Items Similar to Magazine Rack Walnut Centennial Exhibition, circa 1876
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7
Magazine Rack Walnut Centennial Exhibition, circa 1876
About the Item
Fine quality American magazine rack (also known as a canterbury) exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876. Unusual to find an American example, as most are of English manufacture and quite ubiquitous. Of Charles Eastlake design, the open fretwork to the top and sides; the Fine figured walnut to the body and drawer front with highly carved handle; the Fine quality wood grain and patina throughout, make this an exceptional example of Americana. The emblem and logo to the mid front panel further enhance the desirability of this magazine rack and gives provenance to the "International Exhibition, Memorial Hall 1876". This event was also referred to as the Philadelphia World's Fair of 1876. The typewriter and telephone were new inventions introduced at this important exposition, which was host to 35 countries opening May 10 and running to November 10, 1876 in celebration of our nation's 100th anniversary.
A canterbury such as this example would have been used for sheet music, papers, and documents, as well as for magazines and newspapers, in homes of the wealthy and was a definite symbol of upper society.
Dimensions: 35 1/2" high x 19 1/2" wide x 14 1/4" deep
Provenance: Same family owned the piece from it's original manufacture in 1876. Passed down in the family to California where I acquired it in a 1978 estate sale. It has been in my personal collection for 40 years.
- Attributed to:Charles Locke Eastlake (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Walnut,Fretwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1876
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU97328839353
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 1976
1stDibs seller since 2013
246 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
Associations
Art Dealers Association of America
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Incline Village, NV
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Lady's Vintage Black Mink Hat by I. Magnin & Co. Circa 1965By I. MagninLocated in Incline Village, NVWell made black mink hat designed and sold by I. Magnin & Company in the mid 1960's. The style, undoubtedly worn and made popular by Julie Christie in t...Category
Antique 1860s American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
MaterialsFur
- Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870sBy Tunbridge WareLocated in Incline Village, NVThis Tunbridge box still bank is indigenous to the Tunbridge ware cottage industries of the town of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England in the 18th and 19th c...Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
MaterialsWood
- Unique English Oak Side Chair, Circa 1885Located in Incline Village, NVLate 19th century very unique English side chair in solid oak with carved back in floral motif. Two long vertical open slats (one to each side of the back) add to the unique design o...Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Staffordshire Cottage Still Bank, English, circa 1880By StaffordshireLocated in Incline Village, NVVery attractive and well-made decorative and colorful Staffordshire porcelain money box or savings bank; made in England, indicative of the style potters from that region employed, circa 1880. Nicely detailed with green floral facie, orange double pane windows and front door, and a white painted cottage with brown steps and green fauna at entry. There were no "coin traps" or provisions for coin removal so banks such as these are rare since smashing or breaking the bank was the only method by which the money could be retrieved. The bank is in very good all original condition with only a minor "hairline" repair to one of the chimney stacks (see image). It is very sound and done a long time ago and is hardly noticeable. Being a cross collectible, this would be a very unique addition for a Staffordshire collector indeed (the subject being a money box), or a welcome compliment to any still bank...Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Toys
MaterialsPorcelain
- Diamond and Gold Victorian Necklace, circa 1895Located in Incline Village, NV14-karat white gold diamond necklace comprised of five drops on gold chain. There are 13 diamonds on each drop. Each drop is 7/16" long (3/4" including chain section.) Original ne...Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
MaterialsGold
- Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875Located in Incline Village, NVLovely child's mid-Victorian hardwood rocking chair, ebonized with hand painted polychromed floral stenciling to the top back rail in colors of blue, green and red; gold line and fle...Category
Antique 1870s American Victorian Chairs
MaterialsWood
You May Also Like
- Opinion Ciatti Portariviste Magazine RackBy Opinion CiattiLocated in Brooklyn, NYPortariviste, an object that identifies exactly its function and there is no need for a different name to define it. Portariviste is so similar in the concept but so distant in the e...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsSteel
- Danish Modern, Large Magazine Rack in Solid Pine, Midcentury, 1970sBy Roland WilhelmssonLocated in Odense, DKThis amazing large magazine rack is made in solid pine and crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Nice storage storage space, ideal for LP´s, magazines or books. A great ...Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
MaterialsPine
- Edward Wormley Midcentury Magazine Rack for Dunbar in Brass and Wood Brown, 1950By Edward Wormley, Dunbar FurnitureLocated in Milano, ITA timeless Classic. The Dunbar production relies on designer Edward Wormley to design this elegant magazine rack, which at the same time serves as a cabinet or coffee table. The pec...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsBrass
- Walnut Canterbury Magazine RackLocated in Chillerton, Isle of WightWalnut canterbury magazine rack This is a pretty little piece, it stands on stylish ogee feet and has ladder sided compartments with a carr...Category
Vintage 1950s Adam Style Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsWalnut
- Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine RackBy Arthur UmanoffLocated in Kalamazoo, MIBeautifully crafted Mid-Century Modern magazine or book rack designed by the prolific designer Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s. Featuring distinctive staves and practical handles on eith...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsWalnut
- Unique Midcentury Walnut Magazine RackLocated in San Diego, CAVery unique midcentury walnut / brass / cat gut strings magazine rack, circa 1960s. The piece may be a one off piece as I have not been able to find any information on it. It is very...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsBrass
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Exhibition Carved
Antique Fretwork
Victorian Exhibition
Antique Magazine Rack
Antique Magazine Racks
Circa 1870 America
Exhibition Quality Carved
English Walnut Side Cabinets
Centennial 1876
Californian Case Study
Hall Cabinet With Drawer
Antique Eastlake
Antique Eastlake Furniture Furniture
Antique Eastlake Furniture
Eastlake Antique Furniture
Victorian Open Bookcase
Victorian Music Room
Front Hall Cabinet