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Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough
Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough

Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough

$3,000

H 33 in W 36.5 in D 16 in

Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough of deep angled form below a shelf top; raised on ring-turned

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Desk Top Book Trough
Oak Desk Top Book Trough

Oak Desk Top Book Trough

$515

H 6 in W 18 in D 9 in

Oak Desk Top Book Trough

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in dark oak and ideal to hold a few books on your

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Solid Walnut Book Trough
Art Deco Solid Walnut Book Trough

Art Deco Solid Walnut Book Trough

$628

H 10.24 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in

Art Deco Solid Walnut Book Trough

Located in London, GB

A smart and extremely well made Art Deco solid walnut book trough. This was made in England, it

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough
Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough

Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough This bookcase has 3 open trough shelves and has

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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

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

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany Two-Tier Library Book Trough by "Waring and Gillows" No 75811 - Lancaster - 21

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

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

English Mahogany Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand, Circa 1900

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique English Edwardian mahogany handmade tabletop book trough or book rack with satinwood

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough

English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough

By Arthur Simpson

Located in London, GB

bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book trough perfect for storing books, CDs, and DVDs

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Art Deco Bakelite Book Trough by EBCO
Large Art Deco Bakelite Book Trough by EBCO

Large Art Deco Bakelite Book Trough by EBCO

Located in Barnstaple, GB

A fabulous 1930s Bakelite book trough by EBCO bookcase company, Made entirely of Bakelite, this

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Bakelite

Small Vintage Mirrored Book Trough, English, Novel Rest, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Small Vintage Mirrored Book Trough, English, Novel Rest, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Small Vintage Mirrored Book Trough, English, Novel Rest, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small vintage mirrored book trough. An English, rosewood and glass angled novel rest

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Oak Desk Top Book Trough  A useful piece made in oak
Oak Desk Top Book Trough  A useful piece made in oak

Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in oak

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold a few books on your desk or

Category

Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Revival Book Trough, English, Painted, Library Stand, Edwardian
Antique Georgian Revival Book Trough, English, Painted, Library Stand, Edwardian

Antique Georgian Revival Book Trough, English, Painted, Library Stand, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Georgian revival book trough. An English, painted mahogany library stand, dating

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A Jacques Adnet Style Art Deco Hardwood, Chrome and Glass Fruit or Book Trough
A Jacques Adnet Style Art Deco Hardwood, Chrome and Glass Fruit or Book Trough

A Jacques Adnet Style Art Deco Hardwood, Chrome and Glass Fruit or Book Trough

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stylish Jacques Adnet Style French Art Deco Hardwood, Chrome and Glass Fruit or Book Trough.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Oak Desk Top Book Trough, with Handles  A useful piece made in oak
Oak Desk Top Book Trough, with Handles  A useful piece made in oak

Oak Desk Top Book Trough, with Handles A useful piece made in oak

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Desk Top Book Trough, with Handles A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold a few books on

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase - Quality Book Trough Magazine Stand C1920
Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase - Quality Book Trough Magazine Stand C1920

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase - Quality Book Trough Magazine Stand C1920

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Book Trough Stand, serving as a bookcase and magazine rack from around

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Painted Desk Top Book Trough A very attractive piece made in wood and painted
Painted Desk Top Book Trough A very attractive piece made in wood and painted

Painted Desk Top Book Trough A very attractive piece made in wood and painted

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Painted Desk Top Book Trough A very attractive piece made in wood and painted with flowers and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Paint

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

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

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English two-tiered book trough or library book stand of beech-wood from the Edwardian

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Beech, Cane

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Library Book Trough / Tray Stand
18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Library Book Trough / Tray Stand

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Library Book Trough / Tray Stand

Located in Dublin, IE

This is a beautifully crafted Georgian mahogany book or tray stand, designed with elegant

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and seperable/demountable antique bookcase. This rare, three-tier and free standing bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. Ho...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Beech

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

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

By George Walton

Located in London, GB

oval carry handle to the top and opposing shaped upper sides with a book trough to the base uniting the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

English Library Bookstand of Walnut from the Edwardian Era
English Library Bookstand of Walnut from the Edwardian Era

English Library Bookstand of Walnut from the Edwardian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English two-tiered book trough or library book stand of walnut, from the Edwardian era

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase
Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase

Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase This Oak bookcase has a carved sloped book

Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts 2 Tier Golden Oak Bookcase   This Oak bookcase has 2 open shelve
Arts and Crafts 2 Tier Golden Oak Bookcase   This Oak bookcase has 2 open shelve

Arts and Crafts 2 Tier Golden Oak Bookcase This Oak bookcase has 2 open shelve

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

a deep storage shelf and the lower shelf is a sloped book trough The shelf has carved hand holds at

Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900

Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900

Located in Shreveport, LA

, a charming antique English book trough or magazine rack. The elegant silhouette features an upper “V

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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

English Book Rack or Stand of Mahogany with Brass Handles

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English table top book rack or library stand (trough) or mahogany, from the late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Old Mahogany Book Trough
Old Mahogany Book Trough

Old Mahogany Book Trough

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in

Old Mahogany Book Trough

Located in New York, NY

Old Mahogany Two Tier Book Trough. Circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough / Stand
Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough / Stand

Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough / Stand

Unavailable

H 27 in W 19 in D 8 in

Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough / Stand

Located in Richmond, London, Surrey

Edwardian mahogany book trough / stand with shelf above and trough below, circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Robert Mouseman Thompson oak book trough, England circa 1980
Robert Mouseman Thompson oak book trough, England circa 1980

Robert Mouseman Thompson oak book trough, England circa 1980

By Robert Thompson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

A Robert “Mouseman” Thompson book trough. Oak. Carved mouse signature England, circa 1980

Category

Vintage 1980s British Bookends

Materials

Oak

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

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

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A charming antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts oak book trough dating from circa 1905. With 2 angled

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Marc Berthier's Fiberglass Coffee Table for Ozoo, 1968
Marc Berthier's Fiberglass Coffee Table for Ozoo, 1968

Marc Berthier's Fiberglass Coffee Table for Ozoo, 1968

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in

Marc Berthier's Fiberglass Coffee Table for Ozoo, 1968

By Tozoo, Marc Berthier

Located in London, GB

blocky square table is a hollow fibreglass structure with a moulded integral book trough.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Oak Book Trough
Oak Book Trough

Oak Book Trough

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H 35 in W 22 in D 11 in

Oak Book Trough

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak book trough, with V-shaped troughs and shelf raised on down swept legs. Terminating in ceramic

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Mahogany Book Trough
Mahogany Book Trough

Mahogany Book Trough

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H 34 in W 36 in D 15 in

Mahogany Book Trough

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A good Regency style mahogany book trough, in ovrall very good condition. 34"high 36" wide 15

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Desk Top Book Trough
Oak Desk Top Book Trough

Oak Desk Top Book Trough

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H 8 in W 15.5 in D 5.5 in

Oak Desk Top Book Trough

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold a few books on your desk or

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Oak

Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough

Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough

Located in Cheshire, GB

Regency style inlaid mahogany freestanding book trough, the trough above a single shelf and twin

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough

Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough

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H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in

Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough

Located in Cheshire, GB

Regency style inlaid mahogany freestanding book trough, the trough above a single shelf and twin

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Bookcase / Book Trough
Antique Edwardian Bookcase / Book Trough

Antique Edwardian Bookcase / Book Trough

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H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 8.67 in

Antique Edwardian Bookcase / Book Trough

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made Edwardian period book trough. This was made in England, it dates from

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf
Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf

Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique library book trough, an English, Victorian, Regency revival mahogany bookshelf

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Revival Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Book Trough Side Table, Oriental Walnut, circa 1910
Antique Book Trough Side Table, Oriental Walnut, circa 1910

Antique Book Trough Side Table, Oriental Walnut, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique book trough side table in oriental walnut dating to the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Book Trough / Stands
Pair of Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Book Trough / Stands

Pair of Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Book Trough / Stands

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique desk top book trough from the Arts & Crafts period, this dates from circa 1890

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Book Trough, Scottish, Oak, Novel Stand, Aesthetic Period, Victorian
Antique Book Trough, Scottish, Oak, Novel Stand, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

Antique Book Trough, Scottish, Oak, Novel Stand, Aesthetic Period, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique book trough. A Scottish, oak novel stand with Aesthetic period taste, dating to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian 19th Century Satin Walnut Bookcase Book Trough
Antique Victorian 19th Century Satin Walnut Bookcase Book Trough

