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1910 English Book Rack
1910 English Book Rack

1910 English Book Rack

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s English book rack. I’m actually not sure what this was used for.

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1910s Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

English Book Rack or Stand of Mahogany with Brass Handles
English Book Rack or Stand of Mahogany with Brass Handles

English Book Rack or Stand of Mahogany with Brass Handles

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English table top book rack or library stand (trough) or mahogany, from the late 19th century, featuring a novel design with original brass lifting handles on opposing ends.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass, Metal

Glasgow School. George Walton style of. Arts & Crafts oak magazine & book rack.
Glasgow School. George Walton style of. Arts & Crafts oak magazine & book rack.

Glasgow School. George Walton style of. Arts & Crafts oak magazine & book rack.

By George Walton

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts oak magazine and book rack with pierced oval carry handle to the top and opposing shaped upper sides with a book trough to the base uniting the square tapering legs.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian
Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian

Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique club lounge magazine stand. A Burmese, carved teak folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Striking decor and form to this fascinatin...

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Late 19th Century Burmese Late Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Teak

Elegant Victorian Rattan Book or Magazine Rack
Elegant Victorian Rattan Book or Magazine Rack

Elegant Victorian Rattan Book or Magazine Rack

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Particularly handsome Victorian honey colored rattan magazine or book rack having two tiers and nicely designed splayed legs.

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1920s American Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Rattan

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This 19th century black forest books rack/ book shelf with ''Bears holding baby bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Book Rack

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland. Lovely carved bears by a master carver & Black Forest floral styled base. These make mar...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Inlaid port folio stand
Edwardian Inlaid port folio stand

Edwardian Inlaid port folio stand

Located in Dereham, GB

Edwardian Inlaid port folio stand Mahogany with Satinwood Banded Inlay, Pair of hinged flaps each side open to hold folio , Pair pulled down & hinged open tops each side, Pair End S...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Victorian Figured Walnut Canterbury Magazine Rack on Casters with Drawer
Vintage Victorian Figured Walnut Canterbury Magazine Rack on Casters with Drawer

Vintage Victorian Figured Walnut Canterbury Magazine Rack on Casters with Drawer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Highly decorative walnut Canterbury magazine/book rack/sheet music stand in the Victorian style (ca. late 19th/early 20th Century, England).

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Walnut

English Mahogany Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand, Circa 1900
English Mahogany Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand, Circa 1900

English Mahogany Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand, Circa 1900

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique English Edwardian mahogany handmade tabletop book trough or book rack with satinwood inlay, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Old Oak Craftsman Magazine Rack Or Book Stand 1920s  W/ Bottom Platform Or Shelf
Old Oak Craftsman Magazine Rack Or Book Stand 1920s  W/ Bottom Platform Or Shelf

Old Oak Craftsman Magazine Rack Or Book Stand 1920s W/ Bottom Platform Or Shelf

Located in Monrovia, CA

Beautiful Oak Wooden Book Stand Or Magazine Rack Has A Dark Stain. This Book Stand Or Magazine Rack Stands Upright And Does Not Fold Or Collapse In Any Way.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

Bible / book stand
Bible / book stand

Bible / book stand

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Antique oak book stand with Star of David. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 Dimensions: 50cm x 38cm x h. 138 Plateau w. 52cm x h. 40cm

Category

Early 1900s Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

19th Century Book Stand
19th Century Book Stand

19th Century Book Stand

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Regency mahogany book stand with brass gallery sides with scrolled lifting handles, raised on four flat bun feet.

Category

19th Century Irish Regency Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Brass Lectern With Adjustable Book Rests Book Stand
Early 20th Century French Brass Lectern With Adjustable Book Rests Book Stand

Early 20th Century French Brass Lectern With Adjustable Book Rests Book Stand

Located in High Point, NC

This early 20th century French brass lectern combines refined functionality with elegant decorative detail. Designed with a slender brass frame, the lectern features a tiered constru...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut lamp table
Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut lamp table

Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut lamp table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut lamp table, having a quality antique Victorian burr walnut lamp table with a circular shaped burr walnut top above a book rack with three s...

