Wall Shelf Journal

Furniture History

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An antique wooden revolving bookcase, a testament to 19th-century craftsmanship, displayed in a vintage study with leather-bound books.

Objects & Finds

What is a revolving bookcase and why did Danner invent it?

In 1878, John Danner's revolving bookcase won a gold medal at the Paris International Exposition, a testament to its ingenious design.

Karim El-Sayed·July 20, 2026