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French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder
French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder

French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Book Holder

Materials

Metal

Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand
Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand

Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand. Item features solid brass accents, folding ends, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nic...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Sampson Mordan Solid Sterling Silver Prayer Book Holder - 1894
Sampson Mordan Solid Sterling Silver Prayer Book Holder - 1894

Sampson Mordan Solid Sterling Silver Prayer Book Holder - 1894

By J. C. Vickery

Located in Bath, GB

A lovely Victorian solid / sterling silver book holder on a chain with a finger ring. Decorated with a smart linear design with a central circular cartouche to the centre of the fro...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black, Starr & Frost Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Book Holder Shelf
Black, Starr & Frost Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Book Holder Shelf

Black, Starr & Frost Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Book Holder Shelf

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in New York, NY

Rare Black, Starr & Frost sterling silver and mahogany wood bookshelf or holder, with an adjustable divider, presumably from the late 19th or early 20th century, beautifully adorned ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Book Holder

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

WMF. An Aesthetic Movement Copper Chamber Candlestick in the Dr C Dresser Style
WMF. An Aesthetic Movement Copper Chamber Candlestick in the Dr C Dresser Style

WMF. An Aesthetic Movement Copper Chamber Candlestick in the Dr C Dresser Style

By Christopher Dresser, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

An Aesthetic Movement Copper Chamber Candlestick and match book holder in the Dr C Dresser Style.

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Early 1900s German Aesthetic Movement Antique Book Holder

Materials

Copper

Victorian Era Sculpted & Painted Rattan Magazine Book Stand
Victorian Era Sculpted & Painted Rattan Magazine Book Stand

Victorian Era Sculpted & Painted Rattan Magazine Book Stand

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Spectacular Victorian "stick and ball" era molded and sculpted rattan magazine or book holder. Large Size and expandable to hold many pieces of your favorite reading Material.

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts / Mission Oak Revolving Bookcase with Adjustable Book Display
Arts & Crafts / Mission Oak Revolving Bookcase with Adjustable Book Display

Arts & Crafts / Mission Oak Revolving Bookcase with Adjustable Book Display

Located in Fulton, CA

Circa. 1900-1920. 21.5 inches wide. 21.25 inches deep. 40.5 inches high. Extending book holder: 19.75 inches wide. 13.75 inches high.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Era Sterling Silver Personal Travel Ashtray & Match Holder
Art Deco Era Sterling Silver Personal Travel Ashtray & Match Holder

Art Deco Era Sterling Silver Personal Travel Ashtray & Match Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An Art Deco Era Sterling Silver smoke set, an ashtray and match book holder, made for personal use while traveling, circa 1920-1930.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Book Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

George IV Rosewood Bookstand
George IV Rosewood Bookstand

George IV Rosewood Bookstand

Located in Essex, MA

George IV rosewood book holder. With lower drawer. Handles and spindles and double sided for small books or sundries.

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1830s English George IV Antique Book Holder

Materials

Rosewood

George III Satinwood And Tulipwood Work Table
George III Satinwood And Tulipwood Work Table

George III Satinwood And Tulipwood Work Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular adjustable top with removable book holder. Adjustable fire screen and drawer and slide.

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1790s English George III Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Mechanical Duet Music Stand
Regency Mahogany Mechanical Duet Music Stand

Regency Mahogany Mechanical Duet Music Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Unusual form with two adjustable sheet music or book holder with brass holders raisable with a crank that raises and lowers the stand.

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1810s English Regency Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Cypress Water Bucket with Iron Handles, 1920
Antique Chinese Cypress Water Bucket with Iron Handles, 1920

Antique Chinese Cypress Water Bucket with Iron Handles, 1920

Located in Sheffield, MA

The rustic country style bucket has many practical uses including -- firewood/kindling storage, magazine or book holder, or rolled up towels or paper products in a beach house or bat...

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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Iron

Blue Enamel Water Bucket with Wire and Wooden Handle, Austria, 1910s
Blue Enamel Water Bucket with Wire and Wooden Handle, Austria, 1910s

Blue Enamel Water Bucket with Wire and Wooden Handle, Austria, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The bucket has many practical uses including whether used as a firewood bucket or jardinière, firewood/kindling storage, magazine or book holder, or rolled up towels or paper product...

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1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Double-Sided Music Stand with Fleur-de-Lis
19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Double-Sided Music Stand with Fleur-de-Lis

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Double-Sided Music Stand with Fleur-de-Lis

Located in Dallas, TX

The slender central stem is embellished with decorative collars and turned details, rising to support a double-sided book holder designed to accommodate sheet music, a Bible, or othe...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Each slope has 4-5 positions so you can adjust the angle accordingly We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, it has various age and use related marks as you wou...