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19th Century Antique Book Rack

Materials

Walnut

Book mill, oak, circa 1900
Book mill, oak, circa 1900

Book mill, oak, circa 1900

Located in MILL, NL

Antique book carousel / bookcase. From Belgium, circa 1900. This book carousel rotates smoothly and stands on wheels. Dimensions: 141H x 56W x 56D cm

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand

Located in East Hampton, NY

Early 19th century book stand in carved wood, gilded and painted in the Venetian style..... grotto style book rest.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand
Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand

Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and wood revolving book stand with 4 brass mesh divider sections on brass tripod base with twisted legs.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C
Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C

Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo Indian rosewood portable folding and expandable book rack with bone inlay and veneer, ebony and metal inlay.

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Metal

Italian 18th Century Lutrin - Book Stand
Italian 18th Century Lutrin - Book Stand

Italian 18th Century Lutrin - Book Stand

Located in Round Top, TX

An Arte Populaire 18th century Lutrin - Book Stand from Bologna, Italy. Soundly constructed from walnut and pine with an usual scale. Perfect for the display of books or paintings.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Victorian Iron and Oak Music / Book Stand
Victorian Iron and Oak Music / Book Stand

Victorian Iron and Oak Music / Book Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful victorian music stand, fully functional. A book or sheet music can be displayed beautifully on this rather rare hand crafted stand. Great for displaying a rare book or b...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wrought Iron

A William IV mahogany book carrier
A William IV mahogany book carrier

A William IV mahogany book carrier

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A William IV mahogany book carrier the shaped ends with openwork handles, the frieze with a single drawer.

Category

1830s English Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Lutrin - Book Stand
French 19th Century Lutrin - Book Stand

French 19th Century Lutrin - Book Stand

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 19th century French Double Sided Lutrin - Book Stand. Beautifully crafted in iron. To each side of the display area, there are pivoting candle holders. Not only fo...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Rack

Materials

Iron

Italian 17th Century Lutrin - Book Rest
Italian 17th Century Lutrin - Book Rest

Italian 17th Century Lutrin - Book Rest

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 17th century Lutrin - Book Rest from the Veneto region of Italy. An eagle form beautifully crafted in polychromed walnut - now resting on its stand. A lion adorns t...

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17th Century Italian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Porte Livre - Book Stand
Italian 18th Century Porte Livre - Book Stand

Italian 18th Century Porte Livre - Book Stand

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful 18th century Porte Livre - Book Stand from the Tuscan region of Italy. Wonderfully crafted from silver giltwood. Not only perfect for displaying a book, but a smal...

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18th Century Italian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Giltwood

English Brass and Oak Book Stand, 19th Century
English Brass and Oak Book Stand, 19th Century

English Brass and Oak Book Stand, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A brass and oak revolving book stand, late 19th century. Marked underside "Hall, BM patent" 14 ½ inches wide by 12 inches deep by 31 inches tall

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19th Century English Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

English Brass and Oak Book Stand, 19th Century
English Brass and Oak Book Stand, 19th Century

English Brass and Oak Book Stand, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A brass and oak revolving book stand, late 19th century. Marked underside "Hall, BM patent" 16 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 33 inches tall

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19th Century Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian
Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique metamorphic Canterbury stand, an English oak magazine rack with extending book slides, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Regency Period Book Canterbury
English 19th Century Regency Period Book Canterbury

English 19th Century Regency Period Book Canterbury

Located in London, GB

Constructed in goncalo alves, with four divisions, the top rail of arc-en arbalette form, with turned dividers; the central support in the form of a stylised palm tree trunk; a singl...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

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. Comp...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

Antique Adjustable Book or Magazine Stand in Brass
Antique Adjustable Book or Magazine Stand in Brass

Antique Adjustable Book or Magazine Stand in Brass

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A very beautiful 19th century Porte Livre - Book Stand fabricated in France. Wonderfully crafted from brass metal. Not only perfect for displaying a book or leaflets, but a notebo...

