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Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, Reading Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, reading stand This is a charming piece full of character, the book
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Antique Mid-19th Century Adam Style Music Stands

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Fruitwood

Arts and Crafts Beech and Brass Menu Podium, Reading Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts beech and brass menu podium, reading stand. This is a charming piece full of
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century North American Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Oak

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
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Bookends

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Slate, Bronze

Antique Edwardian Quarter Oak Revolving Library Bookcase Pedestal
Located in LYON, FR
Antique Edwardian / Victorian revolving / rotating library bookcase or pedestal book stand. Made of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

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Oak

"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving
Located in York County, PA
Masterpiece tramp art carving: "THE GRADUATE" This exceptional tramp art figure and podium
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Bed by Erik Hoglund made of Solid Pine for Boda Trä
By Erik Höglund, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Association presented Swedish handicraft. On the podiums, conventional crafts were presented side by side with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fir

Original self-portrait drawing (hand signed and inscribed)
By Marina Abramovic
Located in New York, NY
of this very book, and literally tracing her face on it - all of which is documented as part of this
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Lithograph, Offset

Gold: The Impossible Collection 'Special Edition'
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
the new gods of awards podiums and sports stadiums.Gold has always added a divine spark to any human
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Gold

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Podium - Model 10
Located in BERNAY, FR
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Podium - Model 10
Podium - Model 10
H 16.54 in Dm 21.66 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Wild Boar by Louis Riche, France 1930
By Louis Riché
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends wild boar by Louis Riche. Bronze with green patina on Belgian Black marble base. Ca. 1930. Literature: Les bronzes de XIXe siècle, Pierre Kjellberg, Le...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Life Time Furniture china cabinet / hutch. Made of walnut featuring Jacobean styling with hand turned supports with acanthus carvings. The curio cabinet features red painte...
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair of English Wrought Iron Driveway Gates 427cm (14ft)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pair of antique 20th century English wrought iron driveway gates. These substantially constructed blacksmith made gates have a significant decorative shield of St George’s cross, whi...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron

French, 17/18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement is with the wooden base.
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Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Italian Green Marble "Book" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Italian green marble "booK" bookends, circa 1970s.. The set are in very good vintage condition with no cips or cracks and measures 6.25"W x 4"D x 6"H. Great faux b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

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Marble

Gothic Dragons Base Wrought Iron Altar Crucifix with Bronze Sculpture of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a stunning work of religious art. For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Wall Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An arts and crafts carved oak wall cabinet.
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Wall Cabinet
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Wall Cabinet
H 20.75 in W 14.75 in D 8.25 in
Lyrical Wrought Iron Side Table Made from St. Croix Forge Horseshoes, circa 1985
By St. Croix Forge
Located in Camden, ME
Beautiful end table composed of 17 Shetland Pony scaled iron horseshoes. The horseshoes were cast at the Saint Croix Forge in Minnesota. The base and glass top are in excellent condi...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and sculptural, Arts & Crafts era, church bible or book stand. This late 1800s bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good condition. The stunning overal...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass

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 light. The hood shade cane be raised or lowered and the bell form shade (11.25 in. di...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Medieval Gothic Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village. France, circa 1450-1550. Weathered. Measurement is with the wooden base.
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Oval Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror, France, circa 1925
By Edgar Brandt, Paul Kiss
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb wall mirror composed of a large beveled oval mirror, 2 small crescent-shaped mirrors and a magnificent wrought iron frame on the theme of nature (patterns of flowers, leaves a...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Podium
Located in Chicago, IL
Wrought iron podium.  
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Vintage 1940s American Pedestals

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Podium
Wrought Iron Podium
H 44 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Glass And Wrought Iron Vase By Daum And Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite glass and wrought iron vase is the result of one of the most iconic Art Deco artistic collaborations between Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle. Each renowned for their un...
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20th Century Art Deco Vases

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Wrought Iron

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
Make a statement with this rare mid-century Italian modernist bar cabinet (sideboard buffet) attributed to legendary designer Osvaldo Borsani (Italy, 1911-1985), circa 1950s. Havi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood, Rosewood

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Bombay Company Cherry Lectern Podium Pedestal Library Book Music Stand Easel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage podium, book holder or music stand by the Bombay Company, USA & Canada.   
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Pedestals

Materials

Cherry

Podium/ Writing Desk
Located in Napa, CA
Pine writing desk and podium. This piece has very clean lines and a consistent patina over the
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Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Podium/ Writing Desk
Podium/ Writing Desk
H 38 in W 25 in D 24 in
Podium in Lucite circa 1960s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Well kept acrylic Podium is all Lucite bonded with counter sunk screws. The top angles up for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

Podium in Lucite circa 1960s
Podium in Lucite circa 1960s
H 45 in W 19 in D 16 in
Handcrafted Mixed Woods Lectern Podium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome studio design. Appears to be a one-off. Mixed woods. Great to display an open book on
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Late 20th Century American Modern Music Stands

