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Chinese Book Cabinet
Chinese Book Cabinet

Chinese Book Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: DVB013 Keywords: Cabinet, bookcase, book shelf, linen press

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Book Press

French 19th Century Iron Bookbinding Press
French 19th Century Iron Bookbinding Press

French 19th Century Iron Bookbinding Press

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Recently cleaned, the press is still in working order. In the past, this kind of “machine” was used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Bronze Paper Binding Press
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Bronze Paper Binding Press

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Bronze Paper Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Heavy 19th Century French Black Wrought Iron Binding Press with Gilt Accents
Heavy 19th Century French Black Wrought Iron Binding Press with Gilt Accents

Heavy 19th Century French Black Wrought Iron Binding Press with Gilt Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets
Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets

Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: DVA054 Keywords: Cabinet, storage, bookcase, book shelf, linen press, blanket chest, media, entertainment

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Book Press

Materials

Elm

Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags & an Image of Washington, Civil War Era
Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags & an Image of Washington, Civil War Era

Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags & an Image of Washington, Civil War Era

Located in York County, PA

Outside of an example pictured by Collins in his book “Threads of History” (Smithsonian Press, 1979), and the copy in the Adams County Historical Society, only three others like it a...

Category

1860s American Antique Book Press

Materials

Silk

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

Category

1920s Antique Book Press

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique book press Overall dimensions: 18" x 11" x 15" high.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage cast iron Book Press
Vintage cast iron Book Press

Vintage cast iron Book Press

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful cast iron book press - press flowers, imPRESS your friends - or smash something you are 'mad-at' - wonderful decorative piece

Category

19th Century Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Located in San Mateo, CA

Late 19th or early 20th century book press. This cast iron press has lots of character with paint loss and some surface rust.

Category

1890s American Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique Mahogany 1888 Book Press
Antique Mahogany 1888 Book Press

Antique Mahogany 1888 Book Press

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique mahogany 1888 book press in excellent condition. Very unique item.

Category

1880s American Antique Book Press

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
Antique French Cast Iron Book Press

Antique French Cast Iron Book Press

Located in High Point, NC

This cast iron book press with a rich patina was made in France.

Category

Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press

Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th century French cast iron book press French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 37cm, depth 32cm Crafted from strong cast iron, this beautiful piece is a bo...

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Industrial Brushed Steel Book Press
Late 19th Century Industrial Brushed Steel Book Press

Late 19th Century Industrial Brushed Steel Book Press

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Late 19th century, Industrial, brushed steel book press.

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Steel

Late 18th Century Oak Book Press on Cupboard
Late 18th Century Oak Book Press on Cupboard

Late 18th Century Oak Book Press on Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century oak book press on cupboard circa 1790. Good quality book press comprising of 2 section.

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Book Press

Materials

Oak

Geo III Mahogany Working Book Press, circa 1800
Geo III Mahogany Working Book Press, circa 1800

Geo III Mahogany Working Book Press, circa 1800

Located in valatie, NY

Geo III mahogany working book press, circa 1800. The perfect accessory for a library or on your desk.

Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Book Press

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English
Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Late 19th century mahogany book press, English Mid-late 19th century mahogany book or flower press, with stunning turned handle and detail, good color and patina. circa 1870 Dimens...

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Book Press

Materials

Mahogany

1850's Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press
1850's Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press

1850's Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press

Located in Oakville, CT

1850's dolphin cast iron antique Industrial printing book press. 18 1/2" x 11 3/4" x 16 3/4" in height.

Category

1850s American Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890
Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890

Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: This is an antique cast iron ball turn bar book press. The handle works properly and moves up and down.

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Book Press on Work Table
Antique 19th Century Book Press on Work Table

Antique 19th Century Book Press on Work Table

Located in Norwalk, CT

A great historical example of a 19th century book press complete with original three-drawer work table base.

Category

19th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850

Located in Labrit, Landes

This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop Many parts of this object are worked, which makes it a very beautiful piece, very characterful.

Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL
19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL

19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century cast iron book press by army and navy csl circa 1890. Fine quality book press by army & navy c.S.L . 

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Press

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Industrial Book Press Cast Iron, France Bordeaux, circa 1880
Antique Industrial Book Press Cast Iron, France Bordeaux, circa 1880

Antique Industrial Book Press Cast Iron, France Bordeaux, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

This cast iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for "Imprimerie Papeterie Maurice Chevallier" in Bordeaux.

Category

Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves up and down.

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890
Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves up and down.

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
1900s French Cast Iron Book Press

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press

Located in High Point, NC

A cast iron press from 1900s France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in such places as banks or libraries, this unique antiquity suggests a niche function, while pro...