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand with Tripod Base
19th Century Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand with Tripod Base

19th Century Victorian Brass Revolving Book Stand with Tripod Base

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and wood revolving book stand with 3 brass mesh divider sections on brass tripod base.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide or Stand
British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide or Stand

British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide or Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely Early 20C British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide. Made in England circa 1900-20 as part of the Renaissance Revival trend of that period. PRESENTING A ...

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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Trough, Newly Refinished
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Trough, Newly Refinished

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Trough, Newly Refinished

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase, book trough, or magazine stand In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 31.5...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Lakeside Craft Shops Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Magazine Rack, Circa 1910
Lakeside Craft Shops Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Magazine Rack, Circa 1910

Lakeside Craft Shops Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Magazine Rack, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period oak magazine rack or book stand In the manner of Stickley Brothers By Lakeside Craft Shops USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 14"W x 10....

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

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 circa 1880. Resting on four scrolled feet beneath a shaped front apron, the lectern f...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Book Rack

Materials

Giltwood

Edwardian Mahogany Two-Tier Library Book Trough by Waring and Gillows
Edwardian Mahogany Two-Tier Library Book Trough by Waring and Gillows

Edwardian Mahogany Two-Tier Library Book Trough by Waring and Gillows

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany Two-Tier Library Book Trough by "Waring and Gillows" No 75811 - Lancaster - 21"w x 11"d x 32.5"h

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

Parkins and Gotto Burlwood and Brass Gliding Book Stand With Cameos
Parkins and Gotto Burlwood and Brass Gliding Book Stand With Cameos

Parkins and Gotto Burlwood and Brass Gliding Book Stand With Cameos

By Parkins & Gotto

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a beautiful Vicorian period book gliding shelf. Its made of a nice burlwood and has beautiful brass filigree with cameos on the bookends. The bookends extend to hold more boo...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Cutout Book Trough, Circa 1910
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Cutout Book Trough, Circa 1910

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Cutout Book Trough, Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period oak bookcase, book trough, or magazine stand In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 25.5"W x 8.5"D x ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Caddy on Later Stand
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Caddy on Later Stand

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Caddy on Later Stand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a picture of an English Regency book caddy with spindle divider joined by spindled ends and finials on top of end rails, supported by later mahogany round turned pedestal and...

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1830s English Regency Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Hand-Carved Oak Book Stand, Tripodal Base, Antique
French 19th Century Hand-Carved Oak Book Stand, Tripodal Base, Antique

French 19th Century Hand-Carved Oak Book Stand, Tripodal Base, Antique

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful music or book stand, made in France towards the end of the 19th century. This understated design highlights the material and skill of the carver, with its post made of so...

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19th Century French Other Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

Antique Cast Metal Figural Lyre Shaped Sheet Music or Book Stand
Antique Cast Metal Figural Lyre Shaped Sheet Music or Book Stand

Antique Cast Metal Figural Lyre Shaped Sheet Music or Book Stand

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique book stand is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period style. The stand is composed of a ca...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Book Rack

Materials

Metal

English Caned Bergere Book Trough on Stand of Beechwood from the Edwardian Era
English Caned Bergere Book Trough on Stand of Beechwood from the Edwardian Era

English Caned Bergere Book Trough on Stand of Beechwood from the Edwardian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English two-tiered book trough or library book stand of beech-wood from the Edwardian era, featuring a canted and half-slatted upper tier with caned bergere sides (for dis...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood, Beech, Cane

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy in the late 19th century circa 1880, the sculptural lectern rests on bold scrolled back legs over a shaped and s...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Book Rack

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century French Walnut Hand-Carved Prayer, Book or Music Stand
19th Century French Walnut Hand-Carved Prayer, Book or Music Stand

19th Century French Walnut Hand-Carved Prayer, Book or Music Stand

Located in Sofia, BG

This is an antique French walnut prayer, book or music stand, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1870.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Book Rack

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Decorative Novel Stand, C.1930
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Decorative Novel Stand, C.1930

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Decorative Novel Stand, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, teak decorative novel stand, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Bold carved decor accentuates this generous book ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Book Rack

Materials

Teak

Music or Book Stand 19thc American Chippendale Style Mahogany on Tripod Base
Music or Book Stand 19thc American Chippendale Style Mahogany on Tripod Base

Music or Book Stand 19thc American Chippendale Style Mahogany on Tripod Base

By Palmer

Located in Savannah, GA

This unique floor-standing adjustable mahogany stand could accommodate both music or a book. Features include an acanthus leaf motif carved central shaft and knees on a tripod config...

