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Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, Reading Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, reading stand This is a charming piece full of character, the book
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Mid-19th Century Adam Style Antique Book Reading Stand

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Fruitwood

Arts and Crafts Beech and Brass Menu Podium, Reading Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts beech and brass menu podium, reading stand. This is a charming piece full of
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Book Reading Stand

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Brass

Music or Book Stand 19thc American Chippendale Style Mahogany on Tripod Base
By Palmer
Located in Savannah, GA
This unique floor-standing adjustable mahogany stand could accommodate both music or a book
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Book Reading Stand

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Oak, Book Trough, Stand, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, oak book trough, dating to the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century British Antique Book Reading Stand

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Oak

Small Antique Book Rest, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an appealing small antique book rest, ideal for the reading nook. Solid joints and construction
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Early 20th Century British Antique Book Reading Stand

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Pine

Victorian Telescopic Music / Reading Stand
By John Carter
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Telescopic Music / Reading Stand Telescopic brass pole with 2 circular Mahogany tops
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Brass, Iron

Antique Victorian Telescopic Music / Reading Stand
Victorian Telescopic Music / Reading Stand
H 53.94 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Early 20th Century French Folding Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your newspapers and magazines organized and neat in this elegant antique folding book holder
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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Reading Stand

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Bamboo

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique English wooden desk with reading stand Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Wood

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in
Victorian Mahogany, Over Bed Reading Stand Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany, over bed reading stand table, This is a very beautiful and versatile piece
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century White and Green Lacquered Wood Sicilian Lectern for Old Books
Located in Catania, Sicilia
, designed specifically to display and hold an old book with a touch of elegance and sophistication.This
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Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Antique Book Reading Stand

Materials

Wood

English Lectern or Book Stand of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English table top lectern, missal or book stand of brass, featuring a reading top with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Reading Stand

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Oak Ecclesiastical Gothic Adjustable Reading Table Lectern Stand
Located in Norwich, GB
A 19th century French oak fully adjustable reading table in the Ecclesiastical Gothic style. Circa
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Book Reading Stand

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Iron, Brass

Pair of Early Giltwood Book Stands Carved as Doves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of early giltwood book stands carved as doves mounted upon orbs, from the late 17th or early
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Book Reading Stand

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Oak, Giltwood

English Lyre-Shaped Book Lectern or Music Stand of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English table top lectern or missal book and music stand of brass from the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Metal, Brass

Antique Reader's Stand, English, Oak, Side Table, Book Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reader's stand. An English, oak side table with book trough, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Book Reading Stand

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Oak

Great Looking 1910s Arts and Crafts Bookcase / Book Trough and Magazine Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish European Arts & Crafts stand for reading material. If you are a collector of
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Book Reading Stand

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Oak

antique English mahogany reading table.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
the design. This table moves through the room on its four wheels The two adjustable book stands offer
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1870s English Antique Book Reading Stand

Materials

Mahogany

antique English mahogany reading table.
antique English mahogany reading table.
H 40.95 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
mechanism to adjust the tray. The slanted book rest with pen holder can stand or lay flat Original
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Reading Stand

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Brass

René Cerbelaud's Perfumery and Pharmacy Book
Located in Milano, IT
a comprehensive overview of ancient pharmaceutical and perfumery practices. Reading this book is
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Book Reading Stand

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Fabric

Philosopher Standing with a Book - Lithograph - 1785
Located in Roma, IT
fragments of obelisks; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living
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1780s Modern Antique Book Reading Stand

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Lithograph

19th Century French Carved Marble Statue of Young Girl Seated and Reading
Located in Dallas, TX
on a rock stool, and reading a book. One hand holds the book steady while the other follows the lines
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Late 19th Century French Antique Book Reading Stand

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Marble

"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by a. Biagioni, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
the bank is that of a nicely dressed older lady seated in a chair reading a book. The bank is in all
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1910s French Folk Art Antique Book Reading Stand

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Pottery

Antique Book Companion, English, Walnut, Rotary Bookstand, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book companion. An English, walnut rotary bookstand, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Walnut

Antique Original White Painted Hostess Stand Standing Desk from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
stand, reception desk or unique display for a special book. ** In light of current affairs and
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Book Reading Stand

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Wood

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Book Reading Stand

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Wood, Beech

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the top there are
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Reading Stand

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Regency Mahogany Library Table
H 27.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
A Moment of Quiet Reflection by Düsseldorf School Artist Henrik Nordenberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
, the act of reading, of losing oneself in the pages of a book, remains a constant source of joy and
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Book Reading Stand

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Oil, Canvas

Death Holds an Audience - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1785
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
alongside tombstones, and fragments of obelisks; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced
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1780s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

The Knight and his Horse - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1785
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
fragments of obelisks; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living
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1780s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

Two Soldiers - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1785
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living. Tiepolo’s Vari
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1780s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

Two Soldiers - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1795
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living. Tiepolo’s Vari
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1790s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

Woman Soldiers - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1785
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living. Tiepolo’s Vari
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1740s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

Chained Woman and Four Figures - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1785
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
fragments of obelisks; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living
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1740s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

