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Book Rest
Book Rest

Book Rest

$1,875

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
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.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Ornithologist's Book Rest, English Pine Bookslide, Bird Motif, Victorian
Antique Ornithologist's Book Rest, English Pine Bookslide, Bird Motif, Victorian

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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Pine

Vintage Decorative Bookends, Italian, Marble, Book Rest, Classical, Art Deco
Vintage Decorative Bookends, Italian, Marble, Book Rest, Classical, Art Deco

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, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bookends

Materials

Copper

Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Indian, coromandel decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Oriental, ebonised ironwood book rest with animal figure interest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Vintage Parakeet Bookends, Continental, Ornamental Book Rests, Art Deco
Pair Of Vintage Parakeet Bookends, Continental, Ornamental Book Rests, Art Deco

Pair Of Vintage Parakeet Bookends, Continental, Ornamental Book Rests, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A Continental, carved and painted pine bird as ornamental book rests, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Pine

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

Designed with a slender brass frame, the lectern features a tiered construction with adjustable book rests, allowing for comfortable reading or display at varying angles.

Category

Early 20th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Brass

Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian
Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian

Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Italian, fruitwood cherub figure as book rests, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An African, milk onyx decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological
Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological

Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of prehistoric large volume book ends. An African, petrified wood book rest, dating to thousands of years back and repurposed in the late 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1980s Malagasy Archaistic Bookends

Materials

Leather, Petrified Wood

Pair of Antique Executive Desk Bookends, English, Book Rest, Edwardian, C.1910
Pair of Antique Executive Desk Bookends, English, Book Rest, Edwardian, C.1910

Pair of Antique Executive Desk Bookends, English, Book Rest, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, solid mahogany and leather dressed book rest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Vintage Springer Spaniel Bookends, English, Marble, Book Rest, Art Deco
Pair Of Vintage Springer Spaniel Bookends, English, Marble, Book Rest, Art Deco

Pair Of Vintage Springer Spaniel Bookends, English, Marble, Book Rest, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, onyx marble and cast metal ornamental dog book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Mounted Horse Rider Bookends, English, Book Rests, Victorian
Pair of Antique Mounted Horse Rider Bookends, English, Book Rests, Victorian

Pair of Antique Mounted Horse Rider Bookends, English, Book Rests, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, polished bronze and cast iron figural book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930
Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930

Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Distinctive figural carving and superb natural colour make these book rests a striking decorative addition. Crafted from quality banded agate, with natural strata detail and vibrant...

Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Agate

French Bamboo Folding Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin  This is a charming piece
French Bamboo Folding Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin  This is a charming piece

French Bamboo Folding Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin This is a charming piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Bamboo Folding Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin This is a charming piece, it is made from bamboo A charming piece and an attractive design it is in excellent condition, not o...

Category

1990s Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, English, Oak, Book Rest, Early 20th, C.1930
Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, English, Oak, Book Rest, Early 20th, C.1930

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 century, circa 1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Bookends

Materials

Oak

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box with leather skiver and book rest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

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

"Book Rest" oil painting seated woman with a book on lap colorful modern framed
"Book Rest" oil painting seated woman with a book on lap colorful modern framed

"Book Rest" oil painting seated woman with a book on lap colorful modern framed

By Kelly Carmody

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A woman, seated in a yellow room, wears a patterned dress and holds a book, turned down, onto her lap. She rests her head in her hand, with her elbow propped up atop a colorful stack...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

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

Antique Early 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Coromandel, Novel Rest, Regency, C.1830
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Coromandel, Novel Rest, Regency, C.1830

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Coromandel, Novel Rest, Regency, C.1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique extending book slide. An English, coromandel novel rest dating to the Regency period, circa 1830.

Category

Antique 1830s British Regency Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique extending book slide. An English, ebonised mahogany novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 1870s British High Victorian Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Lectern
17th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Lectern

17th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Lectern

Located in Round Top, TX

The putti support of the book rest is in giltwood and rotates. The book rest surface is also polychromed and it's position is changeable.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Music Stands

Materials

Wood

Gothic Arts & Crafts, Wrought Iron Bible, Bookstand, Lecturn, Maitre D Stand
Gothic Arts & Crafts, Wrought Iron Bible, Bookstand, Lecturn, Maitre D Stand

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis XV Style Burlwood Miniature Chest with Three Drawers, 1970s
Louis XV Style Burlwood Miniature Chest with Three Drawers, 1970s

Louis XV Style Burlwood Miniature Chest with Three Drawers, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage burlwood miniature three drawer chest. A perfect little book rest or drinks table. All drawers lined with printed Florentine paper.