Category

Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

19th c. Cast Iron and Oak Bible or Dictionary Book Stand c.1888-1900
19th c. Cast Iron and Oak Bible or Dictionary Book Stand c.1888-1900

19th c. Cast Iron and Oak Bible or Dictionary Book Stand c.1888-1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A 19th c. book stand with spring loaded, beveled oak wood panels mounted onto an adjustable cast iron mechanism. Original wooden casters. The lower cast iron book shelf rests ...

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Rack

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stand in Gaudi Style, 7 Available
French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stand in Gaudi Style, 7 Available

French Art Nouveau Cast Aluminum Music Book Stand in Gaudi Style, 7 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

French Art Nouveau music sheet & book stand with an organic-inspired sculptural cast metal base and metal sheet music holder. The music is very reminiscent fo the furniture and archi...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Book Rack

Materials

Aluminum

Spectacular Double Articulating Floor Lamp
Spectacular Double Articulating Floor Lamp

Spectacular Double Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

The 4 leg stand is topped by a cast iron filigree book rack. The main joints are O.C. White and the two mirrored shades are early mercury glass.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Book Rack

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Planter / Hammed vase , Lakeside Craft Shops
Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Planter / Hammed vase , Lakeside Craft Shops

Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Planter / Hammed vase , Lakeside Craft Shops

By Arts and Crafts Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

The Lakeside Craft Shops made home furnishings in the Arts and Crafts style, including fern dishes, bracket hanging baskets, book racks, cellarettes, card tables, waste baskets, stoo...

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass

19thc English Pine Book Shelf / Plate Rack
19thc English Pine Book Shelf / Plate Rack

19thc English Pine Book Shelf / Plate Rack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc English Pine book shelf / plate rack. Wonderful construction with beautiful patina and look.

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Book Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Canterbury, Edwardian
Antique Arts & Crafts Book Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Canterbury, Edwardian

Antique Arts & Crafts Book Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Canterbury, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Arts & Crafts book stand. An English, mahogany magazine rack or Canterbury, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack
Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack

Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack

Located in New York, NY

Finest Quality Antique Art Deco period miniature book set and original tortoise shell Boulle brass inlaid stand from Asprey dating to 1921. Each book leather bound with gilt end pag...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Book Rack

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Wood

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench
circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Nowadays, this miniature model of a bench would be perfect to be used as a book rack, to hold dolls, or just as a decorative object.

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Book Rack

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Sheraton Federal Mahogany Magazine Rack Book Stand Side End Table
Vintage Sheraton Federal Mahogany Magazine Rack Book Stand Side End Table

Vintage Sheraton Federal Mahogany Magazine Rack Book Stand Side End Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheraton Federal Style Mahogany Magazine Rack Book Stand Side End Table. Item features solid brass hardware and one drawer.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

Recent Sales

Black Forest Carved Book Rack, circa 1900
Black Forest Carved Book Rack, circa 1900

Black Forest Carved Book Rack, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 6.25 in D 5.25 in

Black Forest Carved Book Rack, circa 1900

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A gorgeous black forest carved sliding book rack with birds on tree branches to either end - birds have glass eyes.

Category

Early 1900s European Antique Book Rack

English Walnut Victorian Magazine Rack
English Walnut Victorian Magazine Rack

English Walnut Victorian Magazine Rack

Unavailable

H 21 in W 21.75 in D 14.75 in

English Walnut Victorian Magazine Rack

Located in Naples, FL

English walnut and satinwood inlay and ebonite’s Canterbury newspaper/book rack; early Victorian circa 1860; Molded top frame with uprights to each corner; topped with finials; two d...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Book Rack

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Mahogany Folio Stand
Edwardian Mahogany Folio Stand

