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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.
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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 rack, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
$1,743 Sale Price
20% Off
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 rack, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
$1,634 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Burr Walnut, Newspaper, Magazine, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury stand. An English, burr walnut three sectioned magazine or newspaper rack, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
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 rack, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
$1,349 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Canterbury Whatnot, English Burr Walnut, Display Stand, Etagere, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury Whatnot. An English, burr walnut and brass three tier display stand or etagere, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$3,885 Sale Price
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Antique Canterbury, English, Country House, Magazine Rack, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury. An English, rosewood three division magazine rack, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
$3,599 Sale Price
20% Off