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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

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

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

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

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

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

Brass, Metal

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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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase flat packed

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Located in London, GB

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By Gustav Stickley

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Refinished

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Refinished

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere
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Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 37.5" in width, 8.75" in depth and stands 33 tall.

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Liberty & Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs
Liberty & Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs

Liberty & Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs to the upper back and Tulip style cut-outs to the sides.

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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By Harding and Sons

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Settees

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Oak

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Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet

$3,271

H 24.02 in W 27.96 in D 7.09 in

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet with gold stencilled lion and a motto ''THE MAN WHO SMOKES THINKS LIKE A SAGE AND ACTS LIKE A SAMARITAN", BY Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Liberty and Co (attributed). A small Arts and Crafts oak dining table
Liberty and Co (attributed). A small Arts and Crafts oak dining table

Liberty and Co (attributed). A small Arts and Crafts oak dining table

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Small Sliding Door Bookcase Curio with Drawers
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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Antique Arts & Crafts Oak & Maple Wood Tambour Shutter Door Filing Cabinet
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak & Maple Wood Tambour Shutter Door Filing Cabinet

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Antique 1890 Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with 3 Shelves
Antique 1890 Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with 3 Shelves

Antique 1890 Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with 3 Shelves

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Shelves

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Oak

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Romney Green, Style of, an Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Walnut Bedside Cabinet

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English Book Trough For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English book trough available at 1stDibs. Each English book trough for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English book trough, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each English book trough bearing Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is an English Book Trough?

Prices for an English book trough start at $500 and top out at $2,895 with the average selling for $1,149.

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