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Antique Wood Book Stand

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand

Located in East Hampton, NY

Early 19th century book stand in carved wood, gilded and painted in the Venetian style..... grotto style book rest.

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Early 19th Century Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand
Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand

Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and wood revolving book stand with 4 brass mesh divider sections on brass tripod base with twisted legs.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Brass

Victorian Era Sculpted & Painted Rattan Magazine Book Stand
Victorian Era Sculpted & Painted Rattan Magazine Book Stand

Victorian Era Sculpted & Painted Rattan Magazine Book Stand

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Spectacular Victorian "stick and ball" era molded and sculpted rattan magazine or book holder. Large Size and expandable to hold many pieces of your favorite reading Material. Comp...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Brass

English Book Rack or Stand of Mahogany with Brass Handles
English Book Rack or Stand of Mahogany with Brass Handles

English Book Rack or Stand of Mahogany with Brass Handles

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English table top book rack or library stand (trough) or mahogany, from the late 19th century, featuring a novel design with original brass lifting handles on opposing ends.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Wood Book Stand

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Brass, Metal

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Caddy on Later Stand
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Caddy on Later Stand

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Caddy on Later Stand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a picture of an English Regency book caddy with spindle divider joined by spindled ends and finials on top of end rails, supported by later mahogany round turned pedestal and...

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1830s English Regency Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

19th Century Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand with Tripod Base
19th Century Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand with Tripod Base

19th Century Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand with Tripod Base

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and wood revolving book stand with 3 brass mesh divider sections on brass tripod base.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Brass

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy in the late 19th century circa 1880, the sculptural lectern rests on bold scrolled back legs over a shaped and s...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Book Stand

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Paint, Wood

English Caned Bergere Book Trough on Stand of Beechwood from the Edwardian Era
English Caned Bergere Book Trough on Stand of Beechwood from the Edwardian Era

English Caned Bergere Book Trough on Stand of Beechwood from the Edwardian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English two-tiered book trough or library book stand of beech-wood from the Edwardian era, featuring a canted and half-slatted upper tier with caned bergere sides (for dis...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood, Beech, Cane

Old Oak Craftsman Magazine Rack Or Book Stand 1920s  W/ Bottom Platform Or Shelf
Old Oak Craftsman Magazine Rack Or Book Stand 1920s  W/ Bottom Platform Or Shelf

Old Oak Craftsman Magazine Rack Or Book Stand 1920s W/ Bottom Platform Or Shelf

Located in Monrovia, CA

This Is An Old Oak Craftsman Magazine Rack Or Book Stand From The 1920s With A Bottom Platform Or Shelf. Beautiful Oak Wooden Book Stand Or Magazine Rack Has A Dark Stain. This Bo...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

1910 English Book Rack
1910 English Book Rack

1910 English Book Rack

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s English book rack. I’m actually not sure what this was used for. It has 5 holes drilled on the inside of it. Nice inlay, brass casters.

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1910s Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Pair French Antique Side Chests w/ "Faux Book" 'Real Leather Book Spines' Design
Pair French Antique Side Chests w/ "Faux Book" 'Real Leather Book Spines' Design

Pair French Antique Side Chests w/ "Faux Book" 'Real Leather Book Spines' Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pair of raised side chests with leather book designed fronts, from the early 20th century. These antique side chests from France each feature beautiful book-matched veneer t...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Book Stand

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Leather, Wood

Italian 17th Century Lutrin - Book Rest
Italian 17th Century Lutrin - Book Rest

Italian 17th Century Lutrin - Book Rest

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 17th century Lutrin - Book Rest from the Veneto region of Italy. An eagle form beautifully crafted in polychromed walnut - now resting on its stand. A lion adorns t...

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17th Century Italian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Inlaid 19c. False-front Book Cabinet/End Table
Inlaid 19c. False-front Book Cabinet/End Table

Inlaid 19c. False-front Book Cabinet/End Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cabinet with false front, having its top and sides decorated in geometric parquetry; locking hinged top over false drawer and row of old book spines, raised on fine cabriole legs.