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Mixed Woods Lectern Podium
Handcrafted Mixed Woods Lectern Podium
H 41 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Podium/Lectern with Lighted Top
Located in Petaluma, CA
just use it as an area for a book. As rare as these are,this one is extra special. From top to bottom
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Country French Pine Farmhouse Podium Lectern Desk or Bookstand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French farmhouse style lectern stand, podium, desk, or book stand/music stand
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20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Podium, Standing Desk, Book Display, or Hostess Stand. Base Dia: 25 x Approx. H: 40-63 in. *(Top Work
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand with Reading Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' stand with reading lamp This is a charming piece full of
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Music Stands

Materials

Pine

Empire Reading Stand or Lectern
Located in Berlin, DE
Walnut podium stand with rectangular height top, with book rest and document compartment, on square
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Reading Stand or Lectern
Empire Reading Stand or Lectern
H 51.19 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
18th Century French Oak Black Forest Lectern with Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
in France, circa 1780 the oak podium stands at almost 6 feet tall. The antique lectern features an
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Antique 18th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Hamilton Yellow and White Gold Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson Presentation Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
with photos of original program and of LBJ at the speakers podium are included in a bound book. Book
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Once Upon a Time in the West
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
asked for my medal podium of the most visually spoilt countries in the world, the usual suspects all
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Dig...

Once Upon a Time in the West
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
asked for my medal podium of the most visually spoilt countries in the world, the usual suspects all
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Photographic Film, Archival ...

Vintage Lecturn, Book Stand or Podium in the Art Deco Style
Located in Palm Beach, FL
English mahogany and brass podium or lecturn, in the Art Deco manner, with plenty of pizzazz. The
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Music Stands

Drexel Mid Century Distressed Walnut French Lectern Podium X Side Book Stand 38"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
A vintage French inspired podium by Drexel, circa 1970s. Features a walnut-finished frame with an
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Walnut

American Gothic Revival Oak Podium
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 19th century gothic style carved oak podium with original inset oil cloth book rest and felt
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Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival More Furniture and Collecti...

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Oak

American Gothic Revival Oak Podium
American Gothic Revival Oak Podium
H 42.5 in W 31 in D 23 in
Vintage Teacher's Podium from France
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage teacher's podium with drawer from France made of wood on a heavy cast iron base. An
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Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Vintage Teacher's Podium from France
Vintage Teacher's Podium from France
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Brass Conductors Reception Podium, Reading Lamp Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Conductors Reception Podium, reading lamp stand This is a charming piece full of character
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d' Stand This is a charming piece full of character, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Cast Iron, Brass and Walnut Bookstand Podium, American, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fancy bookstand, podium, or music stand, having a cast iron base attached to an elaborate brass
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Antique Late 19th Century American Music Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Carved Oak Podium Table Top Lectern Gothic Liturgical Bible Box
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak Podium table top Lectern Gothic Liturgical Bible box ~Direct from
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Oak

18th Century Italian Book Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely podium or book stand from Italy was made circa 1760. The actual articulated top is a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Music Stands

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Book Stand
18th Century Italian Book Stand
H 42 in W 16 in D 13 in
Pair of Vintage Amun Statuary Bookends, Egyptian, Decorative Book Rest, Historic
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Amun statuary bookends. An Egyptian, stone resin decorative book rest of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Bookends

Materials

Resin

Antique Edwardian Quartersawn Oak Revolving Library Bookcase Pedestal Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Edwardian / Victorian revolving / rotating library bookcase or pedestal book stand. Made of
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Olympic Games, 1936
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
his team did not achieve a podium finish (they finished eighth), they had an impressive 8-2 win over
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Mid-20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Olympic Games, 1936
Olympic Games, 1936
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Once Upon a Time in the West
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
. "When I am asked for my medal podium of the most visually spoilt countries in the world, the usual
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mid Century Steel Book Stand/Podium
Located in Hudson, NY
A very architectural looking stand with its metal bracing and open design.
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20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Copper and Chrome Podium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
standing podium is complete with built in lamp and attached pen. We will even have your name engraved into
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Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Art Deco Copper and Chrome Podium
Art Deco Copper and Chrome Podium
H 51.5 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Art Deco Lighted Podium Lectern or Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
combination of metals, and new wiring throughout. These also look great as an entry hall stand, open book
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Antique Large Lifesize Eagle Book Holder in Hand-Carved Stained Oak
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This antique piece can be used as a statue but was originally designed to be used as a book holder
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

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Book Podium For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic book podium available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and metal, every book podium was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage book podium now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a book podium — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right book podium, those designed in Arts and Crafts, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one book podium that is appealing in its simplicity, but Assouline Publishing, Drexel and Erik Höglund produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Book Podium?

The average selling price for a book podium at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $13,500 for the highest priced.