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures

Materials

Burl

Vintage Italian Burlwood Miniature Chest, Three Drawers, Ca. 1970s
Vintage Italian Burlwood Miniature Chest, Three Drawers, Ca. 1970s

Vintage Italian Burlwood Miniature Chest, Three Drawers, Ca. 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A perfect little drinks table or book rest. All drawers are lined with green Florentine paper.

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures

Materials

Burl

Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter  This is a fabulous piec
Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter  This is a fabulous piec

Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter This is a fabulous piec

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Pine Reception Desk, Restaurant Greeter This is a fabulous piece of Arts and Crafts Design in Golden Pine, it is decorated with arches and leaf shaped in the Arts an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Pine

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Architects Table
Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Architects Table

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Architects Table

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th century well figured mahogany architects table having lift up ratchet top with sprung book-rest, above fitted drawer supported on square chamfered legs.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, Three Drawers, Circa 1950s
Miniature Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, Three Drawers, Circa 1950s

Miniature Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, Three Drawers, Circa 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Place next to a chair as a book rest or drinks table. Would also make a nice jewelry chest.

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood

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

A Burmese, carved teak folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Teak

Victorian Birch Leveson & son Patent Bed Reading Table
Victorian Birch Leveson & son Patent Bed Reading Table

Victorian Birch Leveson & son Patent Bed Reading Table

Located in Dereham, GB

Victorian Birch Leveson & son Patent Bed Reading Table Rectangular shaped top, With swivel action, Book rests on top Telescopic action with brass hinged catch to hold Rachet stem ...

Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fascinatingly distinctive book rest with unusual forms Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select stocks show deep caramel hues throughout Ends raise to the u...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

"Hand" wall candlesticks, black ceramic, France, 1980
"Hand" wall candlesticks, black ceramic, France, 1980

"Hand" wall candlesticks, black ceramic, France, 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

It can be used as candlesticks, book rests or simple wall decoration object. It will bring a real "surrealist" style to your interior.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Book Form Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1950's.
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Book Form Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1950's.

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Book Form Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1950's.

By Aldo Tura

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted in Tura’s signature lacquered and parchment-finished goatskin, this highly distinctive cabinet is ingeniously modeled as an oversized book resting upon a sculptural X-form st...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Art Deco Granite Bookends, Set of 2
Art Deco Granite Bookends, Set of 2

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, geometric and timeless form.

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Granite

Small Oak Bureau
Small Oak Bureau

Small Oak Bureau

Located in Folkestone, GB

A rare 18th century oak bureau of particularly small and diminutive proportions. the fall with a moulded book-rest, opening to reveal a stepped interior with a well concealed below a...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 17th Century French Oak Lectern with Revolving Double Sided Top
Late 17th Century French Oak Lectern with Revolving Double Sided Top

Late 17th Century French Oak Lectern with Revolving Double Sided Top

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 17th Century French wooden lectern or reading stand.  With a tilted book rest and triangular hooded top with circular aperture, raised on a turned stem and a tripod cabriole ba...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Easels

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Art Nouveau Iron Table Easel with Verdigris, 1970
French Art Nouveau Iron Table Easel with Verdigris, 1970

French Art Nouveau Iron Table Easel with Verdigris, 1970

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Nouveau Table Easel or Book Rest This is a very attractive piece it is made in iron and has decorative detail on the top of Marianne and at the bottom of the stand with ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Easels

Materials

Iron

A Regency mahogany library reading chair
A Regency mahogany library reading chair

A Regency mahogany library reading chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two deep buttoned cushions and padded elbow rests re-upholstered in distressed black l...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Tolewear Easel in Iron, Folk Art Style, Decorative Patina, 1970
French Tolewear Easel in Iron, Folk Art Style, Decorative Patina, 1970

French Tolewear Easel in Iron, Folk Art Style, Decorative Patina, 1970

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Tolewear Table Easel or Book Rest This is a very attractive piece it is made in iron and has decorative detail mostly on the top and on the rest at the bottom of the stand, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Folk Art Easels

Materials

Metal

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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

Antique 19th Century Italian Music Stands

Book Rest by Carl Auböck
Book Rest by Carl Auböck

Book Rest by Carl Auböck

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 16.54 in D 10.56 in

Book Rest by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Book rest by Carl Auböck Vienna, 1950s for Werkstätte Carl Auböck nutwood, brass Good condition with a great patina!