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19th Century French Antique Wood Book Stand

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Leather, Wood

1800s Victorian Book Stand Reticulated
1800s Victorian Book Stand Reticulated

1800s Victorian Book Stand Reticulated

Located in North Miami, FL

1800s English Victorian book stand, oak bookshelves on a reticulated, incised iron base and castors.  

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Metal

Large Antique Carved Wooden Cherub Book Stand on Pedestal
Large Antique Carved Wooden Cherub Book Stand on Pedestal

Large Antique Carved Wooden Cherub Book Stand on Pedestal

Located in Esbeek, NL

An impressive antique hand-carved wooden cherub lectern or book stand, dating from the early 18th century The beautifully carved winged cherub is depicted balancing gracefully on a t...

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Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Rare 1920's music/book/lectern stand with storage
Rare 1920's music/book/lectern stand with storage

Rare 1920's music/book/lectern stand with storage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare Music/book stand, it is made of solid oakwood, the top is adjustable, I have seen many book/music stand, but never seen with the storage together, the paina of t...

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1920s North American Antique Wood Book Stand

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Metal

19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press on Wooden Stand
19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press on Wooden Stand

19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press on Wooden Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Cast iron book presses, such as this French one mounted to a wooden stand, were used to bind books in the 1800s. The iron is embellished with copper-h...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Book Stand

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Metal, Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Book Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Canterbury, Edwardian
Antique Arts & Crafts Book Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Canterbury, Edwardian

Antique Arts & Crafts Book Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Canterbury, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Arts & Crafts book stand. An English, mahogany magazine rack or Canterbury, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Of delightful form and attractive presen...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand
Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand

Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand. Item features solid brass accents, folding ends, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nic...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Wood Book Stand

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Brass

Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830
Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830

Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830

Located in San Francisco, CA

Leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined with Italian marbleized paper and having a small lidded compartment within. Englan...

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Book Stand

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Leather, Wood

Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand
Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand

Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Italian Venetian Rococo style four-shelved gilt-wood carved étagère book or display stand. The bowed front shelves, each surmounted with "S" scrolled carved supports and toppe...

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

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Unusual Antique Department Store Book Stand
Unusual Antique Department Store Book Stand

Unusual Antique Department Store Book Stand

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H 42.25 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in

Unusual Antique Department Store Book Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Very unusual antique American department store book stand.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Wood Book Stand

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Metal

18th Century Italian Book Stand
18th Century Italian Book Stand

18th Century Italian Book Stand

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H 6.5 in W 15 in D 11.5 in

18th Century Italian Book Stand

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful antique carved wood gilt decorated and painted book stand

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

19th Century Painted French Altar with Book Stand
19th Century Painted French Altar with Book Stand

19th Century Painted French Altar with Book Stand

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H 34.5 in W 72.5 in D 28.75 in

19th Century Painted French Altar with Book Stand

Located in Cardiff, CA

This is a fabulous antique French altar and is Primitive in it's decoration so that can be so versatile and has great potential. Size is not too big making it a great piece for any r...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood, Paint

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century

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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Nye displayed four items: a table with the top exhibiting a mosaic ship in full sail (claimed to incorporate 110,800 pieces of wood); a ‘chromatrope table’ decorated with two North A...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Boxwood, Ash, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century French Wooden Book Stand
19th Century French Wooden Book Stand

19th Century French Wooden Book Stand

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H 61.6 in W 28.5 in D 28.1 in

19th Century French Wooden Book Stand

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th-century French wooden book stand showcases remarkable craftsmanship with a beautifully aged patina that enhances its sculptural form.