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XV/XVI Style Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre By Henry Dasson The rectangular top with pierced three-quarter gallery, above th...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Book Holder

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Arts School Bench
Arts School Bench

Arts School Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Scottish Arts and Crafts period arts school bench of thick solid pale oak slabs for the ends, seat and back with substantial integrated bespoke brass hinges to allow conversion int...

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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

Materials

Oak

Very Fine George III Hand Blown and Cut Crystal Ten Light Chandelier
Very Fine George III Hand Blown and Cut Crystal Ten Light Chandelier

Very Fine George III Hand Blown and Cut Crystal Ten Light Chandelier

Located in GB

This chandelier was formerly hung in the Ballroom at Halswell House in Somerset. The Domesday book of 1086 lists the holder of the more Halswell as Roger Arundel.

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19th Century English George III Antique Book Holder

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand

Located in London, GB

The tabletop is shallow and features a book or paper holder to read from in the middle, which is adjustable to various angles.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wood

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Lovely Art Deco Book Holders Signed Becquerel, Paris, circa 1920
Lovely Art Deco Book Holders Signed Becquerel, Paris, circa 1920

Lovely Art Deco Book Holders Signed Becquerel, Paris, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely Art Deco book holders signed Becquerel, Paris, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Book Holder

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Victorian Walnut Book Holder Slide Case with Porcelain Plaques
Victorian Walnut Book Holder Slide Case with Porcelain Plaques

Victorian Walnut Book Holder Slide Case with Porcelain Plaques

Located in Staffordshire, GB

A quality Burr Walnut Book Slide which extends depending on the amount of books needed having very fine hand painted porcelain plaques to the exterior of each end encased in brass mo...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassic Expanding Bookends
Neoclassic Expanding Bookends

Neoclassic Expanding Bookends

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H 7.25 in W 9.38 in D 4.25 in

Neoclassic Expanding Bookends

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish anch chic expandable book holder will make a statement with its form and use of material.

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons
Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons

Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons

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H 32 in W 28.5 in D 25.5 in

Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4749, exceptional Regency rosewood bookcase, having adjustable leather top with removable book holder above 2 panelled and arched sections and 2 open sections, each with 2 height a...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Book Holder

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Book Holder
Antique Book Holder

Antique Book Holder

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H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 13 in

Antique Book Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved walnut book holder with red silk velvet detail, circa 1700's.

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18th Century and Earlier Renaissance Antique Book Holder

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder
Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder

Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder

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H 4.75 in W 1,424 in D 6.25 in

Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder

Located in Water Mill, NY

Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder that pulls out from 14"-24"

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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Holder

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Early 20th Century Brass & Stained Glass Folding / Expanding Book Holder C.1910
Early 20th Century Brass & Stained Glass Folding / Expanding Book Holder C.1910

Early 20th Century Brass & Stained Glass Folding / Expanding Book Holder C.1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century brass & stained glass folding / expanding book holder C.1910 Beautiful Art Nouveau expanding book holder Measures: 13" wide x 6.5" deep x 4.5" high - expands...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Expandable Book Holder Rack Bookends
Antique Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Expandable Book Holder Rack Bookends

Antique Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Expandable Book Holder Rack Bookends

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Expandable Book Holder Rack Bookends. Item features an expanding frame, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice antique item, great st...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality English Carlton House Desk in Mahogany Book Holder and Leather 1920
Fine Quality English Carlton House Desk in Mahogany Book Holder and Leather 1920

Fine Quality English Carlton House Desk in Mahogany Book Holder and Leather 1920

By Maple & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Gorgeous design and good condition. Features a flip out book holder under the leather writing surface.

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1920s English Sheraton Antique Book Holder

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century
Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

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H 15.25 in W 11.13 in D 13 in

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This incredibly interesting antique bookstand is from Northern Europe (likely Netherlands or Flanders) and has been carved from walnut wood. It can also be considered a Bible stand o...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Book Holder

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Carved Oak And Walnut Book Holder
Victorian Carved Oak And Walnut Book Holder

Victorian Carved Oak And Walnut Book Holder

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H 9.75 in W 25 in D 11.5 in

Victorian Carved Oak And Walnut Book Holder

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with 3/4 gallery carved on the outside with a central lion flanked soldiers. Interior with walnut over two drawers. Bun feet. Meant to be placed on a desk with the back f...