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Book Rest
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Book Rest

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Book Rest

Unavailable

H 8 in W 23 in D 7 in

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Book Rest

Located in New York, NY

An early 19th century English mahogany book rest with shaped ends and pierced carrying handles.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Carl Auböck II A Unique Prototype One Of A Kind Book Rest Brass, Austria 1950s
Carl Auböck II A Unique Prototype One Of A Kind Book Rest Brass, Austria 1950s

Carl Auböck II A Unique Prototype One Of A Kind Book Rest Brass, Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Auböck II A Unique Prototype One Of A Kind Book Rest in Patinated Brass, Austria 1950s. A special treasure from the Werkstätte Carl Auböck: this one of a kind book rest was disc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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

Antique 1840s English Music Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Oak Stationary Box, Campaign Box, Scotland 1880
Antique Quality Oak Stationary Box, Campaign Box, Scotland 1880

Antique Quality Oak Stationary Box, Campaign Box, Scotland 1880

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Quality oak stationary box, campaign box, Scotland 1880, H856 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original Finish There is a removeable card calendar and stamp box in the top sect...

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

George II Mahogany Tripod Architects Table
George II Mahogany Tripod Architects Table

George II Mahogany Tripod Architects Table

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 19.69 in

George II Mahogany Tripod Architects Table

Located in Edinburgh, GB

It has a rectangular ratchet adjusted slope, with a pop out book rest and stands on a square, moulded column.

Category

Antique 1750s George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Victorian Mahogany Library Steps
Set of Victorian Mahogany Library Steps

Set of Victorian Mahogany Library Steps

Unavailable

H 102 in W 44 in D 24 in

Set of Victorian Mahogany Library Steps

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality set of mahogany library steps rising to 8 ½ feet in height, with leather lined treads, a hand-rail the full length and book rest to the top. With wheels to the fr...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Architect’s Table
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Architect’s Table

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Architect’s Table

Unavailable

H 34 in W 35.63 in D 22.38 in

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Architect’s Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rectangular top with molded border, raising on a easel support with a book rest at the front. The front pulling out to form a sliding writing surface, enclosing fitted compartments a...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Small Bureau on Stand
George III Small Bureau on Stand

George III Small Bureau on Stand

Unavailable

H 39.25 in W 19 in D 16 in

George III Small Bureau on Stand

Located in New York, NY

A delightful piece of 18th century mahogany furniture, the upper section with a hinged slant front with applied book rest opening to a leather lined writing surface and fitted interi...

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

"Princess Almost Perfect", Artist Book Sculpture with Found Objects

"Princess Almost Perfect", Artist Book Sculpture with Found Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A hand cut crown shaped book rests inside a gold toddler’s dress, its pages filled with the faces of girls, altered with the eyes or lips of heavily made-up women.

Category

2010s Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Silk, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pins, Found Objects, Ink, Archival Pigment

Queen Anne Double Domed Bureau Bookcase
Queen Anne Double Domed Bureau Bookcase

Queen Anne Double Domed Bureau Bookcase

Unavailable

H 85.83 in W 48.43 in D 24.02 in

Queen Anne Double Domed Bureau Bookcase

Located in Herzele, BE

The lower part, also with fitted interior, secret drawers, a well. The fall with book rest. Below the fall two short drawers over two long graduated drawers.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

A North Italian painted bureau bookcase
A North Italian painted bureau bookcase

A North Italian painted bureau bookcase

Unavailable

H 95 in W 49 in D 25 in

A North Italian painted bureau bookcase

Located in London, GB

The painted fall with moulded book rest supported on pull-out lopers opens to reveal a painted lined writing surface in front of two banks of two drawers and a central framed pigeon-...

