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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. A

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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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

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

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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

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

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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

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Book Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

George III Satinwood And Tulipwood Work Table

$3,200

H 28.5 in W 23.75 in D 16.75 in

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

Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Antique Asian Wood Bucket

Antique Asian Wood Bucket

$450

H 14.75 in Dm 13.5 in

Antique Asian Wood Bucket

Located in Sheffield, MA

-- firewood/kindling storage, magazine or book holder, or rolled up towels or paper products in a beach house

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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Iron

Antique ARTS &CRAFTS J. M. Young Desk - Stickley era - W8127 - A SPECIAL SALE
Antique ARTS &CRAFTS J. M. Young Desk - Stickley era - W8127 - A SPECIAL SALE

Antique ARTS &CRAFTS J. M. Young Desk - Stickley era - W8127 - A SPECIAL SALE

By J. M. Young and Sons

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a nice J. M. Young & Sons Desk with book holder on each side, in good condition from

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

Materials

Oak

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wrought 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

/kindling storage, magazine or book holder, or rolled up towels or paper products in a beach house or

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1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Brass European Tabletop Shtender Circa 1900
A Brass European Tabletop Shtender Circa 1900

A Brass European Tabletop Shtender Circa 1900

$2,500

H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 11.42 in

A Brass European Tabletop Shtender Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

back stand and lower book holder mirroring the delicate openwork foliate motifs, ensuring a cohesive

Category

Early 1900s European Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible or favorite volume on this elegant antique Baroque book stand, crafted in Italy

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Book Holder

Materials

Giltwood

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

height, 79cm to the top of the book holder tabs Width:- 140cm Depth:- 80cm Legroom height:- 62cm

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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

drawers, with the center drawer opening to a hidden leather book holder, bronze mounts consisting of

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Book Holder

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Reading Stand Book Stand in Mahogany, England c1830
Early 19th Century Reading Stand Book Stand in Mahogany, England c1830

Early 19th Century Reading Stand Book Stand in Mahogany, England c1830

Located in High Peak, GB

stand, having a flamed mahogany, single plank tilting book rest with two brass holders raised on a

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Book Holder

Materials

Mahogany

Arts School Bench
Arts School Bench

Arts School Bench

$7,900

H 39.5 in W 71 in D 26.5 in

Arts School Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

pencil holders and book slots. Attractive form with curved arms, flared legs and bookslots below seat. A

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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

Halswell House in Somerset. The Domesday book of 1086 lists the holder of the more Halswell as Roger

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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

$7,409

H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand

Located in London, GB

seated or standing desk. The tabletop is shallow and features a book or paper holder to read from in the

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Wood

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Wonderful 18th c. Italian carved and gilded wooden book holder
Wonderful 18th c. Italian carved and gilded wooden book holder

Wonderful 18th c. Italian carved and gilded wooden book holder

Located in Queenstown, MD

Wonderful 18th c. Italian carved and gilded wooden book holder

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Book Holder

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. A lovely polychrome patinated

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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

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassic Expanding Bookends
Neoclassic Expanding Bookends

Neoclassic Expanding Bookends

Unavailable

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

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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

Unavailable

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

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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"

Category

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

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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

Category

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

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

skullcap. Beneath the book shelf, is a reclining putti in a foliate setting holding flowers in his hand

Category

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

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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

match book that sits inside (this has to be removed for shipping). Under the book is where the full

Category

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

featuring ornate wrought iron pedestal base and quartersawn oak book holder. Circa 1895. Measures: 24" x

Category

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.

Category

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

! Crafted in France circa 1920 and made of bronze, the book holder sits on four small round feet and

Category

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

library adjustable table book holder, made by renowned Furniture Makers and Retailer Chamberlain King

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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

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

outfitted with an adjustable book holder and a wooden platform that swings out to hold a candle. When lifted

Category

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

1920, and built of walnut, the Classic book holder sits on square feet over a rectangular base; it has

Category

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

, the adjustable pine and oak book stand sits on a four-leg pedestal; it features a swivel book holder

Category

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

Category

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

mahogany, the Classic book holder sits on round feet over a rectangular base. The stand features a center

Category

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

Keep your newspapers and magazines organized and neat in this elegant antique folding book holder

Category

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

book holder, resting on a turned standard with a brass height adjustment knob supported by a down swept

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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

Library Adjustable Table Book Holder, firmly attributed to renowned Furniture Makers and Retailer

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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

Category

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

character, it is tilted and a good size to hold menus with a light above the book holder The Stand is set

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Book Holder

Materials

Brass

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

side. This allows them to be used as book holders as well as decorative objects. The motifs on the gilt

Category

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Book Holder

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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.

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo 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

Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880

Category

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Book Holder

Materials

Marble

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

elements on the back of the eagle are in the shape of a small book holder or candlestick stand. This

Category

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

Category

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

-de-Lys at the pediment and multiple other fleurs over the double-side book holder. The traditional

Category

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

Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880

Category

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

rectangular bases, each with their tails to opposing sides. They can be used as book holders or objects d’art

Category

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

small chains; the book holder with a top handle is both useful, practical and stylish. The Louis XV

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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

to be used as book ends. These make a handsome pair of book holders or eye- catching decorative

Category

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

impressive, sacred atmosphere to any room. This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any

Category

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. Good

Category

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

impressive, sacred atmosphere to any room. This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any

Category

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

Category

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

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Book Holder

Materials

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...

Category

19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

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

same large Fleur decor on both sides of the book holder. The traditional music Stand with turned stem

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

Materials

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

over a straight stem with an extending contraption allowing to lower and raise the large and wide book

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

Materials

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

. Book holder approx 45" from the floor to the ledge. A bit of research regarding the engraving: "The

Category

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

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Book Holder

Materials

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

Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any surface it is placed upon. This artwork is shipped from

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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

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

Materials

Iron

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England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Antique Book Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Antique Book Holder?

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.