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1870s European Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Victorian Coromandel Writing Personal Book Holder, 19th C
Antique Victorian Coromandel Writing Personal Book Holder, 19th C

Antique Victorian Coromandel Writing Personal Book Holder, 19th C

Located in London, GB

A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel personal book holder attributed to the world famous London box makers Betjemann & Sons, circa 1870 in date.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Match Book Holder / Striker, 1929
Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Match Book Holder / Striker, 1929

Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Match Book Holder / Striker, 1929

By Albert Carter

Located in Bath, GB

A beautiful vintage English sterling silver match strike made from a good solid gauge of sterling silver decorated on the top with a fabulous rich blue guilloche enamel with a bright...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Book Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1895 Antique Josiah Anstice Columbia Dictionary Stand Iron Oak Music Book Bible
1895 Antique Josiah Anstice Columbia Dictionary Stand Iron Oak Music Book Bible

1895 Antique Josiah Anstice Columbia Dictionary Stand Iron Oak Music Book Bible

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique adjustable Columbia Dictionary library stand by Josiah Anstice & Co of Rochester New York featuring ornate wrought iron pedestal base and quartersawn oak book holder. Circa 1...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Iron

1930s Mahogany and Cast Iron Adjustable Library Book Stand
1930s Mahogany and Cast Iron Adjustable Library Book Stand

1930s Mahogany and Cast Iron Adjustable Library Book Stand

Located in New York, NY

1930s adjustable height cast iron library stand, with articulating mechanism and book holder.

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Book Holder

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century French Adjustable Brass Table Book Stand or Music Holder
Early 20th Century French Adjustable Brass Table Book Stand or Music Holder

Early 20th Century French Adjustable Brass Table Book Stand or Music Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Display your Bible, music score or your favorite recipe book on this decorative, antique stand! Crafted in France circa 1920 and made of bronze, the book holder sits on four small ro...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality early Victorian English well figured polished coromandel gentleman’s library adjustable table book holder, made by renowned Furniture Makers and Retaile...

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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

1883 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Quartersawn Oak Music Book Bible Lectern Stand
1883 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Quartersawn Oak Music Book Bible Lectern Stand

1883 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Quartersawn Oak Music Book Bible Lectern Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Victorian adjustable book stand or library lectern featuring ornate wrought iron pedestal base and quartersawn oak book holder.

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1880s Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand
French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand

French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand

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H 44.25 in W 17.75 in L 44.25 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

When lifted, the book holder makes a great display for a family Bible or other good book.

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19th Century French Other Antique Book Holder

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany And Ebony Inlaid Reading Stand
Regency Mahogany And Ebony Inlaid Reading Stand

Regency Mahogany And Ebony Inlaid Reading Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Ratcheted book holder over a turned support , tripartite legs , brass casters.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Book Holder

Antique Cast Iron and Oak Wood Adjustable Dictionary Stand
Antique Cast Iron and Oak Wood Adjustable Dictionary Stand

Antique Cast Iron and Oak Wood Adjustable Dictionary Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cast Iron Dictionary stand with unusual nickel plated support column and adjustable oak book holder.

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19th Century American Antique Book Holder

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Created in France, circa 1920, and built of walnut, the Classic book holder sits on square feet over a rectangular base; it has a pitched back with variable grades decorated with han...

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Book Holder

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Pine and Oak Lectern Book Stand with Plaque of Origin
19th Century French Carved Pine and Oak Lectern Book Stand with Plaque of Origin

19th Century French Carved Pine and Oak Lectern Book Stand with Plaque of Origin

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, the adjustable pine and oak book stand sits on a four-leg pedestal; it features a swivel book holder and can be adjusted up and down.

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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Oak, Pine

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Black Marble Bases
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Black Marble Bases

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Black Marble Bases

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H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Black Marble Bases

Located in IT

Art Deco bronze book holders with marble bases. Very detailed and finely made little bronze sculptures.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Book Holder

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Carved Mahogany Folding Bible Book Stand
Early 20th Century French Carved Mahogany Folding Bible Book Stand

Early 20th Century French Carved Mahogany Folding Bible Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Created in France, circa 1920, and built of mahogany, the Classic book holder sits on round feet over a rectangular base.

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Book Holder

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Folding Bamboo Magazine Rack
Early 20th Century French Folding Bamboo Magazine Rack

Early 20th Century French Folding Bamboo Magazine Rack

Located in Dallas, TX

The book holder is both useful, practical and stylish; place it in a living room, library, office or bedroom, whichever is your go-to reading room!

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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Holder

Materials

Bamboo

George III Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Stand
George III Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Stand

George III Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A George III figured mahogany adjustable reading or music stand, the ratcheted top with a removable book holder, resting on a turned standard with a brass height adjustment knob supp...

