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Brass Reading Lamp with Tripod Base
Brass Reading Lamp with Tripod Base

Brass Reading Lamp with Tripod Base

Located in Astoria, NY

Industrial style reading lamp. Adjustable neck stands on a tripod base. Completely crafted in

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany and Brass Reading Table
Antique Victorian Mahogany and Brass Reading Table

Antique Victorian Mahogany and Brass Reading Table

By John Carter (Furniture)

Located in London, GB

This antique Victorian reading table stand was made by the top Victorian makers John Carter. See

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade
Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade

Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade

By X-Ray Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a unique and decorative floor lamp. Make a perfect chair side reading lamp. The stand and

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Victorian Reading Table Mahogany 1870 Period Antique
Victorian Reading Table Mahogany 1870 Period Antique

Victorian Reading Table Mahogany 1870 Period Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany reading table This table stands upon a platform base with upturned feet and

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Tables

Materials

Mahogany

"Reading" Textile Factory Tables in Original Aquamarine Paint
"Reading" Textile Factory Tables in Original Aquamarine Paint

"Reading" Textile Factory Tables in Original Aquamarine Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

These reading textile machine works tables stand on pipe legs resting on cast feet and reinforced

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Victorian Solid Oak Adjustable Reading Table By John Carter
Victorian Solid Oak Adjustable Reading Table By John Carter

Victorian Solid Oak Adjustable Reading Table By John Carter

By John Carter

Located in London, GB

. It can be used as an adjustable table, reading or music stand, or even as a stylish easel! It would

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Iron

1800's X-Ray Tube Stand - Converted To Floor lamp
1800's X-Ray Tube Stand - Converted To Floor lamp

1800's X-Ray Tube Stand - Converted To Floor lamp

By Campbell Brothers Electric

Located in Peekskill, NY

electrified the stand as a reading lamp by adding a large antique 15" milk glass shade, brass socket and brass

Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

opens to reveal a pullout writing slope with a stand up reading support and fitted interior Having

Category

Antique Early 1800s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Period Metamorphic Architect's Table
Georgian Period Metamorphic Architect's Table

Georgian Period Metamorphic Architect's Table

Located in Essex, MA

it becomes a reading or drawing stand, desk and even a stand up drawing or reading table. Amazing

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Industrial and Work ...

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Writing Desk with Royal Provenance
Danish Writing Desk with Royal Provenance

Danish Writing Desk with Royal Provenance

Located in New York, NY

Danish Architects or reading desk in mahogany with an adjustable leather reading or writing stand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Brass Floor Lamp with Swing-Arm Design
Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Brass Floor Lamp with Swing-Arm Design

Mid-Century Modernist Brushed Brass Floor Lamp with Swing-Arm Design

Located in New York, NY

base. This lamp makes a perfect reading lamp or stand alone piece. It has been newly rewired and has

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Poul Henningsen Standard Lamp
Poul Henningsen Standard Lamp

Poul Henningsen Standard Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A decorative Poul Henningsen reading lamp. Nickel-plated stand, top shade size 3,5 of original

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans Sculpture Front Cabinet
Paul Evans Sculpture Front Cabinet

Paul Evans Sculpture Front Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reading, The fabricator initials stand for: Skip (Arthur Hines)Raymond Larosa and Cool. Cool did all the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Martha Farham Cahoon Painting
Martha Farham Cahoon Painting

Martha Farham Cahoon Painting

By Martha Cahoon

Located in Downingtown, PA

approaches the ship. Outside another store with a sign reading Captain Smalls stands a mother and a young

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Bola Disc Table Lamp in Marquina Marble and Gunmetal by Pablo Designs
Bola Disc Table Lamp in Marquina Marble and Gunmetal by Pablo Designs

Bola Disc Table Lamp in Marquina Marble and Gunmetal by Pablo Designs

By Pablo Designs

Located in San Francisco, CA

distinctly iconic design is perfectly suited for desks, bedside stands, and reading nooks. Bola disc table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century French Wooden Lectern
19th Century French Wooden Lectern

19th Century French Wooden Lectern

Located in High Point, NC

piece once served as a reading or presentation stand, likely in a church or academic setting. Its sturdy

