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What is a mahogany Canterbury?
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A mahogany Canterbury is an open-topped stand with slatted partitions featuring a drawer underneath. Canterburys were typically made out of mahogany in the 1800s, then later in rosewood and walnut. Shop a collection of Canterburys from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Regency Mahogany Canterbury
Located in New York, NY
Regency mahogany canterbury, circa 1820.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period mahogany Canterbury, having three slatted divisions with ring turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Music Stands
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Canterbury Bookrack
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany Canterbury bookrack with one drawer. It has original brass ring pulls and turned
Category
Antique 1830s English Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome mahogany canterbury or magazine rack, originally used to organize sheet music. Stylized
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany, Canterbury
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century mahogany Canterbury, three slatted divisions over a single beaded drawer and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Large Mahogany Canterbury Circa 1830
Located in Sherborne, GB
Mahogany Canterbury of good scale, fine turned legs finishing on brass cup casters, making it easy
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
