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19th Century English Book Press
By Hooper & Sons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable English book press made by Hooper and Sons London, England. Solid cast iron construction
Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Book Press
19th Century English Book Press

19th Century English Book Press

H 17 in W 23 in D 12 in
English Oak Linen Press / Book Press
Located in Kensington, MD
Three drawer chest topped with full size press View our complete collection
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Oak Linen Press / Book Press
English Oak Linen Press / Book Press

English Oak Linen Press / Book Press

H 61 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in
English 19th Century Book Press
By Whittaker and Co.
Located in London, GB
Mahogany and Cast Iron Book Press with ratchet system, in full working order. Cast with makers name
Category

English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Book Press
English 19th Century Book Press

English 19th Century Book Press

H 22.84 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in
Antique English Book Press
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Very heavy 19th century iron and bronze English book press.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique English Book Press
Antique English Book Press

Antique English Book Press

H 16 in W 21 in D 10 in
English Mahogany and Oak Book Press. Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany and oak one drawer book press with urn finial, swivel handle, and terminating on
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British More Furniture and Collectibles

English Mahogany and Oak Book Press. Circa 1770
English Mahogany and Oak Book Press. Circa 1770

English Mahogany and Oak Book Press. Circa 1770

H 50.5 in W 25.75 in D 14.75 in
English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency cast iron and gilt flanking dolphin book press with adjustable bulbous turned
Category

Antique 1850s English Regency Desk Accessories

English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850
English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850

English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850

H 15 in W 20 in D 12 in
Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique book press. An English, cast iron binding or flower pressing device, dating
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian
Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian

Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian

H 21.07 in W 24.02 in L 21.07 in
Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tabletop flower press. An English, cast iron rotary book pressing machine
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850
Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850

Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850

H 16.74 in W 20.08 in D 10.04 in
18th century pine book press chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality 18th century English pine book press circa 1780. Original turned and working book
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th century pine book press chest of drawers
18th century pine book press chest of drawers

18th century pine book press chest of drawers

H 52.5 in W 29.75 in D 18.25 in
Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Late 19th century mahogany book press, English Mid-late 19th century mahogany book or flower press
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Books

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English
Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

H 13 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in
19th Century English Mahogany Book Press with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English mahogany linen press with three drawers.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Book Press with Three Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Book Press with Three Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Book Press with Three Drawers

H 54.25 in W 26.5 in D 15.75 in
BOOK PRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century English oak book press. Nice color and good patina.
Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Wood

BOOK PRESS
BOOK PRESS

BOOK PRESS

H 57 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
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English Book Press For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English book press available at 1stDibs. Each English book press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and ceramic. There are 148 variations of the antique or vintage English book press you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English book press, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An English book press, designed in the Victorian, mid-century modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made English book press has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Ellsworth Kelly are consistently popular.

How Much is an English Book Press?

Prices for an English book press start at $35 and top out at $345,000 with the average selling for $750.
Questions About English Book Press
  • How were book presses used?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • How much does a cast iron book press weigh?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron book press will depend on the make and model. Cast iron is a sturdy material and can be heavy. To prevent damage, display cast iron book presses on a strong surface. Find a variety of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.