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Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Wooden Book Stand Rest
Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Wooden Book Stand Rest

Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Wooden Book Stand Rest

Located in Carimate, Como

If you are looking for the perfect way to display a book or photo or otherwise then this unique and decorative bookstand could be ideal, beautifully crafted and detailed in the frame...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Italian Carved Wood Decorated Adjustable Lectern Book Stand Rest
Italian Carved Wood Decorated Adjustable Lectern Book Stand Rest

Italian Carved Wood Decorated Adjustable Lectern Book Stand Rest

Located in Carimate, Como

It can look great on a large desk or sidetable in a reading room or study, but on a credenza or in a kitchen with a recipe book it will also make a great eyecatcher. This stand can b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible or favorite volume on this elegant antique Baroque book stand, crafted in Italy circa 1880. Resting on four scrolled feet beneath a shaped front apron, the lectern f...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands

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Giltwood

19th Century French Walnut Hand-Carved Prayer, Book or Music Stand
19th Century French Walnut Hand-Carved Prayer, Book or Music Stand

19th Century French Walnut Hand-Carved Prayer, Book or Music Stand

Located in Sofia, BG

This is an antique French walnut prayer, book or music stand, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy in the late 19th century circa 1880, the sculptural lectern rests on bold scrolled back legs over a shaped and s...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands

Materials

Paint, Wood

Spanish brutalist magazin rack / book stand carved wood wrought iron 1960
Spanish brutalist magazin rack / book stand carved wood wrought iron 1960

Spanish brutalist magazin rack / book stand carved wood wrought iron 1960

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Rough & Sophisticated! This Spanish Brutalist magazine rack. fully made by hand with carved wood and wrought iron accent nails in the 1960s. The patina and woodgrain provide a stunn...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Brutalist Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand

$9,100

H 11.5 in W 19.25 in D 9.5 in

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Turned Oak Book Stand
French 19th Century Turned Oak Book Stand

French 19th Century Turned Oak Book Stand

$675

H 53.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

French 19th Century Turned Oak Book Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful music or book stand, made in France towards the end of the 19th century. This understated design highlights the material and skill of the carver, with its post made of so...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Music Stands

Materials

Brass

British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide or Stand
British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide or Stand

British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide or Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY British Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Book Slide or Stand. Made in England circa 1880-1900, as part of the ‘Renaissance Revival’ trend, of that period.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Magazine Racks and...

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Oak

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides.

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960

$1,256Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.08 in W 19.1 in D 5.32 in

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage carved book slide. A Balinese, hardwood library stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Bookends

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Hardwood

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage carved book slide. An Anglo-Indian, teak home library stand, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Bookends

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Teak

Folding Hand Carved Moroccan Wood Book Holder Display
Folding Hand Carved Moroccan Wood Book Holder Display

Folding Hand Carved Moroccan Wood Book Holder Display

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Folding hand carved wood Moroccan book display or stand. Handcrafted sheesham wood book holder with foliage design.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bookends

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Wood

Vintage Gothic Mahogany Pommy Cross Bible Book Music Stand Lectern Podium 14"
Vintage Gothic Mahogany Pommy Cross Bible Book Music Stand Lectern Podium 14"

Vintage Gothic Mahogany Pommy Cross Bible Book Music Stand Lectern Podium 14"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 20th century carved mahogany table top Bible / book stand / lectern - Gothic inspired styling with a reticulated pommy cross (croix pommée) at the center.

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20th Century Gothic Religious Items

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Mahogany

Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand
Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand

Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand

$5,556Sale Price|20% Off

H 54.13 in W 51.25 in D 15.25 in

Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Italian Venetian Rococo style four-shelved gilt-wood carved étagère book or display stand. The bowed front shelves, each surmounted with "S" scrolled carved supports and toppe...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Shelves

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Wood

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Pair of Art Deco Book Stands, Bookends with Chamois Motif, Carved Wood, 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Book Stands, Bookends with Chamois Motif, Carved Wood, 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Book Stands, Bookends with Chamois Motif, Carved Wood, 1930s

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

A pair of hand carved bookends with animal decorations, a pair of goats. Cubist, in a folk style, referring to traditional Zakopane artistic craftsmanship. The subject is a unique...