Edwardian Mahogany Folio Stand

Unavailable

H 33 in W 17 in D 9 in

Edwardian Mahogany Folio Stand

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Edwardian mahogany combination sheet music and book folio stand with two hinged sides over a small book rack 17" x 9" x 33"h

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

Book Rest
Book Rest

Book Rest

Unavailable

H 11 in W 14.5 in D 13 in

Book Rest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Adjustable painted and gilded Italian book rest

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Book Rack

Old Mahogany Book Trough
Old Mahogany Book Trough

Old Mahogany Book Trough

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in

Old Mahogany Book Trough

Located in New York, NY

Old Mahogany Two Tier Book Trough. Circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Whatnot, circa 1820
Regency Mahogany Whatnot, circa 1820

Regency Mahogany Whatnot, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in

Regency Mahogany Whatnot, circa 1820

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The top tier acts as an adjustable book rack and beneath the lower tier is a single drawer with finely turned wooden knobs.

Category

1820s Regency Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

Bamboo Faux Book Front Stand
Bamboo Faux Book Front Stand

Bamboo Faux Book Front Stand

Unavailable

H 36 in W 15 in D 14 in

Bamboo Faux Book Front Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

English leather top bamboo stand with single door front mounted with faux book facade. Interior fitted with three fixed shelves. Please note of wear consistent with age.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Bamboo

Campaign Book or Music Stand
Campaign Book or Music Stand

Campaign Book or Music Stand

Unavailable

H 8.6 in W 14 in D 11.6 in

Campaign Book or Music Stand

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A 19th century mahogany folding campaign book or music stand. The stand comprises a base panel with a hinged book rest that has a pair of panels that open outwards to give a large...

Category

1840s English Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Book Stand
19th Century Rosewood Book Stand

19th Century Rosewood Book Stand

Unavailable

H 18 in W 17 in D 14 in

19th Century Rosewood Book Stand

Located in Millbrook, NY

English 19th century rosewood book stand.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual Antique Department Store Book Stand
Unusual Antique Department Store Book Stand

Unusual Antique Department Store Book Stand

Unavailable

H 42.25 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in

Unusual Antique Department Store Book Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Very unusual antique American department store book stand.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Book Rack

Materials

Metal

Early Wrought Iron Music Book or Stand
Early Wrought Iron Music Book or Stand

Early Wrought Iron Music Book or Stand

Unavailable

H 54 in W 21 in D 21 in

Early Wrought Iron Music Book or Stand

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Wonderful old wrought iron music stand or bible stand with great rococo lines.

Category

19th Century Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Edwardian Arts & Crafts Oak Book Trough Magazine Newspaper Stand
Antique English Edwardian Arts & Crafts Oak Book Trough Magazine Newspaper Stand

Antique English Edwardian Arts & Crafts Oak Book Trough Magazine Newspaper Stand

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A charming antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts oak book trough dating from circa 1905. With 2 angled book shelves above a newspaper Stand, it has shaped and pierced sides and cutout carr...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Revolving Bookstand
Mahogany Revolving Bookstand

Mahogany Revolving Bookstand

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H 41.3 in W 19 in D 19 in

Mahogany Revolving Bookstand

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The solid mahogany bookcase top has two levels of book racks which have decorative turned pillars to the sides.

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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

Wonderful Miniature Antique Metal Bed Frame on Casters
Wonderful Miniature Antique Metal Bed Frame on Casters

Wonderful Miniature Antique Metal Bed Frame on Casters

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H 17.92 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in

Wonderful Miniature Antique Metal Bed Frame on Casters

Located in Glamis, Angus

Due to the unusually large size of this piece, it has a variety of uses apart from the purely decorative. It can used as a book, magazine, rack and even a small dog or cat bed!