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19th Century French Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

1850s Baroque Style Sicilian Book Stand in Hand-Craved Gilded Wood
1850s Baroque Style Sicilian Book Stand in Hand-Craved Gilded Wood

1850s Baroque Style Sicilian Book Stand in Hand-Craved Gilded Wood

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A Baroque-style Sicilian book stand made from hand-carved gilded wood. This antique piece showcases intricate craftsmanship typical of the Baroque period, characterized by its elabor...

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Mid-19th Century Sicilian Baroque Revival Antique Wood Book Stand

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Giltwood

19th Century Dutch Wooden Book Stand
19th Century Dutch Wooden Book Stand

19th Century Dutch Wooden Book Stand

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H 15 in W 15 in D 11 in

19th Century Dutch Wooden Book Stand

Located in High Point, NC

Made in the Netherlands, this 19th century book stand casts a captivating spell. The wooden folding frame is cut in curves and waves, unfurling to collect an ongoing read or a cheris...

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19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood, Paint

18c French Antique Tall Book Stand from Alsace
18c French Antique Tall Book Stand from Alsace

18c French Antique Tall Book Stand from Alsace

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H 61.5 in W 20 in D 24.5 in

18c French Antique Tall Book Stand from Alsace

Located in New Orleans, LA

A rare and elegant 18th-century French tall book stand originating from Alsace, a region known for its distinctive blend of French and Germanic craftsmanship.

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18th Century French Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

19th Century William IV Rosewood Book Stand
19th Century William IV Rosewood Book Stand

19th Century William IV Rosewood Book Stand

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H 42.4 in W 20.1 in D 15.7 in

19th Century William IV Rosewood Book Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful antique rosewood wood reading stand / book stand / music stand height adjustable, also the corner of the blade adjustable.

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1820s British William IV Antique Wood Book Stand

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Rosewood

19th Century French Wooden Book Stand With Original Patina
19th Century French Wooden Book Stand With Original Patina

19th Century French Wooden Book Stand With Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French wooden book stand with original patina is a refined example of ecclesiastical craftsmanship and timeless design.

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19th Century French Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Book Stand
19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Book Stand

19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Book Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Italian painted and parcel-gilt book stand. It is a great decorative accessory and also doubles as book/painting stand.

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood, Giltwood

English Adjustable Floor-Standing Book Lectern or Reading Stand
English Adjustable Floor-Standing Book Lectern or Reading Stand

English Adjustable Floor-Standing Book Lectern or Reading Stand

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English adjustable book lectern or reading stand - the book rest of oak mounted to a stand of brass and affixed to a table top of oak with a brass column support with four...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Wood Book Stand

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Giltwood and Painted Book Stand from Spain, 18th Century
Antique Giltwood and Painted Book Stand from Spain, 18th Century

Antique Giltwood and Painted Book Stand from Spain, 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

From Spain, this antique giltwood and painted book stand dates to the 1700s. The center rectangular area in red has two small gilded motifs on the bottom for supporting a book or mus...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Wood Book Stand

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Giltwood, Wood

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century
Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

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H 15.25 in W 11.13 in D 13 in

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This incredibly interesting antique bookstand is from Northern Europe (likely Netherlands or Flanders) and has been carved from walnut wood. It can also be considered a Bible stand o...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Wood Book Stand

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Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand, circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand, circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand, circa 1910

By Roycroft

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak little journey bookstand by Roycroft offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper counter over two mortise and tenon shelves, circa 1900. M...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak and Cast Iron Library Dictionary Book Stand circa 1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak and Cast Iron Library Dictionary Book Stand circa 1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak and Cast Iron Library Dictionary Book Stand circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts library or parlor dictionary book stand offers cast iron quadrapod base with cabriole legs and pierced cast foliate lower shelf surmounted by adjustable disp...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wrought Iron

Adjustable Fretwork Mahogany Book Rest or, Lutrin
Adjustable Fretwork Mahogany Book Rest or, Lutrin

