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'Readers Digest' Cover
By Charles Sheldon
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pastel on Board
Dimensions: 15.75" x 13.25"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Readers
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Pastel, Board
Ancient Reader - Etching Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
By Vincenzo Campana
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Reader from "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Vincenzo
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Readers
Materials
Etching
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 0.08 in
The Solitary Reader - Original Lithograph by J.J Grandville - 1852
By Jean Jeacques Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
The Solitary Reader is an original lithographs by J.J. Grandville from "Scènes de la vie privée et
Category
1850s Modern Antique Readers
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
No Reserve
H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 0.08 in
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Reader, Vienna Bronze Sculptural Paperweight, Ca. 19
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
Marked on the base bottom with initial "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche (for “Bergmann”).
Dimensions:
Height: 3.63 inches (9.07cm)
Length: 4.75 inches (11.87cm)
Width: 2.63 inc...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Readers
Materials
Bronze
H 3.63 in W 4.75 in D 2.63 in
Georges Van Der Straeten, Book Reader, French Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 1888
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
French Belle Epoque period.
Signed and dated on the bottom back.
Original marble base.
Dimensions
Height: 12.25 inches (30.62cm)
Width: 4.88 inches (12.2cm)
Depth: 3.75 inche...
Category
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Readers
Materials
Bronze
H 12.25 in W 4.88 in D 3.75 in
Antique Reader's Stand, English, Oak, Side Table, Book Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reader's stand. An English, oak side table with book trough, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Readers
Materials
Oak
H 27.56 in W 23.82 in D 13.98 in
An English 19th Century Victorian Ebonized Wood and Bone-Inlaid Fireplace Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The ornately decorated screen centered with a needlepoint tapestry of a Tarot card reader attending to
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Readers
Materials
Bone, Fabric, Wood
H 41.75 in W 29.5 in D 11.25 in
Antique American Gothic Revival Oak Altar Lectern Book Bible Music Stand 1890
Located in Portland, OR
books and will allow the reader/speaker to stand to and lean on the stand.
This would make a great book
Category
1890s American Gothic Revival Antique Readers
Materials
Oak
H 48 in W 26 in D 14 in
Nelson's Guide to the City of New York and its Neighbourhood, 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
text enriches the reader's visual experience, offering a glimpse into the architectural and cultural
Category
1850s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish with a Spiderwort Plant after W. Curtis
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
.
The publication familiarized its readers with ornamental and exotic plants, which it presented in
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Readers
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.5 in W 11.13 in D 7.24 in
Odes and Sonnets Illustrades
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
original binding.
I kept it for me for long time: now it's for another reader, lover of poems.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Other Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
Jules Chéret 1894 original poster - Le radical Madame sans gêne
By Jules Chéret
Located in PARIS, FR
novel, featured in the pages of Le Radical, invited readers into a world of drama, intrigue, and
Category
1890s Antique Readers
Materials
Lithograph, Paper, Linen
H 48.43 in W 34.26 in
Rare German Frontispiece of Rumphius Cabinet of Curiosities, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
in literature, designed to captivate and intrigue the reader. The image is rich in symbolism and
Category
1760s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 13 in W 8.63 in D 0 in
Antique Treasure Island Book, Robert Louis Stevenson, English, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
favourite of younger readers.
Beautifully presented, benefiting from a professional rebinding in quality
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
H 7.29 in W 5.12 in D 1.19 in
A Pair of Fire-Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks c. 1815 - 1830
Located in 263-0031, JP
fire-gilt bronze. (The faithful reader won’t fail to notice my tiresomely repetition of the term “fire
Category
Early 19th Century Restauration Antique Readers
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Architectural Orders by Vignola's Frontispiece, 1767
Located in Langweer, NL
contributions to the field, and sometimes, as seen here, including verses addressing the reader.
Category
1850s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 0 in
Regency Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
) Flora Londinensis a few years before.
The publication familiarized its readers with ornamental and
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Readers
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
back that slims at the seat, the chair is constructed so that the reader sits in the chair backwards
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Readers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Decorative Wall Fresco - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 1780s
By Filippo Morghen
Located in Roma, IT
more to amaze readers with the quality of the objects in the collection of the King of Naples than to
Category
1780s Modern Antique Readers
Materials
Etching
H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 0.04 in
Winslow Homer Framed Original 19th Century Wood Engraving "On the Beach"
By Winslow Homer
Located in Alamo, CA
the news, entertained with literature, poetry and art, as well as educating its readers about world
Category
1770s American Impressionist Antique Readers
Materials
Engraving
H 18.5 in W 22.32 in D 1.57 in
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dishes- A Pair. After William Curtis
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
.