Antique Victorian 19th Century Satin Walnut Bookcase Book Trough

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality Victorian 19th century inlaid satin walnut bookcase book trough, circa 1880

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Stickley Brothers Quaint Mission Mahogany Book Trough Magazine Stand
Antique Stickley Brothers Quaint Mission Mahogany Book Trough Magazine Stand

Antique Stickley Brothers Quaint Mission Mahogany Book Trough Magazine Stand

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Dayton, OH

Stickley Brothers "Quaint Furniture" Mission Book Trough or Magazine Stand, C.1910s. Features a

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian
Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian

Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique large volume book trough. An English, walnut country house library bookrest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Walnut, Book Trough, Victorian, Circa 1900
Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Walnut, Book Trough, Victorian, Circa 1900

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Walnut, Book Trough, Victorian, Circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique novel rest. An English, walnut book trough, dating to the late Victorian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Antique Book Trough Stand, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Lounge Bookcase, Edwardian
Antique Book Trough Stand, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Lounge Bookcase, Edwardian

Antique Book Trough Stand, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Lounge Bookcase, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique book trough stand. An English, walnut and boxwood lounge bookcase, dating to

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style
20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style

20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from England, a charming antique English oak book shelf or “book trough” as the British call

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Cane

Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty
Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty

Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique, high-quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand circa 1910, crafted in the manner

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Oak Desk Top Book Trough  A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold books
Oak Desk Top Book Trough  A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold books

Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold books

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold a few books on your desk or

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Oak, Book Trough, Stand, Edwardian, C.1910
Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Oak, Book Trough, Stand, Edwardian, C.1910

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Oak, Book Trough, Stand, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique novel rest. An English, oak book trough, dating to the Edwardian period

Category

Early 20th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century
Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century

Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

brass book troughs, a very rare and useful accessory. It is finished on all sides so that it can

Category

Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Irish Walnut Arts & Crafts Book Trough
Antique Irish Walnut Arts & Crafts Book Trough

Antique Irish Walnut Arts & Crafts Book Trough

Located in London, GB

An excellent mahogany breakfront sideboard in the antique Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s period. The quality is outstanding, this is ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Located in Dublin, Ireland

library adjustable table book holder, made by renowned Furniture Makers and Retailer Chamberlain King

Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Books

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Library Adjustable Table Book Holder, firmly attributed to renowned Furniture Makers and Retailer

Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Books

Materials

Brass

Early Book Crib Model T-704 in Birch by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
Early Book Crib Model T-704 in Birch by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson

Early Book Crib Model T-704 in Birch by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Beautiful Classic book trough in great condition, would look stunning on a scandy sideboard full of

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Birch

Vintage English Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase Bookshelf Trough Jacobean
Vintage English Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase Bookshelf Trough Jacobean

Vintage English Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase Bookshelf Trough Jacobean

Located in Shreveport, LA

interior for storage and full length lower book trough~ ~c1920~ Measurements 35.25”ht. x 31.25” x 15.5

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Vintage Hand Carved Black Forest German Walnut Library Bookcase Trough
Antique Vintage Hand Carved Black Forest German Walnut Library Bookcase Trough

Antique Vintage Hand Carved Black Forest German Walnut Library Bookcase Trough

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Country House Library style hand carved walnut “Black Forest” non-adjustable table book Trough of

Category

Antique 19th Century German Edwardian Books

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Country French Work Table
Mid-19th Century Country French Work Table

Mid-19th Century Country French Work Table

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H 27 in W 19.5 in D 12.88 in

Mid-19th Century Country French Work Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

book trough, needle holder, etc. Arched legs. Hung drawer. 12 7/8" x 19 1/2" x 27" H. (25.5" high to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Open Bookcase
Antique Art Nouveau Open Bookcase

Antique Art Nouveau Open Bookcase

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H 87 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in

Antique Art Nouveau Open Bookcase

Located in London, GB

Antique walnut Art Nouveau book trough bookcase with decorative metal panels on the fronts which I

Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase
Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase

Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

top and the lowest shelf are sloped book troughs The shelf has carved hand holds at each side The

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Mahogany Bookstand
Late 19th Century Mahogany Bookstand

Late 19th Century Mahogany Bookstand

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H 29.5 in W 18 in D 11 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany Bookstand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive And Good Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Bookstand, Or Book Trough