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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally fine Quality Early Victorian English Well Figured Polished Coromandel Gentleman’s Library Adjustable Table Book Holder, firmly attributed to renowned Furniture Maker...

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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Irish Killarney Lakes Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Slide Holder
Antique Irish Killarney Lakes Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Slide Holder

Antique Irish Killarney Lakes Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Slide Holder

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Extremely Rare Irish Inlaid Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Holder, mid to late Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition.

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Early 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand with Reading Lamp
Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand with Reading Lamp

Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand with Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' stand with reading lamp This is a charming piece full of character, it is tilted and a good size to hold menus with a light above the book ho...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Bookstand with Bass Knobs
Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Bookstand with Bass Knobs

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Bookstand with Bass Knobs

Located in Dallas, TX

This unusual, antique book holder was created in France circa 1920. The wooden music stand with a functional tilt motion is painted black and is decorated with hand-painted flowers a...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

18th Century Polychromed Table Lectern from Italy
18th Century Polychromed Table Lectern from Italy

18th Century Polychromed Table Lectern from Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any surface it is placed upon.

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Tazzas from France, circa 1870
Pair of Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Tazzas from France, circa 1870

Pair of Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Tazzas from France, circa 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

This allows them to be used as book holders as well as decorative objects. The motifs on the gilt bronze portions are flora, foliate, and beading.

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Book Holder

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1880 and standing on three curved legs, the Gothic "lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work including a fleur-de-Lys at the pediment and a la...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Decorative Panther and Black White Marble Base Animal Sculpture, 1930s
Art Deco Decorative Panther and Black White Marble Base Animal Sculpture, 1930s

Art Deco Decorative Panther and Black White Marble Base Animal Sculpture, 1930s

Located in IT

Perfect as a decorative object in a book case as a book holder, it perfectly suits a console, a table or a bedside table.

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Book Holder

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Brass Bible Stand with Champlevé Medallions and Gilt Finish
19th Century French Brass Bible Stand with Champlevé Medallions and Gilt Finish

19th Century French Brass Bible Stand with Champlevé Medallions and Gilt Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

The ornate, adjustable book holder sits on small scroll feet and features a large engraved cross on the front over the adjustable top, with three oval cloisonné rosettes under the ga...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Eagle Bookholder or Stand
Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Eagle Bookholder or Stand

Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Eagle Bookholder or Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

The elements on the back of the eagle are in the shape of a small book holder or candlestick stand. This beautifully hand-carved Italian eagle can be placed on any surface as an a...

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18th Century Italian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Giltwood

Set of 12 English 19th Century Church Chairs
Set of 12 English 19th Century Church Chairs

Set of 12 English 19th Century Church Chairs

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H 33 in W 13.5 in D 18.25 in

Set of 12 English 19th Century Church Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

These unique chairs are sold as a set of twelve, eight of which have book holders attached to the back, as they were once used in a church setting.

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19th Century English Rustic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1880, the Gothic "lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work including a large fleur-de-Lys at the pediment and multiple other fleurs over the d...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1880, and built in two pieces, the Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on three curved legs, over a tall central stem decorated with twisted and turned decor; ...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Carved Nenfro Stone Lions from Lazio, Italy
Pair of Carved Nenfro Stone Lions from Lazio, Italy

Pair of Carved Nenfro Stone Lions from Lazio, Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

These lions are resting on their stomachs upon rectangular bases, each with these lions are resting on their stomachs upon rectangular bases, each with their tails to opposing sides....

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Louis XV Carved Painted & Cane Canterbury Magazine Rack
Early 20th Century Louis XV Carved Painted & Cane Canterbury Magazine Rack

Early 20th Century Louis XV Carved Painted & Cane Canterbury Magazine Rack

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your newspapers organized and neat inside this elegant antique magazine holder. Crafted in Provence, France circa 1920, the canterbury stands on carved trestle base ending with ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Holder

Materials

Iron

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases

Located in Stamford, CT

The custom marble bases, stepped on one side were likely made to be used as book ends. These make a handsome pair of book holders or eye- catching decorative pieces of sculpture. 5....

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Book Holder

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Table Lectern Carved Giltwood Turning Bookstand
Italian 18th Century Table Lectern Carved Giltwood Turning Bookstand

Italian 18th Century Table Lectern Carved Giltwood Turning Bookstand

Located in Milano, MI

This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any surface it is placed upon.

