Posted by: parkersmood | June 26, 2008

What is this in Wright’s Study?

I was looking at the blogs that I usually frequent, and I found a great picture of N.T. Wright at work in his study (I love seeing people’s work spaces) on Ben Witherington’s blog.    The reason I am reposting this picture is because I want to know about the device that Wright is using to prop up his books.  I would have completely missed it, but my wife, looking over my shoulder, called my attention to this glorious piece of furniture.  It appears to be a five sided book holder (which I presume is resting on a lazy-susan mechanism of some sort, so that it can spin).  Does anyone know what this is called? Where one can purchase it? Where one can find the plans to build it (or something similar to it)?  I may be taking a trip to home depot soon to buy some brass hinges, a lazy susan, molding, and some lumber to see if I can build something comparable (I keep thinking of Homer Simpson building his outdoor grill and the monstrosity which was the final product).


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  1. Indeed, that is an impressive piece of furniture. As an OT guy, I’m glad to see that Wright has a copy of the BHS handy!

  2. Hahaha…that is where my eye went to first as well.

  3. I just like looking at Wright.

    BTW, I can build you one. $100 and away!

  4. Someone in a discussion group from librarything, in which I am apart of, was able to ID the furniture. Apparently it was invented by Thomas Jefferson and the original is on display at his former home, Monticello. I have a link where you can spin the book holder. Check it out if you get the chance. It also turns out the reproductions are $600! (Yikes)

    Thanks to autodafe for the information!

    I may take you up on your offer, Jeremy.

  5. This has NOTHING to do with this post, BUT, I really wanted to email you and tell you about the LAKELAND REVIVAL. God.tv broadcasts live every night.

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