Custom made thomas jeffersons revolving bookcase by. May 20, 2012 i believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. This revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joinery. In that book is a description of a folding twosided music stand with a ratcheting mechanism to allow for angle adjustment. Two of these inventions include the writing desk and the jefferson revolving bookstand. So, he invented a revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view. When assembled the hanging book shelf is about an inch from vertical at the bottom picture attached. The bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original made at monticello. 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. Islam and the founders by denise spellberg in this months revolving bookstand feature. Thomas jefferson reproductions daniel hrinko box maker. Concluding with a chapter on thomas jeffersons unique interpretation of palladios work as well as palladianism in the early united states, this book is a great read for those interested in the origins of jeffersons architectural style.
Holding multiple books at adjustable angles, it is well suited for crosschecking information from several sources while keeping reference works handy. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand latch finewoodworking. 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. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture and. I recently built a replica of thomas jeffersons revolving book stand. Mar 21, 20 since 2007 he has returned several times to the robert h. 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. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jefferson s cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jefferson s own design. Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans. I believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. Recently theres also been some interest in thomas jeffersons bookstand. Revolving fivesided book stand probably designed by jefferson.
Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and had one built out of walnut. The five sided rotating bookstand, now referred to as the thomas jefferson bookstand, could only make me wonder how curious and studious a man jefferson must have been. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the. The inventions of thomas jefferson interesting thing of. Book stands thomas jefferson furniture projects drafting desk hand tools woodworking plans workshop ideas unique spinning many years ago, as a kid, i visited monticello, thomas jefferson s estate near charlottesville, va.
Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network. This revolving bookstand is a reproduction of the original found in thomas jefferson s home, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish. The ingenious jeffersondesign revolving book stand reflects the third president quest for knowledge and his passion for clever, finelymade furnishings. Thomas jefferson was a lifelong reader and learner who. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention synonym. Roy underhill will present the construction of jeffersons revolving bookstand and ideas about furniture that jefferson likely encountered in france. As always, these demonstrations will concentrate on period methods of workmanship, and close. 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. In 2007, when congressman keith ellison borrowed a quran once owned by thomas jefferson pictured above for his ceremonial oath of office, he renewed a debate as old as the american republic. Apr 08, 2014 here is the final shot of the jeffersonian revolving book stand. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. Its become another project on my long list of projects. Since 2007 he has returned several times to the robert h.
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. In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jeffersons plantation near charlottesville, virginia. The best plans for thomas jefferson book standrdm168 free download pdf and video. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making reproductions for the shops monticello collection. Not terribly exciting, but this is essentially a turntable with five adjustable bookstands. As always, these demonstrations will concentrate on period methods of workmanship, and closeup video monitoring will show the processes in detail. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking. Sep 30, 2014 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. Thomas jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. The revolving book stand symbolizes jefferson s lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship.
See more ideas about thomas jefferson, book stands. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022 thomas jeffersons writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. Years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and ea.
Jul 19, 20 bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making reproductions for the shops monticello collection. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Among the many ingenious devices found in jeffersons cabinet, this one perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons passion for knowledge. The bookstands could also be folded down to make the stand into a cube. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand johnsonarts. Book stands thomas jefferson furniture projects drafting desk hand tools woodworking plans workshop ideas unique spinning many years ago, as a kid, i visited monticello, thomas jeffersons estate near charlottesville, va.
The book stand was designed to support as many as five open books for reading and research. This revolving bookstand is a reproduction of the original found in thomas jeffersons home, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish. 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. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. It is believed that roubos book inspired thomas jeffersons design. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. Thomas jefferson monticello revolving bookstand unique. This book stand is a linebyline reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jefferson s own design. Season 28 episode 4 26m 46s video has closed captioning. Among the many ingenious devices found in jefferson s cabinet, this one perhaps most clearly suggests jefferson s passion for knowledge. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time. Its great for crosschecking information from several sources or just keeping reference books and current reading handy.
Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022 thomas jefferson s writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. This jefferson bookstand also makes a great display piece. One of our offerings is the jefferson book stand, found in monticello. 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. Bluprint woodworking get plans for thomas jefferson book standrdm168. The solid walnut stand, designed to sit on a tripod was made at the monticello joinery, supervised by james dinsmore and john hemings. 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. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously. For pricing information, please visit our pricing page. Jan, 2009 years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. In order to bring the shelf vertical i installed a wooden two piece latch. Life and labor at monticello thomas jefferson exhibitions.
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. The ingenious jefferson design revolving book stand reflects the third president quest for knowledge and his passion for clever, finelymade furnishings. The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs he found in paris. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. As many as five books could be placed on it at a time. As many as five books could be placed on this bookstand, which was probably made at monticello according to jeffersons design. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. 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. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square.
Smith international center for jefferson studies at monticello as a visiting scholar to research jeffersons interest in fossils, botany, anthropology, geology and mineralogy as well as jeffersons extensive collection of books on science. This entry was posted on tuesday, april 8th, 2014 at 4. This book stand is a linebyline reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons own design. Jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. 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. 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.
Upon visiting monticello, one is introduced to some of the modern inventions that jefferson was known to have developed through the help of the monticello joinery. Here is the final shot of the jeffersonian revolving book stand. It is currently on display in the cabinet room of the house. Thomas jeffersons monticello revolving bookstand among the many ingenious devices found in jeffersons cabinet, this one perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons passion for knowledge. 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. 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. The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. This revolving book stand is a reproduction of the original found in jeffersons mansion, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the cabinet. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist. You have searched for carousel revolving bookcase and this page displays the closest product matches we have for carousel revolving bookcase to buy online. Jeffersons revolving bookstand book stands, drafting desk. 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. One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jefferson s plantation near charlottesville, virginia. It appears to have been made according to jeffersons specifications. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking blog. Thomas jefferson the revolving bookstand was once thought to be a music stand allowing a small group of musicians could gather around it when playing. Roy underhill will present the construction of jefferson s revolving bookstand and ideas about furniture that jefferson likely encountered in france.
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