When in use, the revolving bookstand allowed jefferson to easily access. It is currently on display in the cabinet room of the house. In that book is a description of a folding twosided music stand with a ratcheting mechanism to allow for angle adjustment. Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jefferson s own design. Holding five books at adjustable angles, it still suits for crosschecking information from several sources, keeping reference works in handy and allowing to instantly compare quote by. See more ideas about thomas jefferson, book stands, jefferson. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the. Thomas jefferson s bed was built into a thick wall, linking two rooms that were his personal work and living space. The revolving bookstand was once thought to be a music stand allowing a small group of musicians could gather around it when playing. Jul 23, 2020 like the famous polygraph, jefferson used the revolving stand as part of his personalized correspondence system. Made of solid mahogany with a soft, handpolished finish, the rotating table top book stand holds five books at adjustable angles on rests that fold down to.
Rotating tabletop stand holds 5 books at adjustable angles folds into a compact 12 cube crafted of polished mahogany an excellent gift for the bibliophile made. Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jeffersons own design. Jul 31, 2019 situated right on rynok square, this place is little more than a tiny room where you buy cherry flavored brandy, stand around a communal set of tables, and chat with groups of people. The inventions of thomas jefferson interesting thing of the day. There is very little information about the original book stand, but from what i was able to glean from the monticello website, thomas jefferson had it built in 1810 at the joinery, which was the. The solid walnut bookstand was first believed to be a music stand, according to, because jefferson was proficient on the violin. Thomas jefferson and our ancestral tabbed browser huffpost. Custom made jeffersonian book stand by studio tupla. One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network. Throughout his life, books were vital to thomas jefferson s education and wellbeing.
Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking blog. The bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original made at monticello. Jefferson revolving book stand daniel hrinko box maker. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and. When closed, the revolving stand looks like a wooden cube on an adjustable base, not readily revealing its purpose. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist. Mar 06, 2014 several weeks ago we were asked to quote and build a thomas jefferson revolving book stand, by a parent at the ambrose school, as a class project for the schools annual auction. Vintage mahogany monticello thomas jefferson revolving book. The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs he found in paris. Thomas jeffersons book stand has been replicated in solid black walnut in the same wood and dimensions as the original. The experts guide to lviv ukraine nightlife expat ukraine. Buy monticello thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand at desertcart. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut.
Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the cabinet. By 1814 when the british burned the nations capitol and the library of congress, jefferson had acquired the largest personal collection of books in the united states. Does anyone know how t j,s revolving bookstand was allowed to rotate. The third president of the united states and the author of the declaration of independence, thomas jefferson was a powerful man who helped shaped the future of america.
Not terribly exciting, but this is essentially a turntable with five adjustable bookstands. Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the. He used a reusable pocket notebook a hipster pda of the 1700s. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. Looks like it might be around 10 to 1012 long and maybe a little more than 1 wide and 34 to 58 thick. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and time. Its always full, and you can meet tourists from all over here also. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joiners shop on mulberry row. Aug 5, 2015 many years ago, as a kid, i visited monticello, thomas jefferson s estate near charlottesville, va. Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and.
Thomas jefferson revolving bookstand nc woodworker. As many as five books could be placed on it at a time. Other scholars believe that jefferson designed the bookstand for himself allowing him to hold several books open at the same time, without spreading them across a table. To understand the uss complex history with slavery, look to. Jeffersons bookstanda total geekgasm by naomi weiss. This ingenious handcrafted replica of the revolving 5volume book stand from jefferson s library in monticello is made of solid mahogany with handrubbed finish and boasts mortise and tenon and dovetailed construction with solid brass hinges and handcarved notches to adjust the angle of each book supportleaf. In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jefferson s plantation near charlottesville, virginia.
Monticello revolving bookstand book stands, monticello. Plans to build a darling farmhouse style coffee table with built in storage perfect for storing games, pillows, or blankets. The inventions of thomas jefferson interesting thing of. Thomas jefferson was a lifelong reader and learner who by 1814 had accumulated over 6000 books. Depends on what you have around for moulding profiles as to what would look right. Aug 21, 20 our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jefferson s own design. He also designed beds for his home that were built into alcoves on webs of rope hung from hooks, as well as automatic doors for his parlor. Aug 18, 2017 busts included jeffersons political nemesis. Nov 18, 2011 in 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jefferson s plantation near charlottesville, virginia. Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and had one built out of walnut. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joiners shop on mulberry row. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand replicate etsy. The beautifully detailed metal design elegantly accentuates every style of decor.