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Oak Book Rack, Circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Oak Book Rack, Circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Oak Book Rack, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts book rack on the manner of Stickley offers quarter sawn oak construction with shaped sides having cut-out handles and two open shelves, raised on straight ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack having a quality mahogany book rack holding eight various books, with a shaped top, inlaid satinwood oval shell and satinwood inla...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Limbert School Oak Tapered Open Book Rack Circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Limbert School Oak Tapered Open Book Rack Circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Limbert School Oak Tapered Open Book Rack Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts book rack in the manner of Limbert offers oak construction in tapered form with five shelves, c1910 Measures- 34.25''H x 21.75''W x 11.25''D.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Late 19thC Sorrento Olive Wood Extending Book Rack
Late 19thC Sorrento Olive Wood Extending Book Rack

Late 19thC Sorrento Olive Wood Extending Book Rack

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC Sorrento Olive Wood Extending Book Rack - with inlaid fold down ends inlaid and pierced detail - 26" x 7.5"d x 11.5"h open - 15" wide closed

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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Book Rack

Materials

Olive

Antique Bronze Art Nouveau Owl Expandable Bookends Book Rack
Antique Bronze Art Nouveau Owl Expandable Bookends Book Rack

Antique Bronze Art Nouveau Owl Expandable Bookends Book Rack

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique bronze Art Nouveauowl expandable bookends book rack. Item features Metal frame, very nice antique item, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form, circa Early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Book Rack

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Owl Expandable Book Rack, Circa 1910
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Owl Expandable Book Rack, Circa 1910

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Owl Expandable Book Rack, Circa 1910

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period bronze expandable book rack or bookends with owl motif In the manner of Bradley & Hubbard USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 6.5"D x 4.5"H.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Book Rack

Materials

Bronze

Bradley and Hubbard Art Nouveau Bronze and Slag Glass Expandable Book Rack
Bradley and Hubbard Art Nouveau Bronze and Slag Glass Expandable Book Rack

Bradley and Hubbard Art Nouveau Bronze and Slag Glass Expandable Book Rack

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period bronze and slag glass expandable book rack By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 13.13"W x 5"D x 3.75"H.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Book Rack

Materials

Bronze

Articulated Book Rack Floor Lamp
Articulated Book Rack Floor Lamp

Articulated Book Rack Floor Lamp

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H 53 in W 22 in D 58 in

Articulated Book Rack Floor Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

The lines on this lamp are beautiful. The base is delicate cast iron with 4 curved legs and small wooden wheels. The base also has a small rack to hold books... and it does make perf...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Book Rack

Materials

Iron

Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack
Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack

Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack

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H 5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare Anglo-Indian bookrack made of hardwood and porcupine quills with a tight architectural form. You can flatter your books by putting them in it, or just display it as is. This h...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Book Rack

RJ Horner Carved Oak Stick & Ball Book Rack With Claw Feet c1900
RJ Horner Carved Oak Stick & Ball Book Rack With Claw Feet c1900

RJ Horner Carved Oak Stick & Ball Book Rack With Claw Feet c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

A four-tier book rack, attributed to the style of RJ Horner, crafted from carved oak.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Book Rack

Materials

Oak

Antique French Magazine Book Rack Stand Bookcase Oak Barley Twist Caned
Antique French Magazine Book Rack Stand Bookcase Oak Barley Twist Caned

Antique French Magazine Book Rack Stand Bookcase Oak Barley Twist Caned

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French oak caned barley twist magazine rack or book stand~~circa 1920s Charming decorative accent piece for today's home~~perfect for a reading nook, living area, bedroom, or...

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1920s French Arts and Crafts Antique Book Rack

Materials

Cane, Oak

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 Rack

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Book Rack with Folding Bookends
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Book Rack with Folding Bookends

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Book Rack with Folding Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique Black Forest bookends. This decorative bookstand with sliding bear bookends is in perfect and original condition. It opens and closes perfectly and it will make a great de...

Category

Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Book Rack

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Book Stand, Oriental, Mahogany, Rack, Dragon Motif, 19th Century
Antique Carved Book Stand, Oriental, Mahogany, Rack, Dragon Motif, 19th Century

Antique Carved Book Stand, Oriental, Mahogany, Rack, Dragon Motif, 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved book stand. An Oriental, mahogany rack with dragon motif, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Book Rack

Materials

Mahogany

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique book rack you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique book rack — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique book rack — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique book rack, those designed in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique book rack has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Betjemanns & Sons, Giffen & Giffen and Roycroft are consistently popular.

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