French Revolving Bookcase Attributed to Maison Jansen

Your books go around in circles, and for once that is good news.

This revolving bookcase is attributed to Maison Jansen, the French decorating house that furnished grand interiors across much of the 20th century. It comes from France, ca. 1950, and is made of hardwood and bronze with brass casters. Revolving bookcases were made for libraries and studies, keeping many volumes within reach of one chair. Four tiers of square shelves surround a central column, all in a deep, mottled red. Slim metal rods line each corner like a cage. The base spreads into four dark blocks, each riding on a small caster. Fifty-eight inches high and 25.5 square.

Reaching for the far side is no longer a problem.