The Young Man Sitting - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1785
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
obelisks; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living. Tiepolo’s
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1740s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

The Nynph and the Centaur - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1785
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
obelisks; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living. Tiepolo’s
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1740s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

Virgin of the Annunciation, Burgundy, early 15th century
Located in PARIS, FR
nephew Claus de Werve. Thus, the very original attitude of our Virgin, presenting the book, the reading
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Book Reading Stand

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Walnut

Man and Soldier with an Urn - Etching by G.B. Tiepolo - 1785
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Roma, IT
fragments of obelisks; in one plate, the figure of Death was reading a book, faced by a group of the living
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1780s Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Etching

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it stands as a testament to the era's craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Book Reading Stand

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Cane, Wood

18th or 19th Century Follower of Rubens. Judith and the Head of Holofernes. Oil
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Judith beheading Holofernes. The first account of this is found in the Bible, the deuteroncanical Book of
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Book Reading Stand

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Canvas, Oil

Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts & Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique three-door Arts & Crafts bookcase / book shelves with hand carved sculptural door panels
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Book Reading Stand

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Bronze, Brass

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Cheltenham, GB
); a ‘chromatrope table’ decorated with two North American birds (129,000 pieces of wood); a book stand
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Walnut, Satinwood, Ash, Boxwood

Stunning Antique Black Forest Fireplace Chair by Horrix w Excellent Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
I sat in this chair, I immediately wanted to grab a book and remain seated. 4. We were immediately
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Antique Book Reading Stand

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Oak, Upholstery

Pair of Regency Mahogany Tripod Occasional Tables or Music and Reading Stands
Located in Heswall, Wirral
Pair of Regency mahogany tripod occasional tables or music/reading stands with tilting tops
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1810s British Regency Antique Book Reading Stand

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Mahogany

Regency Penwork Sycamore Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
pieces. Stands on four pressed brass ball feet. Pressed engraved brass side handles. The box has two
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19th Century British Regency Antique Book Reading Stand

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Sycamore

'The Young Artist' Modern British Mid Century Master Drawing Illustration
By Steven Spurrier
Located in London, GB
Streatfield’s ‘The Circus is Coming’ and wrote his own book for children on the subject. Ironically, although
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Book Reading Stand

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Pastel

'Artist and Muse' Modern British Mid Century Master Drawing Illustration
By Steven Spurrier
Located in London, GB
Streatfield’s ‘The Circus is Coming’ and wrote his own book for children on the subject. Ironically, although
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Book Reading Stand

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Pencil

Big Oak Reading Stand or Book Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique oak book stand or reading stand. Completely in perfect condition. Three parts
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Early 1900s British Antique Book Reading Stand

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Oak

Big Oak Reading Stand or Book Stand
Big Oak Reading Stand or Book Stand
H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
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
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Late 19th Century English Antique Book Reading Stand

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Iron, Metal, Brass

Georgian Adjustable Reading Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
an adjustable reading stand, central turned column with tripod base, cabriole legs and pad feet
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18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Wood

Georgian Adjustable Reading Stand
Georgian Adjustable Reading Stand
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
Empire Reading Stand or Lectern
Located in Berlin, DE
Walnut podium stand with rectangular height top, with book rest and document compartment, on square
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19th Century French Empire Antique Book Reading Stand

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Ormolu

Empire Reading Stand or Lectern
Empire Reading Stand or Lectern
H 51.19 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
George III Mahogany Adjustable Reading Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English George III mahogany adjustable reading stand, the adjustable support with concealed book
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18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Reading or Music Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Mahogany reading or music stand A very fine quality piece, the stand has an
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany And Ebony Inlaid Reading Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Ratcheted book holder over a turned support , tripartite legs , brass casters.
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19th Century British Regency Antique Book Reading Stand

George III Mahogany Quartet Music / Reading Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Octagonal top with four triangular ratcheted book or sheet music holders, side drawers with brass
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1760s English George III Antique Book Reading Stand

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III figured mahogany adjustable reading or music stand, the ratcheted top with a removable
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Book Reading Stand

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Brass

Antique Music Stand, Adjustable Reading Lectern Table, Leveson London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique music stand, a two-tier, adjustable reading lectern table by Leveson of London
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Book Reading Stand

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Walnut

19th Century William IV Rosewood Book Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique rosewood wood reading stand / book stand / music stand height adjustable, also
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1820s British William IV Antique Book Reading Stand

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Rosewood

19th Century William IV Rosewood Book Stand
19th Century William IV Rosewood Book Stand
H 42.4 in W 20.1 in D 15.7 in
Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand with Reading Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' stand with reading lamp This is a charming piece full of
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Book Reading Stand

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Pine

Antique French Magazine Book Rack Stand Bookcase Oak Barley Twist Caned
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French oak caned barley twist magazine rack or book stand~~circa 1920s Charming decorative
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Antique Book Reading Stand

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Cane, Oak

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique book reading stand you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every antique book reading stand was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique book reading stand — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique book reading stand is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Book Reading Stand?

Prices for an antique book reading stand start at $553 and top out at $1,779 with the average selling for $1,135.