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What is a book holder?
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A book holder is a stand that supports books so they stay open to be read aloud or to hold a page. A variety of book holders, book stands and books can be found on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or favorite volume on this elegant antique Baroque book stand, crafted in Italy circa 1880. Resting on four scrolled feet beneath a shaped front apron, the lectern f...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands
Materials
Giltwood
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak Magazine and Book Holder
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guillerme et Chambron magazine and book holder
Designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron
France, circa 1950s
Hand crafted artisanal piece has an organic composition and fee...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Restored Mid-century Rattan & Wicker Three-Tier Book/Magazine Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl Style three-level rattan book self with a hand-woven rice mat shelf on top and decorative stick rattan backplate along the top and bottom to dis...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
Edwardia Mahogany Pierced Scrolled Magazine Holder Book Tray Bentwood Handle 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century mahogany book rack / library tray / magazine holder. Rectangular base with pierced scrollwork ends joined with a fixed bentwood handle.
Dimensions:
14.5" x 10" x 11" (...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
$164 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Regency Solid Brass Magazine, Log or Book Basket Holder, 1950s
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage mid 20th century Italian Hollywood Regency brass magazine, book or log holder. This ornate footed brass basket features scrolling acanthus leaves and flowers with a large han...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Paper/Book Holder in Spring Steel on Forrest Green Leather Base
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco paper or book holder, crafted circa 1935, exemplifies the perfect marriage of sleek industrial design and refined craftsmanship that defined the Machine Age. The piece ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
