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Book Rest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th-century English bookshelf, adorned with the hand-painted crest of Marlborough College, exudes a vintage charm with its soft blond patina and nostalgic scholastic vibe...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Italian 17th Century Lutrin - Book Rest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 17th century Lutrin - Book Rest from the Veneto region of Italy. An eagle form
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
French Cherrywood Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French cherrywood book rest or music stand, Lutrin.
This is a charming piece, it is made in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Music Stands
Materials
Cherry
Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
This is a good honest piece, it is made in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Antique Ornithologist's Book Rest, English Pine Bookslide, Bird Motif, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornithologist's book rest. An English, stained pine bookslide with bird motif
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Pine
H 6.11 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in
Pair Of Antique Decorative Bookends, English, Leather, Book Rest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative bookends. An English, leather dressed book rest, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookends
Materials
Leather
H 5.71 in W 2.96 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Decorative Bookends, Italian, Marble, Book Rest, Classical, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative bookends. An Italian, marble book rest in classical taste
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique maritime bookends. A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bookends
Materials
Copper
H 5.91 in W 3.35 in D 2.96 in
Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, coromandel decorative novel or book rest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 6.89 in W 4.14 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
book rest with animal figure interest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Ferocious lion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 6.7 in
Pair Of Vintage Parakeet Bookends, Continental, Ornamental Book Rests, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
ornamental book rests, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Nest your favourite titles between this
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Pine
H 9.65 in W 3.35 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Botswanan Tribal Bookends
Materials
Ebony
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 5.32 in
Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique putti bookends. An Italian, fruitwood cherub figure as book rests
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Fruitwood
H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 7.29 in
Antique Novel Slide, English, Walnut, Brass Caps, Extending Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel slide. An English, walnut and brass extending book rest, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in W 12.6 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An African, milk onyx decorative novel or book rest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Onyx
H 7.68 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Decorative, Book Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Offering excellent character and display
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookends
Materials
Ebony
H 7.09 in W 4.14 in D 7.68 in
Antique Folio Stand, Anglo Indian, Folding Book Rest, Desktop, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folio stand. An Anglo-Indian folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Teak
H 9.65 in W 12.21 in D 5.32 in
Pair of Antique Executive Desk Bookends, English, Book Rest, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of executive desk bookends. An English, solid mahogany and leather dressed book rest
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 5.32 in W 5.32 in D 4.14 in
Pair Of Antique Weighted Bookends, English, Book Rest, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique weighted bookends. An English, mahogany carved book rest with Art
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 5.12 in
Pair Of Vintage Springer Spaniel Bookends, English, Marble, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Striking bookends with appeal for fans of the
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
H 6.89 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair Of Vintage Acorn Bookends, English, Decorative Book Rest, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage acorn bookends. An English, mahogany decorative book rest, dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 5.91 in W 3.75 in D 4.93 in
Antique Gothic Revival Novel Slide, Scottish Oak, Extending Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic revival novel slide. A Scottish, oak and silvered brass extending book
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Oak
H 6.89 in W 13.59 in D 5.71 in
Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, Asian, Pine, Figural Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative bookends. An Asian, stained pine figural book rest, dating to
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Bookends
Materials
Pine
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Pair Of Decorative Bookends, English, Book Rest, Mid Century, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of decorative bookends. An English, Portland stone book rest, dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone
H 5.91 in W 2.17 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique lion bookends. An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Iron
H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, English, Oak, Book Rest, Early 20th, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of decorative bookends. An English, oak book rest, dating to the early 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century British Bookends
Materials
Oak
H 6.7 in W 3.15 in D 4.53 in
Pair of Vintage Owl Figure Bookends, English, Carved Oak Book Rest, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
appealing English oak, circa 1970. This decorative book rest combines warm caramel tones with a delightful
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
H 8.47 in W 4.93 in D 4.14 in
Pair Of Antique Marly Horse Bookends, French, Grand Tour, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Marly Horse bookends. A French, bronze and slate Grand Tour book rest
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Bookends
Materials
Slate, Bronze
H 10.63 in W 3.75 in D 7.49 in
Pair Of Vintage Pointer Bookends, French Bronze, Dog Figure, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Pointer bookends. A French, bronze dog figure book rest, dating to the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
H 3.75 in W 4.14 in D 4.93 in
Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating bookends with fine anatom...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 7.68 in W 3.94 in D 8.67 in
