Old rotating library Em. Terquem β Paris
- Dimensions :
- H107 x W45 x D45
- Color :
- wooden
- Material :
- mahogany
- Style :
- classic
π Original rotating library from the Em. Terquem house β Paris. Supplementary furniture with pivoting shelves and original wheels for easy movement. Beautiful wooden structure (mahogany, I believe) with fluted columns, brass details on the mouldings, elegant architecture typical of rotating libraries from the late 19th / early 20th century... Louis XVI / Directoire style. π 360Β° rotating Storage shelves on multiple levels. Original wheels for easy movement. π§ History / origin. The Em. Terquem house β Paris is an old Parisian establishment specialising in patented furniture and rotating libraries (Rotating Libraries β S.G.D.G. System), offered to reading and decoration enthusiasts since the late 19th century. The rotating system was particularly popular in literary cabinets and Parisian salons of the time. π Dimensions: L45 X D45 X H107 cm. Height between shelves approximately: β’ 35.5 cm. β’ 30.5 cm. β’ 20 cm. π Very good overall condition for an antique piece. Beautiful patina. π To be collected from 75014 or 91240 (St Michel sur Orge).