The publication familiarized its readers with ornamental and exotic plants, which it presented in
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Readers
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.25 in W 11.13 in D 7.75 in
Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
to a high-class reader. The combination of mother of pearl and gold was exceptionally rare for this
Category
19th Century French Antique Readers
Materials
Gold
antique English mahogany reading table.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
a companion for the reader. With the ability to be height adjustable, this table can adapt to the
Category
1870s English Antique Readers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Book Set, 13 Vols Charles Dickens Novels, English, Fiction, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and readers alike. Delivered ready to enjoy.
List of Titles Included: Christmas Books; Pickwick
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
H 7.29 in W 5.32 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
reader
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Skilfully carved milk onyx presents warm
Category
Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Antique Readers
Materials
Onyx
H 7.68 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in
Letter V - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
“Antiquities” was designed more to amaze readers with the quality of the objects in the collection of the King
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique Readers
Materials
Etching
H 2.37 in W 2.76 in D 0.04 in
Enchanting Norwich: A Historical 1801 Engraved View by W. Angus and E. Dayes
Located in Langweer, NL
to convey the architectural and scenic beauty of Norwich to readers and viewers of the time.
Category
Early 1800s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 4.93 in W 7.29 in D 0 in
Antique Judaical Sterling Silver Torah Pointer (Yad) 1873
Located in Doha, QA
David which has a light blue gemstone in it.
The Torah pointer is used by Torah reader to follow the
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Readers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Balluriau Le journal publie Fleur de Bagne Roman de Goron & Émile Gautier
By Paul Balluriau
Located in PARIS, FR
colonies, captivating readers with each installment. Balluriau's task was to encapsulate this gripping tale
Category
1890s Antique Readers
Materials
Lithograph, Linen, Paper
Engraved Representations of North American Tribes around the Mississippi, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
time of their production. They were intended to educate European readers about the diverse cultures of
Category
1780s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 15.36 in W 9.45 in D 0 in
Old Engraving of Mexican Festivities and Rituals in the Age of Discovery, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
type of illustration that would help readers visualize the narratives contained within the travel
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 8.86 in W 9.26 in D 0 in
Epipactis Spectrum: A Botanical Study from 1904
Located in Langweer, NL
, aiming to provide an accurate and comprehensive understanding of these orchid species to the readers or
Category
Early 1900s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
Repairing the Endeavour: Captain Cook's Maritime Ordeal at Hope Islands, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
the Hope Islands. The detailed engraving would have been intended to give the readers of Moore's
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 7.68 in W 11.82 in D 0 in
Engraving of The Death of Captain James Cook at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
record for readers at the time, offering a visual account of the tragic end of one of the most famous
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 8.08 in W 9.65 in D 0 in
Celebration and Ritual: Engraving of Mexican Festivities in the Age of Discovery
Located in Langweer, NL
type of illustration that would help readers visualize the narratives contained within the travel
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 9.26 in W 15.16 in D 0 in
Map of Independent Tartary with Vignettes of the Region's Culture, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
readers a glimpse into the way of life and traditions of the people who lived in the vast region known as
Category
1850s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Decorative, Book Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
appeal for the reader
Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout
Skilfully carved ebony presents
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Readers
Materials
Ebony
H 7.09 in W 4.14 in D 7.68 in
The Breadfruit Tree and Gorget: Symbols of Life and Leadership in the Pacific
Located in Langweer, NL
the age of exploration and colonial expansion. They would have been used to educate readers back in
Category
1780s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and appeal for the reader
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Deftly
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Readers
Materials
Ebony
H 5.32 in W 2.96 in D 6.11 in
Antique American Impressionist Nocturnal Moonlit Seascape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Albright Art Gallery and elsewhere. In addition, Rummell was a dramatic reader and teacher of vocal and
Category
1920s Impressionist Antique Readers
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Roman Fresco - Etching by Filippo de Grado - 18th Century
By Filippo de Grado
Located in Roma, IT
, Luigi Vanvitelli, and Giovanni Battista Casanova.
