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What is a reading stand?
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A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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19th Century English Carved Oak Bible Reading Stand
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English carved oak bible reading stand,
circa 1870.
Carved oak reading stand with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Music Stands
Materials
Oak
$2,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Mahogany Reading Stand or Lectern, England, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful old portable podium style reading stand or lectern. Mahogany with satinwood and rosewood
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Music Stands
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Bruno Mathsson Reading Stand Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare reading stand with light designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Steel
Victorian Brass / iron & Oak Reading stand
By J Foot & Son
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Reading Stand, with Oak Lectern,
Slides up & down brass pole.
Wrought iron twist bottom
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Victorian Walnut Adjustable Reading Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian walnut adjustable reading stand
This is a very beautiful and versatile piece, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Regency Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian North Patent Telescopic Reading Stand
By John Carter
Located in Dereham, GB
Recently Polished
Just sold a similar Reading Stand, with Carters Patent North Patent,
i Believe John
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
