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French Oak Book Press
Located in Carson City, NV
This is a weel made French oak book press. This device was used to help attach and compress a
Category

19th Century French Book Press Used

Materials

Oak

Used French Oak Book Press
French Oak Book Press
H 56 in W 32 in D 20 in
Cast Iron Antique Book Press
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare antique cast iron book press used for bookbinding, flower pressing, scrap booking and various
Category

Late 19th Century Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Used Book Press
Cast Iron Antique Book Press
H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
Category

20th Century French Industrial Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Used French Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
H 13.8 in W 15.7 in D 13 in
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
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20th Century Belgian Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Used 20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
H 12.1 in W 13.7 in D 11.7 in
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
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20th Century Belgian Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Used 20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
H 12.1 in W 13.8 in D 11.7 in
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
Category

20th Century Belgian Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Used 20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
H 13.7 in W 13.7 in D 12.1 in
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
Category

20th Century Belgian Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Used 20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
H 12.5 in W 13.7 in D 11.3 in
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
Category

20th Century Belgian Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Used 20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
H 12.1 in W 13.7 in D 11.7 in
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
Category

20th Century Belgian Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Used 20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
H 9.8 in W 13.7 in D 11.7 in
Industrial Bookpress
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated cast iron book press which could also be used as a nutcracker.
Category

Early 20th Century American Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in London, GB
, width 37cm, depth 32cm Crafted from strong cast iron, this beautiful piece is a book press, used in
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19th Century French Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
Category

20th Century Belgian French Provincial Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
H 12.2 in W 17.3 in D 13.8 in
1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 1900s France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in such
Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
H 11.2 in W 15.2 in D 11.8 in
Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron piece, known as a book press, was originally used in banks or libraries used to bind
Category

Early 1900s French Book Press Used

Materials

Iron

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Book Press Used For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic book press used available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every book press used was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer book press used, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A book press used, designed in the Industrial, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made book press used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Beaux Arts Press, Yale University Press and Hooper & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a Book Press Used?

Prices for a book press used start at $50 and top out at $26,816 with the average selling for $1,200.
Questions About Book Press Used
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A duck press is used to make the French dish canard à la presse or pressed duck. To prepare the dish, a chef removes the breasts and legs from a whole duck. Then, they place the duck in the press and turn the crank to extract the juices and blood. The liquid becomes a base for a stock used to dress the cooked breasts and thighs. Shop a selection of duck presses on 1stDibs.
  • 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.