The “Antiquities” was designed more to amaze readers
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique Readers
Materials
Etching
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
Antique Print of a Grand Battle between the Princes of the Mughal Empire
Located in Langweer, NL
the work of Guillaume Delisle, and they offered the general reader a window into the emerging world of
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
H 17.52 in W 21.15 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of Portraits of Emperors and a Parade for the Grand Mogul
Located in Langweer, NL
by Henri, largely after the work of Guillaume Delisle, and they offered the general reader a window
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
H 18.23 in W 11.34 in D 0.02 in
Antique 2nd Edition Book, Nineveh & Its Remains Vol.1, English, Victorian, 1849
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fascinate the reader. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 15.5cm (6'')
Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
H 9.06 in W 6.11 in D 1.38 in
New York Recorder Poster, Christmas Edition, Original Vintage Lithograph, 1893
Located in Langweer, NL
themes or events, which would have been an attractive feature for readers and advertisers alike
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 23.04 in W 17.72 in D 0 in
Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
annotated throughout by a former reader
Illustrated frontispiece with an 18th century medal bearing the
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 0.6 in
19th Century French Forest Carved Oak Barometer and Thermometer with Dog Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
carved oak weather and temperature reader features impressive, high-relief carvings of acorn and leaf
Category
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Readers
Materials
Oak
H 24 in W 10 in D 3 in
A Heritage of Flora: Original Antique Engraving of Diverse Plant Species, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
, and these numbers correspond to the labels at the bottom, providing a reference for readers to
Category
1840s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
ZANG TUMB TUMB - Rare Book - 1914
By Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
Located in Roma, IT
responsible to take the reader right inside the battle. In fact, “the dynamic rhythms and onomatopoetic
Category
1910s Surrealist Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
Pavlovsk: The Palace and the Park and the Collections (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Park 254 pages, both are lavishly illustrated with colour photographs. The books guide the reader
Category
19th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 13.75 in W 11.5 in D 2.75 in
Easter Island's Enigmatic Legacy: Moai Statues Engraved and Published in 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
remote island to readers back in Europe.
As for the condition, visible signs of aging such as edge wear
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
H 10.04 in W 15.16 in D 0 in
Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vanvitelli, and Giovanni Battista Casanova.
The “Antiquities” was designed more to amaze readers with the
Category
18th Century Modern Antique Readers
Materials
Etching
H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 in
Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" - Etching by V. Campana - 18th Century
By Vincenzo Campana
Located in Roma, IT
, Luigi Vanvitelli, and Giovanni Battista Casanova.
The “Antiquities” was designed more to amaze readers
Category
18th Century Modern Antique Readers
Materials
Etching
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
engravings, which would have been both informative and visually appealing to readers at the time.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
H 8.55 in W 10.87 in D 0.02 in
Gilpin, Wm: Observations... on Great Britain, and High-Lands of Scotland, 2 vols
Located in Middletown, NY
general 'only characterize the countries,' through which the reader is carried." The illustrations, based
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Readers
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.25 in D 1.75 in
Original Antique Engraving of Hunting, Small Game Hunting and Traps, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
their construction and functionality. These images would have provided valuable information to readers
Category
1790s Antique Readers
Materials
Paper
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H 16.34 in W 10.83 in D 0 in
Ancient Roman Scene from the series... - Etching by G. Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
readers with the quality of the objects in the collection of the King of Naples than to be used in
Category
18th Century Modern Antique Readers
Materials
Etching
H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in
Letter T - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
“Antiquities” was designed more to amaze readers with the quality of the objects in the collection of the King
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Readers
Materials
Etching
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 0.04 in
R. Lullier 'D.H. Chiparus' Art Deco Mantle Sculpture c.1920s
By R. Lullier
Located in Hampstead, QC
R. Lullier (pseudonym of D.H. Chiparus) Sculpture circa 1920 of "The Reader and her Greyhound
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Readers
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Antique Art Deco Epstein Manner Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar 1920s
Located in London, GB
.
Lawrie was an avid reader and he studied countless books about the leading designers of that time
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Readers
Materials
Walnut
H 51.19 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
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Antique Readers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique readers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique readers — often made from paper, wood and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 77 antique and vintage antique readers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Antique readers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique readers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, modern and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique readers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rizzoli International Publications, Arman and Daum are consistently popular.
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