Adjustable Fretwork Mahogany Book Rest or, Lutrin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Adjustable Fretwork mahogany book rest or, Lutrin This is a charming piece, it is larger than normal and made in beautifully figured walnut, it dates from the end of the 19th Cent...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Oversized nineteenth century Antique Book Press, Mahogany and Oak
Oversized nineteenth century Antique Book Press, Mahogany and Oak

Oversized nineteenth century Antique Book Press, Mahogany and Oak

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An impressive 19th century continental large book press in mahogany and oak with a large iron and wood handle.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Antique Adjustable Book Rest, English, Sheet Music, Lectern Rack, Victorian
Antique Adjustable Book Rest, English, Sheet Music, Lectern Rack, Victorian

Antique Adjustable Book Rest, English, Sheet Music, Lectern Rack, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique adjustable book rest. An English, mahogany sheet music or lectern rack, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Pleasing antique rest, ideal for public spea...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End
Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End

Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End

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H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 6.11 in

Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

Swiss Black Forest extending book stand, book end. Carved in Black Forest linden wood with two end panels decorated with bears on all fours standing in front of a tree.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Cat Book Stand Black Forest
Cat Book Stand Black Forest

Cat Book Stand Black Forest

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H 7.09 in W 17.13 in D 6.11 in

Cat Book Stand Black Forest

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

Antique late 19th century carved rare Black Forest extended cat book stand. The stand modelled as twin cats holding their pray at each side. Each end hinged at the base allowing the ...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Vintage Adjustable Dictionary/Bible/Book Stand
Vintage Adjustable Dictionary/Bible/Book Stand

Vintage Adjustable Dictionary/Bible/Book Stand

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Adjustable Dictionary/Bible/Book Stand

Located in Oakville, CT

Manufactured by "Geo. J. Flanagan" in Chicago, Il in 1912, this Oak and metal book stand would look great in any application.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Book Stand

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Metal

Antique Book Box on Stand, England, 19th Century
Antique Book Box on Stand, England, 19th Century

Antique Book Box on Stand, England, 19th Century

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H 19.25 in W 17.25 in D 14 in

Antique Book Box on Stand, England, 19th Century

Located in Norwalk, CT

Charming small table in the form of stacked books that opens to reveal a storage cavity. The "books" are a series titled "Les Mystères au Paris". Inside the box is a small tray and a...

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Wood Book Stand

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Leather, Wood

Antique Federal Style Slant Front Magazine or Book Stand / Cabinet
Antique Federal Style Slant Front Magazine or Book Stand / Cabinet

Antique Federal Style Slant Front Magazine or Book Stand / Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An antique Federal style slant front magazine or book stand / cabinet.

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Late 19th Century Federal Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty
Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty

Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique, high-quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand circa 1910, crafted in the manner of Liberty. This piece is solid and robust, boasting no loose joints or woodworm. ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase - Quality Book Trough Magazine Stand C1920
Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase - Quality Book Trough Magazine Stand C1920

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase - Quality Book Trough Magazine Stand C1920

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Book Trough Stand, serving as a bookcase and magazine rack from around 1920. This piece is sturdy and durable, with no loose joints or woodworm, represe...

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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning small table top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books Please note the delivery fee l...

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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

English Regency Mahogany Lyre Form Book Stand or Display, C. 1815 - 1830
English Regency Mahogany Lyre Form Book Stand or Display, C. 1815 - 1830

English Regency Mahogany Lyre Form Book Stand or Display, C. 1815 - 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

Raised on simple bun feet, the stand is compact yet visually commanding, with the warm glow of aged mahogany highlighting the rich figuring of the wood grain.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Book Stand

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Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique wood book stand you’re looking for. Each antique wood book stand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the antique wood book stand you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique wood book stand is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Baroque and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Betjemanns & Sons, Oscar Bruno Bach and Roycroft each produced at least one beautiful antique wood book stand that is worth considering.

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The average selling price for an antique wood book stand at 1stDibs is $1,650, while they’re typically $445 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

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