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Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Carved Book Stand, Oriental, Mahogany, Rack, Dragon Motif, 19th Century
Antique Carved Book Stand, Oriental, Mahogany, Rack, Dragon Motif, 19th Century

Antique Carved Book Stand, Oriental, Mahogany, Rack, Dragon Motif, 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved book stand. An Oriental, mahogany rack with dragon motif, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest
Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest

Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest

Located in Carimate, Como

If you are looking for the perfect way to display a book or photo or otherwise then this unique and decorative bookstand could be ideal, beautifully crafted and detailed in the frame...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder
Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

The book stand is carved with a center medallion flanked by two carved high-relief eagle figures and embellished with a crown on top.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Music Stands

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Giltwood

1939 Carved Mahogany Folk Art Book Stand Virgil Aeneid
1939 Carved Mahogany Folk Art Book Stand Virgil Aeneid

1939 Carved Mahogany Folk Art Book Stand Virgil Aeneid

Located in New Windsor, NY

Amazing 1939 Folk Art carved top mahogany book stand. The truly wonderful part of this piece is the hand carved top with a memorable quote from Virgil's Aeneid.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Magazine Racks and Stands

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Carved Mahogany Folding Bible Book Stand
Early 20th Century French Carved Mahogany Folding Bible Book Stand

Early 20th Century French Carved Mahogany Folding Bible Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

The stand features a center medallion with a large carved cross flanked with acanthus leaves of both sides; the stand has a pitched back with variable pitching grades and decorated w...

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Early 20th Century French Country Music Stands

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this antique stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen! Created in France, circa 1920, and built of walnut, the Classic book holder sits on square feet over a recta...

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Early 20th Century French Country Music Stands

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Walnut

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand
Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this Stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen! Created in France, circa 1990, the Classic Stand sits on a carved turned base ending with four feet, over a slant bo...

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Late 20th Century French Music Stands

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Oak

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the lectern sits on four legs over a scalloped apron, and features hand carved details on all four s...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands

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Giltwood

18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Silver Leaf Book Stand
18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Silver Leaf Book Stand

18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Silver Leaf Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

The stand features hand carved motifs throughout, including floral rosette medallions in each corner and leaf decor on the sides.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands

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Silver Leaf

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand and Painted Table Book Stand
Late 20th Century French Carved Hand and Painted Table Book Stand

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand and Painted Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen! Created in France, circa 1990, the Classic stand sits on a carved turned base ending with four feet, over a slant bo...

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Late 20th Century French Music Stands

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Oak

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder
Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible, music sheet or a recipe manual on this large antique, rococo book stand. Crafted in Spain, circa 1860, the two-tone decorative lectern sits on small tripod and feat...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Music Stands

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Silver Leaf

19th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand with Shell Motif
19th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand with Shell Motif

19th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand with Shell Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this antique stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen! Created in France, circa 1890, and built of walnut, the Classic table book stand is decorated with hand carv...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Music Stands

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Painted Holy Bible Folding Book Stand
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Painted Holy Bible Folding Book Stand

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Painted Holy Bible Folding Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible on this antique, baroque book stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1760, the lectern sits on two folding legs decorated with scalloped edge, and features hand painted gilt ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands

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Giltwood, Paint

1890s Giltwood Italian Book Stand
1890s Giltwood Italian Book Stand

1890s Giltwood Italian Book Stand

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H 13 in W 17 in D 15 in

1890s Giltwood Italian Book Stand

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1890s giltwood Italian book stand. Hand carved. Stand is adjustable.

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Antique 1890s Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Carved Pine and Oak Lectern Book Stand with Plaque of Origin
19th Century French Carved Pine and Oak Lectern Book Stand with Plaque of Origin

19th Century French Carved Pine and Oak Lectern Book Stand with Plaque of Origin

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your music sheet or a Bible on this antique "Lutrin" or lectern. Crafted in France circa 1870, the adjustable pine and oak book stand sits on a four-leg pedestal; it features a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Music Stands

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Oak, Pine

Folding Hand Carved Moroccan Wood Book Holder Display
Folding Hand Carved Moroccan Wood Book Holder Display

Folding Hand Carved Moroccan Wood Book Holder Display

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Folding hand carved wood Moroccan book display or stand. Handcrafted sheesham wood book holder with foliage design.

