Antique Book Press

A beautiful Napoleon III Book Press made of forged iron painted in rust/red tones with intricate carvings of scrolls and floral motifs.

An attractive French forged iron book press from the early 1900s. Simple construction in an Industrial aesthetic, with square base, curved shoulders and baton shaped screw handles.

A large industrial antique cast iron and brass book press, French, circa 1900. Sturdy iron build with lightly molded square base, two stout posts joined by a thick lintel, and iron p...

Offered here is an unusual small 'Flower or Book Press' made from steel that has been highly polished with a glass top.

Bold decorative metal bookpress from Belgium. Great for decorative element in bookcase.

Books sold separately.

19th century English mahogany linen press with three drawers.

A black forged iron Industrial book press from the early 1900s. Beautiful patina on the iron.

Late 19th Century Wooden Book Press Made Into Custom Floor Lamp Height to top of light socket 55'' height of press 35'' Needs a larger shade

Real Industrially decorative. Opens to about 4" . Quite heavy. Press lifts off base.

Mechanical laundry presses on the spindle principle were already produced in the middle ages until the 1930s. The laundry was carefully folded, stacked under the "spindle board" and...

Fantastically scaled chestnut book binding press, acorn finial, iron re-enforcement plate on one side

It is recorded in Anthony Hobson's, "Lanterns That Lit Our World Book Two", Gold Hill Press, 2004. On page 88, he identifies the Vogel - Durable -lamp saying that after 1916 Perkins ...

Fantastic book press with brass crank handles from Italy. On three drawer base.

Antique cast iron book press, most likely Bradley and Hubbard. It is 19" wide x 13" high x 11.5" deep.

A beautiful book press from the Napoleon III Period made by the Papeterie Generale in Lyon France.

A fabulous French antique iron book press, circa 1890s. It has an architectural feel, with a square base flanked by rising arms and a minimal arch.

A handsome antique cast iron book press by Fortin & Co in Paris, French, circa 1900.

Less typical than the wheel style of press, this cast iron book or copy press was an indispensable piece of office equipment in the late 19th century.

Antwerp was the center for book printing from the 16th century. It is not surprising that this press is so decorative as printing was a very exclusive and lucrative business in Antwe...