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

Materials

Spruce

18th Century Italian Book Slant/Holder
18th Century Italian Book Slant/Holder

18th Century Italian Book Slant/Holder

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H 11.5 in W 16 in D 13 in

18th Century Italian Book Slant/Holder

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th century. Italian book slant/holder. Retains a distressed old green paint and gilt finish.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Book Holder

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

18th Century Italian Table Lectern Gilt Wood Turning Bookstand
18th Century Italian Table Lectern Gilt Wood Turning Bookstand

18th Century Italian Table Lectern Gilt Wood Turning Bookstand

Located in Milano, MI

This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any surface it is placed upon.

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

Materials

Spruce

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder
Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible, music sheet or a recipe book on this antique, rococo book stand. Crafted in Spain, circa 1860, the decorative lectern sits on small tripod and features hand carved ...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Book Holder

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the lectern sits on four legs over a scalloped apron, and features hand carved details on all four s...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Book Holder

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Giltwood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Slide Bookcase Holder Nineteenth Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Slide Bookcase Holder Nineteenth Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Slide Bookcase Holder Nineteenth Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Extremely well-constructed English Victorian Bookslide of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The adjustable base raised on a plai...

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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Mahogany

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1880 and standing on three curved legs over a spiral twist central stem, the Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work includ...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor
19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1890, the antique Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on four curved legs over a straight stem with an extending contraption allowing to lower and raise the la...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Large English Brass Bronze Eagle Church Lectern Podium
Antique Gothic Revival Large English Brass Bronze Eagle Church Lectern Podium

Antique Gothic Revival Large English Brass Bronze Eagle Church Lectern Podium

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Measurements: 60" H x 21" W x 20" D. Book holder approx 45" from the floor to the ledge.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder
Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible, music sheet or a recipe manual on this large antique, rococo book stand. Crafted in Spain, circa 1860, the two-tone decorative lectern sits on small tripod and feat...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Book Holder

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Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Bookstand Louis XVI Hand Carving Turning Table Lectern
18th Century Italian Bookstand Louis XVI Hand Carving Turning Table Lectern

18th Century Italian Bookstand Louis XVI Hand Carving Turning Table Lectern

Located in Milano, MI

This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any surface it is placed upon.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

Materials

Spruce

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron and Oakwood Book Stand Lectern Bible Holder
Antique English Victorian Cast Iron and Oakwood Book Stand Lectern Bible Holder

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron and Oakwood Book Stand Lectern Bible Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian cast iron and oakwood book stand lectern bible holder. Item features oakwood book stands, rolling cast iron base.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Iron

Antique 1895 Adjustable Cast Iron & Oak Bible Dictionary Book Music Stand Holder
Antique 1895 Adjustable Cast Iron & Oak Bible Dictionary Book Music Stand Holder

Antique 1895 Adjustable Cast Iron & Oak Bible Dictionary Book Music Stand Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 1895 adjustable cast iron and oak book music stand. Item features cast iron adjustable base, cast iron mechanics, solid oakwood "shelves", circa 1895. Measurements: (Adju...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass Wood and Malachite Telescoping Book Rack Slide Holder, circa 1860
Antique Brass Wood and Malachite Telescoping Book Rack Slide Holder, circa 1860

Antique Brass Wood and Malachite Telescoping Book Rack Slide Holder, circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Victorian brass-mounted Coromandel wood sliding book rack with inset malachite plaques. Made to the Betjemanns patented slide design; engraved with patent number 10597. ...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Malachite, Brass

Antique Pair Chinese Hardwood Jade Brass Book Ends Holders Qing Dynasty Period
Antique Pair Chinese Hardwood Jade Brass Book Ends Holders Qing Dynasty Period

Antique Pair Chinese Hardwood Jade Brass Book Ends Holders Qing Dynasty Period

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Extremely Stylish Pair of Chinese Flame grained Hardwood and carved Jade Bookends of outstanding quality. Mid Nineteenth Century. Each central featured oval hand carved jade med...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Jade, Brass

1920s Art Deco Black Lacquer Stick Wicker Rocking Daybed, Restored
1920s Art Deco Black Lacquer Stick Wicker Rocking Daybed, Restored

1920s Art Deco Black Lacquer Stick Wicker Rocking Daybed, Restored

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant chaise is comprised of hand woven rattan with circular embellishments along the curved base and also doubles as a rocker that is perfect for dreamy days. There is a cup ...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Book Holder

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Wicker, Rattan, Lacquer

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique book holder you’re looking for. Each antique book holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without an antique book holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique book holder made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique book holder over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for an antique book holder start at $193 and top out at $9,750 with the average selling for $1,025.

Questions About Antique Book Holder

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.