Desk Bookstand
19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The open top supports books, the bottom drawers for letters, stationery, etc.
Rich mahogany finish with satinwood banding.
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
1969 Teak Danish Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen Draws Cabinet Bar Keys
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Milano, IT
1969 teak "boomerang" desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen (firstly designed in 1956), Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 34.26 in
Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk with Secret Drawer, 1830s
By Antonio Sotomayor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Discover the timeless charm of a Victorian desk crafted in England in 1830. This elegant Cuban
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Nye’s stock including a bookstand decorated with tropical birds and the use of such birds on boxes
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut, Satinwood, Ash, Boxwood
1950s Atomic Age Metal Book Stand Rack Midcentury
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and versatile metal bookstand or bookholder desk tabletop use, circa 1950s, Classic American
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest
Located in Carimate, Como
decorative bookstand could be ideal, beautifully crafted and detailed in the frames, bun feet and with its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss.
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand with sliding
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Fruitwood
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H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 6.97 in
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp in Leather
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky, desk lamp, model ‘A704’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Blue Aluminum by James Irvine
By Danese Milano, James Irvine
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.48 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Large Book Stand in White Aluminum by James Irvine
By Danese Milano, James Irvine
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.48 in W 35.44 in D 4.93 in
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Medium Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine
By Danese Milano, James Irvine
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.48 in W 17.72 in D 4.93 in
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine
By Danese Milano, James Irvine
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.48 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Antique Hand Carved & Great Condition Swiss Black Forest Bear Book Rack Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
decorative bookstand with sliding and folding bookends is totally original and in perfect condition. It opens
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Wood
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H 5 in W 13.7 in D 5.5 in
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By laura gonzalez
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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
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Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
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Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By Maurice Calka, LeLeu Deshays
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
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Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
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Fabulous Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid-Century Modern
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is a breathtaking, rare, rosewood desk by Jens Quistgaard of Dansk for Peter Lovig Nielsen. It was made in Denmark and has gorgeous rosewood grain across the top. This desk feat...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the beginning of the 20th century.
Made of oak wood.
Very good condition.
Dimensions: height 107 cm / width 100 cm / depth 47 cm.
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Louis Philippe Secretaires
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Oak
19th Century Louis XVI Country French Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Louis XVI Country French Secretary Desk is the epitome of efficiency with style! Artfully hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a slant front design wher...
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17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and historic 17th century English carved oak dowry chest.
Made of solid oak in England, circa 1600-1650.
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Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, wood and mother of pearl, Scotland 1870, H613
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Scandinavian Desk Model A10 by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Sweden
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Scandinavian Modern desk made by Lelangs Mobelfabrik in the 1960s. This stunningly shaped desk had been refinished and in great condition.
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H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
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By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
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Jugendstil Settee with Ebony, Birch and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
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HMN Danish Modern Rosewood and Chrome Adjustable Reading Tray Table Stand
By HMN Denmark
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern ergonomic bedside reading stand in rosewood and chrome manufactured by H.M.N., Denmark circa 1970s. Features a tilting tray and a small fixed table designed with s...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
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H 33 in W 34.25 in D 18.5 in
Federal Birch Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
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By Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
. Keep your books organized on your desk with this modern vintage bookstand / shelf.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Walnut
Danish Mahogany Corner Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1956
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
of the desk a wide bookstand and a small cabinet for drinks.
In the top drawer you find an extra
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Shapland & Petter Revolving Bookstand
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A late 19th century desk or tabletop mahogany revolving bookstand by Shapland & Petter.
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Antique 1890s English Bookcases
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Country French Pine Farmhouse Podium Lectern Desk or Bookstand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French farmhouse style lectern stand, podium, desk, or book stand/music stand
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20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
18th Century Mahogany Bookstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful and rare George II period solid mahogany library bookstand of excellent proportions
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Italian 18th Century Table Lectern Carved Giltwood Turning Bookstand
Located in Milan, IT
bookstand or music stand on four circular feet. This antique reading bookstand is adjustable and the turning
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
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Spruce
18th Century Italian Table Lectern Gilt Wood Turning Bookstand
Located in Milan, IT
bookstand or music stand on four curling feet. This antique reading bookstand is adjustable and the turning
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
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Spruce
19th Century Spanish Wooden Bookstand with Hand Carved Shell Shape
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish Wooden Bookstand with hand carved Shell Shape.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Desk Sets
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Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Ocher Painted Table Lectern Bookstand from Bologna
Located in Milan, IT
18th century Italian carved painted table Lectern, an antique spruce wood bookstand or music stand
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian More Desk Accessories
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Spruce
H 8.67 in W 16.15 in D 12.6 in
18th Century Italian Bookstand Louis XVI Hand Carving Turning Table Lectern
Located in Milan, IT
wood bookstand or music stand carved with scrolling motifs centered by a cherub head and painted in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
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Spruce
H 8.67 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in
Contemporary Brown Embossed Leather Bookstand with Rose Quartz and Malachite
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful and luxurious book stand covered in crocodile embossed leather, with rose quartz and malachite cabochons adorning each end. This book stand was designed to display Assoul...
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2010s European Desk Sets
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Italian Baroque Style Faux Marble Painted Table Lectern Bookstand, circa 1780
Located in Milan, IT
18th century Italian Baroque style carved painted table Lectern, an antique spruce wood bookstand
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque More Desk Accessories
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H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
1955 Teak "Boomerang" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Teak "boomerang" desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Danish modern design for Hedendsted Møbelindustri
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mid-Century Modern 1955 Teak "Boomerang" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
bookstand and a small cabinet bar.
Complete with the two original keys.
This desk has the more elegant
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
H 28.35 in W 59.45 in D 34.65 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding original antique American quarter-sawn oak slant fronted school desk. In very good
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Italian Walnut and Walnut Veneereed Secretaire, ca. 1800, in Georgian Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
fold down desk opening to reveal a number of smaller drawers, some hidden, the writing surface with an
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian George III Secretaires
H 62.75 in W 42.75 in D 20 in
Italian Modernist Glass Bookstand
Located in Danville, CA
Fine Modernist glass bookstand constructed of 1/2" glass with invisibly bonded joinery. A top
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
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Glass
19th Century Italian Table Lectern Carved Walnut Bookstand
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy an early 19th century carved table lectern, an antique rectangular walnut bookstand or
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
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Handsome Large Book Stand / Lectern, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
dating to c.1900. The base diameter measures 6 3/4" in diameter. The bookstand spans 14 1/2" wide (max
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Antique Bookstand, English, Edwardian Mobile Book Shelf, Mahogany, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 8.86 in
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Located in Ijzendijke, NL
bookends hand carved Swiss
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand with sliding and folding
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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Books
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Located in Morristown, NJ
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Located in Lisse, NL
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Located in New York, NY
Simple, angled bookstand in maple, produced c. 1940's. Good for a desk or library table.
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Rosewood Bookstand
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable rosewood bookstand, circa 1950.
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Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An exceptionally elegant early 19th c. English mahogany writing desk with pierced gallery at the
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By Kooijmans
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Desk Bookstand For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk bookstand for your home. A desk bookstand — often made from wood, softwood and spruce — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk bookstand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each desk bookstand bearing Louis XVI, Modern or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. A well-made desk bookstand has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mel Smilow are consistently popular.
How Much is a Desk Bookstand?
Prices for a desk bookstand start at $200 and top out at $7,900 with the average selling for $1,234.
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