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A hole in the base of the stand implies that it might have, at one time, been mounted on a tripod, as a music stand would be. This piece holds up to 8 lbs and features 2 small chains with ball accents to weigh down pages of books. This is a jeffersonian revolving book stand that is similar to that originally constructed and used by thomas jefferson at monticello. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joiners shop on. Monticello thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand buy online in. The revolving book stand symbolizes jeffersons lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. Made of solid mahogany with a soft, handpolished finish, the rotating stand holds five books at adjustable angles on rests that fold down to form a 12 cube.
Intelligent, opinionated and controlling, he is remembered for his political leanings and also for his elaborately constructed virginia plantation, known as monticello. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic book stands. Revolving fivesided book stand probably designed by jefferson this cubeshaped book stand was probably designed by thomas jefferson to hold five books and allow the reader to rotate the stand, thus changing the book in view. Vintage mahogany monticello thomas jefferson revolving. Build the pillars for the fireplace surround out of mdf.
But historians later concluded that the stand was designed to hold books. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture and. This jefferson bookstand also makes a great display piece. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022. For pricing information, please visit our pricing page. It is believed that roubos book inspired thomas jeffersons design. The ingenious jefferson design revolving book stand reflects the third president quest for knowledge and his passion for clever, finelymade furnishings. To the east is his study, or cabinet, where, centrally placed by a writingtable, there resides a revolving bookstand, unique in that it is a finely wrought, wooden cube, faced with four small easels and a top surface upon which five open books can be displayed all at once and. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons own design.
A case of jeffersons personal items, specific to enlightenment philosophy, includes. Sorry about the poor quality video taken with ipod. The bookstand supports up to five books on a rotating base allowing the user to easily move from one open book. The bookstand supports up to five books on a rotating base allowing the user to. It appears to have been made according to jeffersons specifications. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention classroom. Included in his library was a woodworking book by andre roubo entitled lart du menuisier the.
Jefferson built a revolving book stand pictured below allowing him to have up to five volumes open at once. Sep 30, 2014 there is very little information about the original book stand, but from what i was able to glean from the monticello website, thomas jefferson had it built in 1810 at the joinery, which was the. Magichold 3 in 1 360 degree rotating height adjustable laptop tablet stand for bed,floor,compatible with ipad pro 12. The bookstands could also be folded down to make the stand into a cube. Among the many ingenious devices found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, the revolving bookstand perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons passion for. He was a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights motivating american. This desktop book stand is a perfect functional decor piece for storing and displaying cookbooks, recipes, books and more. The ingenious jeffersondesign revolving book stand reflects the third presidents quest for knowledge and his passion for clever, finelymade furnishings. Revolving bookstand view interactive version this revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joinery. Then, bob will join mack headley and the staff of the colonial williamsburg historic trades cabinetmaking shop to present the design and construction of three pieces of jefferson furniture.
The book stand was designed to support as many as five open books for reading and research. To understand the uss complex history with slavery, look. Jan, 2009 years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. Life and labor at monticello thomas jefferson exhibitions. My version of thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand by don. Nov 17, 2009 thomas jefferson s monticello revolving bookstand among the many ingenious devices found in jefferson s cabinet, this one perhaps most clearly suggests jefferson s passion for knowledge. This revolving book stand is a reproduction of the original found in jeffersons mansion, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish. The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. Among the many ingenious devices found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, the revolving bookstand perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons passion for knowledge. May 10, 2014 this jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in customdesigned and built furniture, lighting, items of function and objet d art. Jefferson knew of the importance of jotting down ideas, thoughts, and observations as they came to him. This cubeshaped book stand was probably designed by thomas. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting.
Jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. He created other devices for use in his home as well, including a revolving book stand with adjustable book rests and mechanical dumb waiters that allowed him to pull wine up to the dining room from the cellar. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention synonym. The four sides open and their inclination can be adjusted to any angle between 0 to 50 degrees. Jefferson is credited with inventing a macaroni machine, a revolving chair with a leg rest and writing arm, and new types of iron plows created especially for hillside plowing. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture. As luck would have it, both my sons attend ambrose, and my wife is a 4th grade teacher there, so it was a given that i would volunteer to build the project. Jefferson offered to sell his library to congress as a replacement for the collection destroyed by the british during the war of 1812. Browse through our wide selection of brands, like rebrilliant and. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books.
Included in his library was a woodworking book by andre roubo entitled lart du menuisier the art of the carpenter. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making. Made of solid mahogany with a soft, handpolished finish, the rotating table top book stand holds five books at adjustable angles on rests that fold down to form a 12 cube. You have searched for rotating book stand and this page displays the closest product matches we have for rotating book stand to buy online. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time. He came across a youtube item on the net about the historic thomas jefferson bookstand which holds up to five books and revolves on a. Choven is a westernstyle beer pub thats situated two streets away from rynok.
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