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Giltwood and Painted Book Stand from Spain, 18th Century
Antique Giltwood and Painted Book Stand from Spain, 18th Century

Antique Giltwood and Painted Book Stand from Spain, 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

From Spain, this antique giltwood and painted book stand dates to the 1700s. The center rectangular area in red has two small gilded motifs on the bottom for supporting a book or mus...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Music Stands

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Giltwood, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Adjustable Bible Book Stand
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Adjustable Bible Book Stand

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Adjustable Bible Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique book stand was crafted in France circa 1880. Designed as a tabletop lectern for displaying a bible or reading other large volumes, the piece features a tilting r...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Music Stands

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Giltwood

1850s Baroque Style Sicilian Book Stand in Hand-Craved Gilded Wood
1850s Baroque Style Sicilian Book Stand in Hand-Craved Gilded Wood

1850s Baroque Style Sicilian Book Stand in Hand-Craved Gilded Wood

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The book stand features a rectangular frame with beautifully carved floral and scroll motifs on its front edge, highlighted with gilding that adds a luxurious touch.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Baroque Revival Magazine Racks and Stands

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Giltwood

Antique French Magazine Book Rack Stand Bookcase Oak Barley Twist Caned
Antique French Magazine Book Rack Stand Bookcase Oak Barley Twist Caned

Antique French Magazine Book Rack Stand Bookcase Oak Barley Twist Caned

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French oak caned barley twist magazine rack or book stand~~circa 1920s Charming decorative accent piece for today's home~~perfect for a reading nook, living area, bedroom, or...

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Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

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Cane, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand, circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand, circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand, circa 1910

By Roycroft

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak little journey bookstand by Roycroft offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper counter over two mortise and tenon shelves, circa 1900. M...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak and Cast Iron Library Dictionary Book Stand circa 1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak and Cast Iron Library Dictionary Book Stand circa 1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak and Cast Iron Library Dictionary Book Stand circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts library or parlor dictionary book stand offers cast iron quadrapod base with cabriole legs and pierced cast foliate lower shelf surmounted by adjustable disp...

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Early 20th Century American Music Stands

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Wrought Iron

Gothic Oak Library or Book Display Stand with 16 Drawers circa 1920’s
Gothic Oak Library or Book Display Stand with 16 Drawers circa 1920’s

Gothic Oak Library or Book Display Stand with 16 Drawers circa 1920’s

Located in Milford, NH

A fine quarter sawn gothic revival oak library or book stand with sixteen drawers with upper two shaped display racks, dovetailed drawers with original brass pulls and label holders,...

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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Revival Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Asian Style Bamboo Carved Magazine Book Rack Holder
Antique Asian Style Bamboo Carved Magazine Book Rack Holder

Antique Asian Style Bamboo Carved Magazine Book Rack Holder

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Asian Style Bamboo Carved Magazine Book Rack Holder Featuring a stylish antique bamboo magazine rack with decorative panels in the Asian style. A fabulous accent piece for an...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century English Oak Book Slide
19th Century English Oak Book Slide

19th Century English Oak Book Slide

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H 8.75 in W 19.5 in D 6 in

19th Century English Oak Book Slide

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely 19th century English oak book slide from circa 1880. Two carved acanthus leaf ends on hinges with plain oak base. A lovely simple and functional antique, wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century
Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

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H 15.25 in W 11.13 in D 13 in

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This incredibly interesting antique bookstand is from Northern Europe (likely Netherlands or Flanders) and has been carved from walnut wood. It can also be considered a Bible stand o...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Nightstands with Leather Book Spine Doors
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Nightstands with Leather Book Spine Doors

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Nightstands with Leather Book Spine Doors

Located in Dallas, TX

These cabinets were crafted in France circa 1890; each elegant antique chest sits on cabriole legs ending with brass sabots over a scalloped apron. The petite Louis XV style commode ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Night Stands

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Walnut

Continental Style Carved Bleached Oak Revolving Book Stand
Continental Style Carved Bleached Oak Revolving Book Stand

Continental Style Carved Bleached Oak Revolving Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful Continental style 19th century revolving book stand. Very fine carving on this unique piece, circa 1880.    