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This high quality press has some a great dark red color with some golden lining.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique cast iron wheel book binding press with original red paint. The handle works properly and moves up and down.

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Spanish Cast Iron and Brass Paper Book Press, Early 20th Century
Spanish Cast Iron and Brass Paper Book Press, Early 20th Century

Spanish Cast Iron and Brass Paper Book Press, Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

A large industrial black lacquered cast iron book-binding press with gold decoration and brass ball handles.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900
Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900

Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron piece, known as a book press, was originally used in banks or libraries used to bind documents and books with significant force.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark
Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark

Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish flower and book binding press in brass and steel. This amazing desk version of a presser was made in Denmark around the beginning of the 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century French Black Iron and Chrome Book Binding Press
19th Century French Black Iron and Chrome Book Binding Press

19th Century French Black Iron and Chrome Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Chrome, Iron

19th Century French Brown and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Brown and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Brown and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Black Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Black Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Wrought Iron and Brass Binding Press on Oak Base
19th Century French Black Wrought Iron and Brass Binding Press on Oak Base

19th Century French Black Wrought Iron and Brass Binding Press on Oak Base

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Rare Parisian Antique Fortin & Cie Iron Bookpress Stand
Rare Parisian Antique Fortin & Cie Iron Bookpress Stand

Rare Parisian Antique Fortin & Cie Iron Bookpress Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Late 19th century, having a heavy industrial cast iron hand-crank screw press book binding machine press in original black painted finish, resting on an Empire style mahogany tiered ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

St. Ouen, Rouen
St. Ouen, Rouen

St. Ouen, Rouen

By Kerr Eby

Located in New Orleans, LA

In 1936, concerned about the unstable world situation that would soon lead to World War II, Eby published his book "War" (Yale University Press, New Haven) which illustrated 28 print...

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Book Press

Materials

Etching

Oaks in Windsor Park
Oaks in Windsor Park

Oaks in Windsor Park

By Kerr Eby

Located in New Orleans, LA

In 1936, concerned about the unstable world situation that would soon lead to World War II, Eby published his book "War" (Yale University Press, New Haven) which illustrated 28 print...

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Book Press

Materials

Etching

Pinnacle
Pinnacle

Pinnacle

By Rockwell Kent

Located in Missouri, MO

He wrote most of the catalog entry for the Sotheby's auction (12/3/03), for the sale of Blue Day and has written the foreword for the reprinted edition of Kent's book, Salamina (Wesl...

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Book Press

Materials

Lithograph

BOOK PRESS
BOOK PRESS

BOOK PRESS

Sold|$2,950

BOOK PRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century English oak book press. Nice color and good patina.

Category

19th Century English Antique Book Press

Materials

Wood

Book Press
Book Press

Book Press

Sold|$2,950

Book Press

Located in San Francisco, CA

George III Period oak and mahogany book press on later stand. Circa 1790

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Book Press

Materials

Metal

Book Press
Book Press

Book Press

Sold|$2,750

Book Press

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sculptural and rustic fruitwood book press. Great as a side table. Nice warm color and old finish.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Massive Book Press
Massive Book Press

Massive Book Press

Located in Toronto, ON

Early 20th Century massive iron book press. Rotate the iron crank wheel to raise and lower the press.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Vintage Metal Book Press
Vintage Metal Book Press

Vintage Metal Book Press

Located in New York, NY

Vintage book press with great patina

Category

19th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Metal

Antique Dutch Book Press
Antique Dutch Book Press

Antique Dutch Book Press

Located in Stamford, CT

Fabulous antique Dutch book press 19th century.

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Book Press

Antique Industrial Book Press
Antique Industrial Book Press

Antique Industrial Book Press

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous rustic antique iron book press circa 1900's

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Unique Dolphin Book Press
Unique Dolphin Book Press

Unique Dolphin Book Press

Located in Wainscott, NY

Most Unusual Heavy Iron Book Press with Dolphins on each side

Category

19th Century American Antique Book Press

Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand
Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand

Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand

Located in New York, NY

Cast Iron Industrial Book Press, Nashua NH

Category

19th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

French 19th c. Book Press on original stand
French 19th c. Book Press on original stand

French 19th c. Book Press on original stand

Located in Summerland, CA

A handsome book press on stand. The oak stand opens to reveal storage.

Category

19th Century Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

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Antique Book Press For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique book press you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every antique book press was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique book press, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique book press, designed in the Industrial, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hooper & Sons and Standard Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique book press that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Book Press?

Prices for an antique book press start at $285 and top out at $28,422 with the average selling for $1,348.
Questions About Antique Book Press
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron book press will depend on the make and model. Cast iron is a sturdy material and can be heavy. To prevent damage, display cast iron book presses on a strong surface. Find a variety of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.