Billp

WOW! This is a beautiful piece. Very nice craftsmanship.

I have been wanting to build one for a long time now. Where did you get the revolving mechanism?

-- Joseph