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Bookcases

Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Unavailable

H 42 in W 36 in D 21.5 in

Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Located in London, GB

The fall front has solid cross grain mouldings, rounded corners and a moulded book rest; the interior is very baroque, with no well but secret drawers behind the centre door; there a...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Set of Oak Library Steps, Very Large Proportions
19th Century Set of Oak Library Steps, Very Large Proportions

19th Century Set of Oak Library Steps, Very Large Proportions

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

An exceptional 19th century set of oak library steps of very large proportions; the rectangular book rest on shaped bracket supports above a large rectangular platform for standing; ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Stairs

Materials

Oak

A Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau
A Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau

A Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Unavailable

H 42 in W 36 in D 21.5 in

A Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Located in London, GB

The fall front has solid cross grain mouldings, rounded corners and a moulded book rest; the interior is very baroque, with no well but secret drawers behind the centre door; there a...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Set of Antique Golden Oak Library Steps
Set of Antique Golden Oak Library Steps

Set of Antique Golden Oak Library Steps

Unavailable

H 77 in W 22.5 in D 41 in

Set of Antique Golden Oak Library Steps

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

An exceptional set of antique golden oak library steps of large proportions; the angled book rest supported on large brass scrolled brackets on plain uprights with finely turned 'X' ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Stairs

Materials

Oak

Decorated Bureau Cabinet, Piedmont, circa 1680
Decorated Bureau Cabinet, Piedmont, circa 1680

Decorated Bureau Cabinet, Piedmont, circa 1680

Unavailable

H 70 in W 26 in D 14.5 in

Decorated Bureau Cabinet, Piedmont, circa 1680

Located in London, GB

The cabinet with a double squared-arch top above a pair of mirrored doors with an interior arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, a wide slide beneath, above a bureau fall with b...

Category

Antique 1680s Italian Cabinets

Early 19th Century Campaign Traveling Desk of Exceptional Quality
Early 19th Century Campaign Traveling Desk of Exceptional Quality

Early 19th Century Campaign Traveling Desk of Exceptional Quality

Located in New York, NY

In addition, the box converts to a book rest and retains the original book support.

Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Desks

Materials

Brass

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Owl Resting on a Book in Bronze
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Owl Resting on a Book in Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Owl Resting on a Book in Bronze

Unavailable

H 10.44 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Owl Resting on a Book in Bronze

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Paris, FR

"Franz Xavier BERGMANN (1861-1936) Bronze owl with russet patina resting on a brown patinated book. Glass eyes. The first plate of the book is hinge mounted and lifts forming a box.

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tropic Daybed by Denis Sokolov, Powder-Coated Aluminum, New Design
Tropic Daybed by Denis Sokolov, Powder-Coated Aluminum, New Design

Tropic Daybed by Denis Sokolov, Powder-Coated Aluminum, New Design

By Denis Sokolov

Located in LUBLIN, PL

. – One armrest (left or right): a little cocoon of coziness, perfect for leaning back with a book, resting an elbow during conversation, or simply savoring the slow moments.

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Tropic Daybed by Denis Sokolov - Modern Powder-Coated Aluminum Design
Tropic Daybed by Denis Sokolov - Modern Powder-Coated Aluminum Design

Tropic Daybed by Denis Sokolov - Modern Powder-Coated Aluminum Design

By Denis Sokolov

Located in LUBLIN, PL

. – One armrest (left or right): a little cocoon of coziness, perfect for leaning back with a book, resting an elbow during conversation, or simply savoring the slow moments.

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs
1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs

1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs

Unavailable

H 75 in W 186 in D 53 in

1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs

Located in Tarleton, GB

His design included a book rest that was usable for the person sitting in the seat behind and was ideal for church or choir use.?

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Mid-18th Century Mahogany Bureau on Stand of Small Proportions
Rare Mid-18th Century Mahogany Bureau on Stand of Small Proportions

Rare Mid-18th Century Mahogany Bureau on Stand of Small Proportions

Located in Suffolk, GB

The fall has an oval brass escutcheon plate to the top with a book rest to the bottom, the fall opens to reveal a nice interior.

Category

Antique 1740s Great Britain (UK) Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut, fruit  wood and bone metamorphic writing table

Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 33.25 in D 24.75 in

Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table

Located in New York, NY

It has an extremely similar mechanism and ratchet book rest. Another writing desk with trifid feet and a molded shaped apron, however, not as elaborate, is also illustrated.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood, Bone

Fine 19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Bound Box Desk
Fine 19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Bound Box Desk

Fine 19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Bound Box Desk

Unavailable

H 7.3 in W 18.1 in D 11 in

Fine 19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Bound Box Desk

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The storage are in the lid stores the book rest which fixes to the top of the lid when used as a lectern or music rest.