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End
Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End

Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End

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H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 6.11 in

Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

Swiss Black Forest extending book stand, book end. Carved in Black Forest linden wood with two end panels decorated with bears on all fours standing in front of a tree.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookcases

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Wood

Cat Book Stand Black Forest
Cat Book Stand Black Forest

Cat Book Stand Black Forest

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H 7.09 in W 17.13 in D 6.11 in

Cat Book Stand Black Forest

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

Antique late 19th century carved rare Black Forest extended cat book stand.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Bookends

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Wood

Small Brown Carved Wood Collapsible Book or Bible Stand
Small Brown Carved Wood Collapsible Book or Bible Stand

Small Brown Carved Wood Collapsible Book or Bible Stand

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A great way to display one of your favorite books! This carved wood book holder is hand carved in a stylized floral pattern. When unfolded, it used to hold books open to your page. (...

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20th Century Indonesian Primitive More Folk Art

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Wood

English Victorian “Literary Machine” Book Stand
English Victorian “Literary Machine” Book Stand

English Victorian “Literary Machine” Book Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English Victorian book stand, circa 1900 invented by John Carter and patented as a “Literary Machine” that offers two adjustable components mounted on a brass rod: the small mahogany...

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20th Century English Victorian Side Tables

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Brass, Iron

Maitland Smith Aesthetic Carved Mahogany Bamboo Form Book Stand, 20th Century
Maitland Smith Aesthetic Carved Mahogany Bamboo Form Book Stand, 20th Century

Maitland Smith Aesthetic Carved Mahogany Bamboo Form Book Stand, 20th Century

By Maitland Smith

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Aesthetic style bookstand by Maitland Smith offers mahogany construction with top having rope twist border over unit with divided cradle and having bamboo form frame, identifying ...

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20th Century Aesthetic Movement Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Giltwood Polychromed Book Stand
19th Century Italian Giltwood Polychromed Book Stand

19th Century Italian Giltwood Polychromed Book Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century carved giltwood polychromed book stand depicting a cherub face surrounded by a large shell with a sacred heart motif in the centre.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque More Desk Accessories

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Giltwood, Paint

Hand-Carved Mahogany Folding Book Cradle
Hand-Carved Mahogany Folding Book Cradle

Hand-Carved Mahogany Folding Book Cradle

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H 10 in W 30 in D 11 in

Hand-Carved Mahogany Folding Book Cradle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand-carved mahogany, folding, book Stand or cradle, commonly seen in North African countries to display holy books with a display area of measure: 19in W x 11in D.

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Vintage 1970s African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Regency or William IV Writing Table/Desk with Book Stand
Regency or William IV Writing Table/Desk with Book Stand

Regency or William IV Writing Table/Desk with Book Stand

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an uncommon form of period William IV (circa 1830-1835) desk or writing table that incorporates a book stand at one end. In addition to the book stand, the table has two side...

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Italian Pedestal Plant Stand Display Table Walnut Baroque Book Rest
Antique Italian Pedestal Plant Stand Display Table Walnut Baroque Book Rest

Antique Italian Pedestal Plant Stand Display Table Walnut Baroque Book Rest

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique Italian carved walnut pedestal, plant stand or bronze display table~~38" T~~c. 1890s Beautifully carved floral accents on pedestal with shaped top in popular Baroque style...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Pedestals and Columns

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Walnut

19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand
19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand

19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A monumental antique Victorian Gothic Revival carved oak church altar / synagogue lectern / book stand podium.

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Antique 19th Century North American Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Book Binding Press on Oak Stand from Lyon
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Book Binding Press on Oak Stand from Lyon

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Book Binding Press on Oak Stand from Lyon

Located in Dallas, TX

The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape stands on a carved oak base, and features scrolled decor on the facade; the sides are connected to the manu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Black Forest Deer Carved Book Stand 19th Century

Black Forest Deer Carved Book Stand 19th Century

Located in Wiscasset, ME

In overall good and useable condition

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Desk Accessories

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Adjustable Free Standing Book Stand
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Adjustable Free Standing Book Stand

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Adjustable Free Standing Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Display your favorite cooking book or songbook on this beautifully carved book stand.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Carved Giltwood Book Stand
18th Century Carved Giltwood Book Stand

18th Century Carved Giltwood Book Stand

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H 20 in W 12 in D 14 in

18th Century Carved Giltwood Book Stand

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Decorative 18th C. Italian book stand with shaped silhouette and carved scroll feet, finished in gilt with hand-drawn detailing including a radiant triangle and stylized foliate elem...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Easels

Materials

Giltwood

Monumental Italian Carved Oak Lectern Book Stand
Monumental Italian Carved Oak Lectern Book Stand

Monumental Italian Carved Oak Lectern Book Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large Italian Gothic church lectern made of hand-carved wood featuring a large rotating top section with scrolled supports atop a huge barley twist column. Supported by a scrolled tr...