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

English Bookstand of Inlaid Mahogany from the Edwardian Era
English Bookstand of Inlaid Mahogany from the Edwardian Era

English Bookstand of Inlaid Mahogany from the Edwardian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English bookcase shelves or book Stand trough of inlaid mahogany from the Edwardian era

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Faux Bamboo Book Trough Console Table
Chippendale Mahogany Faux Bamboo Book Trough Console Table

Chippendale Mahogany Faux Bamboo Book Trough Console Table

Located in West Hartford, CT

Vintage mahogany book trough or console table with faux bamboo details. Features five divisions

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Book Trough English Georgian Record Stand
Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Book Trough English Georgian Record Stand

Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Book Trough English Georgian Record Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian mahogany library book trough English Georgian record stand Antique Victorian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Ecclesiastical Book Trough in the Gothic Style
English Ecclesiastical Book Trough in the Gothic Style

English Ecclesiastical Book Trough in the Gothic Style

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English ecclesiastical book trough of oak in the Gothic style, featuring a moulded base for

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand
Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality Art Nouveau mahogany bookcase, book trough or stand C1910. Solid and strong

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Special 19th Century Mahogany and Satinwood Book Trough Shelving Unit
Special 19th Century Mahogany and Satinwood Book Trough Shelving Unit

Special 19th Century Mahogany and Satinwood Book Trough Shelving Unit

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A unique English antique mahogany book trough or elegant shelving unit having 3 tiers and lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough
Antique Victorian 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough

Antique Victorian 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality Victorian 19th century mahogany bookcase book trough, circa 1890. Solid and

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Vintage Victorian Irish Mahogany Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Antique Vintage Victorian Irish Mahogany Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Antique Vintage Victorian Irish Mahogany Book Trough Bookcase Holder

Located in Dublin, Ireland

table book trough of good size proportions and exceptional quality, mid-19th century. Each well

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Books

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Galleried Book Trough Desk Top Rack Bookends
Antique English Mahogany Galleried Book Trough Desk Top Rack Bookends

Antique English Mahogany Galleried Book Trough Desk Top Rack Bookends

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine early 20th century English mahogany galleried book trough / book rack / book stand. This

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Fine Quality Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand C1900
Antique Fine Quality Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand C1900

Antique Fine Quality Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand C1900

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality Art Nouveau mahogany bookcase, book trough or stand C1900. Solid and strong

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Dark Oak Desk Top Book Trough   A useful piece made in dark oak
Dark Oak Desk Top Book Trough   A useful piece made in dark oak

Dark Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in dark oak

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Dark Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in dark oak and ideal to hold a few books on

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Rare Early 1900 Hand-Carved Book Trough or Bookcase Stand with Swan Necks
Rare Early 1900 Hand-Carved Book Trough or Bookcase Stand with Swan Necks

Rare Early 1900 Hand-Carved Book Trough or Bookcase Stand with Swan Necks

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted and hand-carved book trough. This lovely Empire style book stand dates from the early

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Chippendale Reticulated Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand 35"
Maitland Smith Chippendale Reticulated Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand 35"

Maitland Smith Chippendale Reticulated Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand 35"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Maitland Smith Chinese Chippendale style bookcase / book stand / trough side table

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough
Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough

Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and seperable antique bookcase. This rare, three-tier bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this timeless design co...

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak
Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak

Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish antique from circa 1910. This rare, three-tier bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this timeless design could als...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$16,800 / set

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By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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Materials

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Located in Miami, FL

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Miami, FL

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

Materials

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19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
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$2,695

H 42.25 in W 39.25 in D 8.38 in

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Located in High Point, NC

19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on lovely hand turned bun feet.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

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$1,100

H 35.5 in W 30.6 in D 3.25 in

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Located in View Park, CA

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Located in Bath, GB

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Located in Odense, DK

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Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools - Plácido Domingo Collection
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Located in Morristown, NJ

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Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

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$575

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Located in Tampa, FL

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$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in Kennesaw, GA

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Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

$10,445

H 22.84 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Velvet, Walnut

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Book Troughs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of book troughs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct book troughs — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. Book troughs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Book troughs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Robert Thompson produced beautiful book troughs that are worth considering.

How Much are Book Troughs?

Prices for book troughs start at $210 and top out at $3,681 with the average selling for $1,356.

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