Category

Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Unavailable

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Located in Dorking, GB

The desk has good quality hand-forged butterfly hinges but they are not the original ones, nor is the book rest at the bottom edge of the slope or the small similar moulding around t...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Saint Anthony with the Child Ceramic Sculpture
Saint Anthony with the Child Ceramic Sculpture

Saint Anthony with the Child Ceramic Sculpture

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in

Saint Anthony with the Child Ceramic Sculpture

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The Baby Jesus is wrapped in a light cloak and rests on a book, symbolizing his connection with the word of God.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Rosewood "Model 19" Sideboard by Omann Jun
Rosewood "Model 19" Sideboard by Omann Jun

Rosewood "Model 19" Sideboard by Omann Jun

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 79 in D 18 in

Rosewood "Model 19" Sideboard by Omann Jun

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Clean, simple lines and exceptional book-matched veneer. Cabinet rests on beautiful sculpted solid wood base with tapering cylindrical legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture 'Le chercheurby' Émile Louis Picault
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture 'Le chercheurby' Émile Louis Picault

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture 'Le chercheurby' Émile Louis Picault

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in London, GB

A good 19th century French bronze titled 'Le chercheur' (The searcher) depicting a chemist, he is looking quizzically at the potion bottle held in his hand, a satchel around his wais...

Category

Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Rose-Colored Glasses"
"Rose-Colored Glasses"

"Rose-Colored Glasses"

Unavailable

H 2.75 in W 6 in D 0.2 in

"Rose-Colored Glasses"

By HCL METAL WORKS

Located in Gorham, ME

These optimistic glasses are not for wearing but for gazing upon to refocus your vision of the world. They can rest on a book shelf or coffee table as an Object d'art.

Category

2010s American Artist Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay

Located in Wells, ME

The adjustable writing surface can be flat or raised to a comfortable sloping aspect where one can not only write but read as a book or tablet can be rested on the edge of the desk, ...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Four (4) Wonder Bread Apple Juice Bakelite Multicolor Dot Buttons
Four (4) Wonder Bread Apple Juice Bakelite Multicolor Dot Buttons

Four (4) Wonder Bread Apple Juice Bakelite Multicolor Dot Buttons

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonder bread bangle is the last photograph, oh look! It's resting against MY BOOK THE BAKELITE COLLECTION--BY MattheW L.

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin
Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin

Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

the top frieze is decorated with 8 Chinese symbols: a scroll, a Ruyi scepter, a qin, The Endless Knot, a pendant, an old book, a wrist rest, and two overlapping squares.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

By William Dobson

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The box has a replaced lectern bar and there is an arm that can be set to support the top of the box at one of 10 angles to rest a book. Underneath the top of the baized writing area...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Sèvres, L’etude Et La Philosophie, Oil Lamps
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Sèvres, L’etude Et La Philosophie, Oil Lamps

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Sèvres, L’etude Et La Philosophie, Oil Lamps

Located in London, Middlesex

She is seated, forming the shape of a handle along the top of the jug, her feet pointing towards the spout, with a book open in her hands resting upon her partially raised knees.

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand
Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand

Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand

Unavailable

H 50 in W 17.7 in D 17.3 in

Georgian Whatnot and Music Stand

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The top of the whatnot can be unlatched and lifted to become an adjustable sheet music or book rest. The whatnot has short tapering turned legs with brass casters.

Category

Antique 1830s English Music Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Spanish 18th Century Book Rest
Spanish 18th Century Book Rest

Spanish 18th Century Book Rest

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H 10.13 in W 12.25 in D 12.88 in

Spanish 18th Century Book Rest

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful 18th century "Repose Livre", book Rest from Barcelona. Wonderfully constructed from cherry wood.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Cherry

Book Rest, Reading or Music Stand
Book Rest, Reading or Music Stand

Book Rest, Reading or Music Stand

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H 9 in W 18 in D 12 in

Book Rest, Reading or Music Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Book rest, reading or music stand This is a charming piece, it is made in mahogany it has a superb and stabile design with several angle settings to suit your needs and page clips...