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Walnut Table Book Stand
19th Century French Carved Walnut Table Book Stand

19th Century French Carved Walnut Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this antique stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen! Created in France, circa 1880, the Classic stand sits on a rectangular base and has a pitched book holder ba...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Music Stands

Materials

Walnut

Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest
Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest

Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest

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H 11.42 in W 17.33 in D 13.39 in

Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest

Located in Carimate, Como

If you are looking for the perfect way to display a book or photo or otherwise then this unique and decorative bookstand could be ideal, beautifully crafted and detailed in the frame...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved and Silver Gilt Book Stand from Italy
19th Century Carved and Silver Gilt Book Stand from Italy

19th Century Carved and Silver Gilt Book Stand from Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

Unlike other decorative book stands whose carvings and decor are hidden when a book is rested upon it, this lectern holds a book while still allowing for all of the decorative elemen...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Music Stands

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Midcentury French Carved Oak Folding Book Stand with Floral Motifs
Midcentury French Carved Oak Folding Book Stand with Floral Motifs

Midcentury French Carved Oak Folding Book Stand with Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this antique stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen! Created in France, circa 1950, the Classic table stand sits on a rectangular base and has a pitched book hol...

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Mid-20th Century French Country Music Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Adjustable Print or Book Stand
Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Adjustable Print or Book Stand

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Adjustable Print or Book Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian carved walnut adjustable print or book stand. Item features four adjustable settings, two hinged racks, solid carved walnut frame, brass rolling casters, gr...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

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19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Polychrome & Giltwood Adjustable Book Stand
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Polychrome & Giltwood Adjustable Book Stand

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Polychrome & Giltwood Adjustable Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

The Baroque style bookstand is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich two-tone polychrome and gold leaf patinated finish throughout. Versatile, the s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands

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Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand
Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen! Created in France, circa 1990, the classic stand sits on a turned base and has a pitched book holder back. It is in ...

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Late 20th Century French Music Stands

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Oak

Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder
Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder

Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Place your Bible on this antique, baroque book stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1860, the lectern sits on four legs and features hand carved details on all four sides.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Music Stands

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Giltwood

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Folding Book Rest or Music Stand
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Folding Book Rest or Music Stand

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Folding Book Rest or Music Stand

Located in Sofia, BG

This is a lovely French hand carved walnut folding book rest or music stand, where you may place even your tablet device.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Music Stands

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Faux Marble Painted Wood Book Stand
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Faux Marble Painted Wood Book Stand

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Faux Marble Painted Wood Book Stand

Located in Middleburg, VA

19th century renaissance Revival carved and painted wood book stand Brightly painted with faux marbling in green and blue.

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18th Century Venetian Rococo Book Stand

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18th Century Venetian Rococo Book Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare and beautifully designed carved walnut book stand with fruitwood inlay. The epitome of Rococo with undulating curves on all sides as well as robust cabriole legs.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Adjustable Lectern Book Stand
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Adjustable Lectern Book Stand

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Adjustable Lectern Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870 and made of oak, the adjustable book stand sits on four carved feet; it features an up and down adjustable stem and a book holder with different inclinat...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Music Stands

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Oak

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Oak Gothic Revival Adjustable Book or Music Stand with Carved Petal Details

Oak Gothic Revival Adjustable Book or Music Stand with Carved Petal Details

Located in London, GB

A period oak Gothic Revival adjustable desk top portable book or music stand with brass folding stays, carved petal details, four adjustments and also folds flat and neatly away.

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Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Music Stands

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Oak

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Carved Book Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carved book stand you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every carved book stand was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved book stand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A carved book stand, designed in the Baroque, Victorian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made carved book stand has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl Auböck, Robert Thompson and Roycroft are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carved Book Stand?

The average selling price for a carved book stand at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

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