Antique Italian Pedestal Plant Stand Display Table Walnut Baroque Book Rest
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique Italian carved walnut pedestal, plant stand or bronze display table~~38" T~~c. 1890s
Beautifully carved floral accents on pedestal with shaped top in popular Baroque style...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Located in East Hampton, NY
style book rest.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Rests on Book, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. She is barefoot. Her hair is short and pulled back. She has a book resting on a pillow. It is open and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Rests on Book, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. She is barefoot. Her hair is short and pulled back. She has a book resting on a pillow. It is open and
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Rests on Book, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. She is barefoot. Her hair is short and pulled back. She has a book resting on a pillow. It is open and
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Giclée
17th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Lectern
Located in Atlanta, GA
rest is in giltwood and rotates. The book rest surface is also polychromed and it's position is
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Music Stands
Materials
Wood
Gothic Arts & Crafts, Wrought Iron Bible, Bookstand, Lecturn, Maitre D Stand
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron lecturn having an open work book rest with a Gothic cross, and an adjustable hooded
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Small Louis XV Style Burlwood Three Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage burlwood miniature three drawer chest. A perfect little book rest or drinks table. All
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Burl
Vintage Italian Burlwood Miniature Three Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage miniature burlwood three drawer chest. A perfect little drinks table or book rest. All
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Burl
Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Architects Table
Located in London, GB
book-rest, above fitted drawer supported on square chamfered legs.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature Three Drawer Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming three drawer miniature Louis XV style chest of drawers. Place next to a chair as a book
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Carved Mahogany Folding Bible Book Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
with variable pitching grades and decorated with hand carved scalloped edges motifs. The book rest is
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Music Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Music Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With hinged trellis adjustable holder and hinged folding book rest raised on a reeded support
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Music Stands
Materials
Rosewood
William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early 18th century William and Mary Burled walnut veneer desk with book rest and side handles
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Desks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Victorian Birch Leveson & son Patent Bed Reading Table
Located in Dereham, GB
,
Book rests on top
Telescopic action with brass hinged catch to hold Rachet stem
Designed to sit under
Category
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Tables
Materials
Birch
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
H 21.07 in W 23.43 in D 14.77 in
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
This is a wonderful set of very nicely made book rests with high quality design and craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Fascinatingly distinctive book rest with unusual forms
Displays
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 5.91 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
Agnes Malden - Late 19th Century Oil, A Moment of Reflection
Located in Corsham, GB
draws the viewer's eye instantly to the lady's thoughtful expression and the book resting in her lap
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand
Located in Forney, TX
stand podium.
Hand-crafted in the 19th century, having a sloped book-rest to the top with three Star of
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Oak
H 56 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
"Hand" wall candlesticks, black ceramic, France, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
as candlesticks, book rests or simple wall decoration object. It will bring a real "surrealist" style
Category
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain
Early 18th Century French Provincial Blue Gray Painted Single Door Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
sloped hinged book rest. Made near Poitiers during the Regence Period. France, circa 1720.
Measures
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut, Paint
Art Deco Granite Bookends, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Sturdy and extremely durable book rests made of pink granite, inspired by Art Déco style - elegant
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Granite
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Mahogany top with removeable book rest,
Top lifts
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Small Oak Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
moulded book-rest, opening to reveal a stepped interior with a well concealed below a false drawer-front
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
A 19th Century German K.P.M Plaque Depicting Reclining Magdalene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sceptre mark over the letter “H”
Portraying reclining Magdalene in a cave with an open book resting on
Category
Antique 19th Century German Porcelain
A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
original detachable book rest with an adjustable slope and brass arm. English, circa 1815.
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Wooden book rests are an elegant and functional decorative element that plays both a practical and
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
mechanism to adjust the tray. The slanted book rest with pen holder can stand or lay flat
Original
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1930s Harrods Reading or Music Stand A very attractive piece, the stand has a h
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
a brass upright column which carries an articulated adjustable arm supporting a tilting book rest
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
H 58 in W 13 in D 13 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the book rest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every book rest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect book rest — 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 book rest, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. A well-made book rest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl Auböck are consistently popular.
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