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Why is a Canterbury called a Canterbury?
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A Canterbury cabinet is called a Canterbury because the Archbishop of Canterbury commissioned the production of the first one. Originally, these low wooden cabinets held sheet music. Shop a variety of Canterbury cabinets from some of the world’s best sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury stand. An English, mahogany and oak four compartment magazine rack
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Antique Canterbury, English, Magazine Stand, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury. An English, rosewood three sectioned magazine stand or newspaper
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury stand. An English, rosewood three sectioned magazine or newspaper
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Canterbury Rack, English, 3 Section, Magazine, Newspaper Stand, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury rack. An English, rosewood three sectioned magazine or newspaper
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury stand. An English, mahogany three sectioned magazine or newspaper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Canterbury Rack, Oriental Bamboo Music Rack, Magazine Rack, 1880s, H128
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Canterbury rack, oriental bamboo music rack, magazine rack, Scotland, 1880
Scotland, 1880
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
