Desk Bookstand
19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The open top supports books, the bottom drawers for letters, stationery, etc.
Rich mahogany finish with satinwood banding.
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
1969 Teak Danish Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen Draws Cabinet Bar Keys
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Milano, IT
1969 teak "boomerang" desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen (firstly designed in 1956), Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 34.26 in
Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk with Secret Drawer, 1830s
By Antonio Sotomayor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Discover the timeless charm of a Victorian desk crafted in England in 1830. This elegant Cuban
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Nye’s stock including a bookstand decorated with tropical birds and the use of such birds on boxes
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut, Satinwood, Ash, Boxwood
Mahogany and Brass Tabletop Bookstand, from a Parish-Hadley Design Commission
Located in Morristown, NJ
a brass finial. A handsome addition to any desk, providing an interesting talking point and a fine
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 14 in W 11 in D 11 in
1950s Atomic Age Metal Book Stand Rack Midcentury
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and versatile metal bookstand or bookholder desk tabletop use, circa 1950s, Classic American
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian Carved Decorated Adjustable Book Stand Rest
Located in Carimate, Como
decorative bookstand could be ideal, beautifully crafted and detailed in the frames, bun feet and with its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss.
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand with sliding
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Fruitwood
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H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 6.97 in
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp in Leather
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky, desk lamp, model ‘A704’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Large Book Stand in White Aluminum by James Irvine
By Danese Milano, James Irvine
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.48 in W 35.44 in D 4.93 in
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Blue Aluminum by James Irvine
By Danese Milano, James Irvine
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.48 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Medium Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine
By Danese Milano, James Irvine
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.48 in W 17.72 in D 4.93 in
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine
By Danese Milano, James Irvine
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 10.48 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Antique Hand Carved & Great Condition Swiss Black Forest Bear Book Rack Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
decorative bookstand with sliding and folding bookends is totally original and in perfect condition. It opens
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Wood
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H 5 in W 13.7 in D 5.5 in
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Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By LeLeu Deshays, Maurice Calka
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
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Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
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1980s Space Age Desk
Located in Brecht, BE
A unique piece made in Belgium during the 1980s, this funky space age desk, never reproduced because to expensive.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Desks
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak veneer top. Finished on both sides, place this in the center of a room and it will lo...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Teak
Antique Oak Secretary Desk, Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary from the beginning of the 20th century.
Made of oak wood.
Very good condition.
Dimensions: height 107 cm / width 100 cm / depth 47 cm.
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Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest and rare antique Black Forest inkstand.
If you are a collector of decorative and rare Black Forest antiques then this entirely handcarved inkstand could be gracing your home...
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Brass
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Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing board, shelf interior and two drawers. Below the writing desk there are two pull-out ...
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17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
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Danish Modern Teak Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Refinished
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
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Clean lined Danish Modern teak desk, designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Lovig, Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk is currently being refinished and will look incredible when completed....
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Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells
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H 8 in W 12 in D 8 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen by Fm Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Teak desk by Kai Kristiansen by FM Møbler 1960s
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H 28.55 in W 59.85 in D 30.71 in
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Located in Hudson, NY
. Keep your books organized on your desk with this modern vintage bookstand / shelf.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Danish Mahogany Corner Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1956
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
of the desk a wide bookstand and a small cabinet for drinks.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Brass
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Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A late 19th century desk or tabletop mahogany revolving bookstand by Shapland & Petter.
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Antique 1890s English Bookcases
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Country French Pine Farmhouse Podium Lectern Desk or Bookstand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French farmhouse style lectern stand, podium, desk, or book stand/music stand
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20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
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18th Century Mahogany Bookstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful and rare George II period solid mahogany library bookstand of excellent proportions
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables
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Italian 18th Century Table Lectern Carved Giltwood Turning Bookstand
Located in Milan, IT
bookstand or music stand on four circular feet. This antique reading bookstand is adjustable and the turning
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
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Spruce
18th Century Italian Table Lectern Gilt Wood Turning Bookstand
Located in Milan, IT
bookstand or music stand on four curling feet. This antique reading bookstand is adjustable and the turning
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
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Spruce
19th Century Spanish Wooden Bookstand with Hand Carved Shell Shape
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish Wooden Bookstand with hand carved Shell Shape.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Desk Sets
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18th Century Italian Carved Ocher Painted Table Lectern Bookstand from Bologna
Located in Milan, IT
18th century Italian carved painted table Lectern, an antique spruce wood bookstand or music stand
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian More Desk Accessories
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Spruce
H 8.67 in W 16.15 in D 12.6 in
Contemporary Brown Embossed Leather Bookstand with Rose Quartz and Malachite
Located in Toronto, ON
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18th Century Italian Bookstand Louis XVI Hand Carving Turning Table Lectern
Located in Milan, IT
wood bookstand or music stand carved with scrolling motifs centered by a cherub head and painted in
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Spruce
H 8.67 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in
Italian Baroque Style Faux Marble Painted Table Lectern Bookstand, circa 1780
Located in Milan, IT
18th century Italian Baroque style carved painted table Lectern, an antique spruce wood bookstand
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque More Desk Accessories
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H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
1955 Teak "Boomerang" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Teak "boomerang" desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Danish modern design for Hedendsted Møbelindustri
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mid-Century Modern 1955 Teak "Boomerang" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
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bookstand and a small cabinet bar.
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H 28.35 in W 59.45 in D 34.65 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Atlanta, GA
fold down desk opening to reveal a number of smaller drawers, some hidden, the writing surface with an
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H 62.75 in W 42.75 in D 20 in
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Located in Danville, CA
Fine Modernist glass bookstand constructed of 1/2" glass with invisibly bonded joinery. A top
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
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19th Century Italian Table Lectern Carved Walnut Bookstand
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy an early 19th century carved table lectern, an antique rectangular walnut bookstand or
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI More Desk Accessories
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Handsome Large Book Stand / Lectern, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
dating to c.1900. The base diameter measures 6 3/4" in diameter. The bookstand spans 14 1/2" wide (max
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 8.86 in
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Located in Ijzendijke, NL
bookends hand carved Swiss
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand with sliding and folding
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Located in Lisse, NL
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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1920s School Desk Lectern Front Piece
By Kooijmans
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Desk Bookstand For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk bookstand for your home. A desk bookstand — often made from wood, softwood and spruce — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk bookstand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each desk bookstand bearing Louis XVI, Modern or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. A well-made desk bookstand has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mel Smilow are consistently popular.
How Much is a Desk Bookstand?
Prices for a desk bookstand start at $200 and top out at $7,900 with the average selling for $1,234.
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