Category

Vintage 1950s Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

French Cherrywood Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
French Cherrywood Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin

French Cherrywood Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French cherrywood book rest or music stand, Lutrin. This is a charming piece, it is made in solid cherrywood and dates from the end of the 19th Century .

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Music Stands

Materials

Cherry

Adjustable Fretwork Mahogany Book Rest or, Lutrin
Adjustable Fretwork Mahogany Book Rest or, Lutrin

Adjustable Fretwork Mahogany Book Rest or, Lutrin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Adjustable Fretwork mahogany book rest or, Lutrin This is a charming piece, it is larger than normal and made in beautifully figured walnut, it dates from the end of the 19th Cent...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin

Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin This is a good honest piece, it is made in solid Oak and dates from the end of the 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Music Stands

Materials

Oak

Adjustable Fretwork Figured Walnut Book Rest or, Lutrin
Adjustable Fretwork Figured Walnut Book Rest or, Lutrin

Adjustable Fretwork Figured Walnut Book Rest or, Lutrin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Adjustable fretwork figured walnut book rest or, lutrin This is a charming piece, it is larger than normal and made in beautifully figured walnut, it dates from the end of the 19t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Music Stands

Materials

Walnut

Antique Adjustable Book Rest, English, Sheet Music, Lectern Rack, Victorian
Antique Adjustable Book Rest, English, Sheet Music, Lectern Rack, Victorian

Antique Adjustable Book Rest, English, Sheet Music, Lectern Rack, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique adjustable book rest. An English, mahogany sheet music or lectern rack, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Lectern in Pitch Pine, English Book Rest, circa 1900
Antique Lectern in Pitch Pine, English Book Rest, circa 1900

Antique Lectern in Pitch Pine, English Book Rest, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dimensions: Max Width: 76.25cm (30'') Max Depth: 76.25cm (30'') Max Height: 134cm (52.75'') Book Rest Dimensions: Max Width: 57cm (22.5'') Max Height: 36cm (14.25'') We of...

Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Music Stands

Antique English Pieced or Reticulated Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1880
Antique English Pieced or Reticulated Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1880

Antique English Pieced or Reticulated Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

An attractive late Victorian Lectern / Book Rest, dating to circa 1880. The front panel is reticulated or pierced with additional stamped decoration.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Book Rest by Carl Aubock
Book Rest by Carl Aubock

Book Rest by Carl Aubock

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H 10 in W 11 in D 7 in

Book Rest by Carl Aubock

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A patinated brass book stand.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890
Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890

Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A charming little lectern or book rest made from solid English oak standing on a folding easel back.

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890
Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890

Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome little lectern or book rest, made from solid English oak with a pierced and engraved polished brass decorative plate to the centre, The back reveals a folding easel sta...

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak and Brass Book Rest / Lectern, circa 1880
Antique English Oak and Brass Book Rest / Lectern, circa 1880

Antique English Oak and Brass Book Rest / Lectern, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful Victorian wooden and brass book rest dating to circa 1880, perfect for the Library but would equally look at home in the kitchen.

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Books

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Book Rest, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Small Antique Book Rest, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Trough, Edwardian, C.1910

Small Antique Book Rest, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Trough, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique book rest. An English, stained pine novel rack, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

Antique Lectern, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, Book Rest, Prie Dieu, Victorian
Antique Lectern, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, Book Rest, Prie Dieu, Victorian

Antique Lectern, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, Book Rest, Prie Dieu, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, oak ecclesiastical book rest or prie dieu, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Music Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique Lectern, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, Book Rest, Prie Dieu, Victorian
Antique Lectern, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, Book Rest, Prie Dieu, Victorian

Antique Lectern, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, Book Rest, Prie Dieu, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, oak ecclesiastical book rest or prie dieu, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Music Stands

Materials

Oak

Brass Book Rest with British Royal Coat of Arms
Brass Book Rest with British Royal Coat of Arms

Brass Book Rest with British Royal Coat of Arms

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome desk-top adjustable book rest of book stand of brass, c.1870, featuring a design of the British royal coat of arms or royal crest.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Easels

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A Botswanan, carved and ebonised ironwood decorative book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Bookends

Materials

Wood

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