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs

Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs

By Kaare Klint

Located in Norwalk, CT

favorite reading nook, or let them stand proud in a contemporary living space; their versatility knows no

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

heritage. Ideally suited to the period lounge, reading room or nursery, it stands as a testament to one of

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Pine

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin 951 Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Chattanooga, TN

coffee table, anchor a reading corner, or stand solo in a gallery-like space. In lighter neutrals or with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs

1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Finn Andersen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

that can anchor sophisticated interiors: flank a low modernist ottoman, pair them in a reading alcove

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Antique Ormolu Table Lamp Louis XVI Style, circa 1900
Antique Ormolu Table Lamp Louis XVI Style, circa 1900

Antique Ormolu Table Lamp Louis XVI Style, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

central stem is cast as a leafy oak tree with a cherub reading a book. It stands on a Corinthian column

Category

Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

Antique Oak Reading Stand / Book Stand
Antique Oak Reading Stand / Book Stand

Antique Oak Reading Stand / Book Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique oak reading stand / book stand in perfect and completely original condition. Suitable for

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Victorian Carters  Patent Telescopic Reading Stand
Victorian Carters  Patent Telescopic Reading Stand

Victorian Carters Patent Telescopic Reading Stand

By John Carter

Located in Dereham, GB

Victorian Carters Patent Telescopic Reading Stand Walnut Lectern & Circular top. Lectern with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Music Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Birch Reading Stand by Bruno Mathsson
Birch Reading Stand by Bruno Mathsson

Birch Reading Stand by Bruno Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Birch and lacquered steel reading stand by Bruno Mathsson, created to accompany Mathsson's bentwood

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

19th Century Mahogany and Brass Reading Stand
19th Century Mahogany and Brass Reading Stand

19th Century Mahogany and Brass Reading Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century mahogany and brass reading stand circa 1880. Unusual reading stand with wood, brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Music Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mahogany Easel Style Book Rest, Reading Stand
Mahogany Easel Style Book Rest, Reading Stand

Mahogany Easel Style Book Rest, Reading Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mahogany Easel style book rest, reading stand This is a charming piece, it is made in mahogany

Category

Antique 1890s Country Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany, Reading Stand over Bed Table
Victorian Mahogany, Reading Stand over Bed Table

Victorian Mahogany, Reading Stand over Bed Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Mahogany, Reading Stand Over Bed Table, This is a very beautiful and versatile piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Night Stands

Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, Reading Stand
Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, Reading Stand

Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, Reading Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Menu Podium, reading stand This is a charming piece full of character, the book

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Adam Style Music Stands

Materials

Fruitwood

Very Rare Reading Stand with Light by Bruno Mathsson
Very Rare Reading Stand with Light by Bruno Mathsson

Very Rare Reading Stand with Light by Bruno Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Karlstad, SE

Extremely rare reading stand by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. This reading stand is one of very few made

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Very Rare Reading Stand with Light by Bruno Mathsson
Very Rare Reading Stand with Light by Bruno Mathsson

Very Rare Reading Stand with Light by Bruno Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Karlstad, SE

Extremely rare reading stand by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. This reading stand is, as far as we know

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Georgian Mahogany Reading Stand or Lectern, England, circa 1800
Georgian Mahogany Reading Stand or Lectern, England, circa 1800

Georgian Mahogany Reading Stand or Lectern, England, circa 1800

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful old portable podium style reading stand or lectern. Mahogany with satinwood and rosewood

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Music Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Arts and Crafts Beech and Brass Menu Podium, Reading Stand
Arts and Crafts Beech and Brass Menu Podium, Reading Stand

Arts and Crafts Beech and Brass Menu Podium, Reading Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts beech and brass menu podium, reading stand. This is a charming piece full of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Elm Reading Stand, Menu Stand  A very attractive piece
Arts and Crafts Elm Reading Stand, Menu Stand  A very attractive piece

Arts and Crafts Elm Reading Stand, Menu Stand A very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Elm Reading Stand, Menu Stand A very attractive piece, the stand is made in Elm

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Music Stands

Materials

Elm

French Chestnut Book Rest Reading Stand Lamp
French Chestnut Book Rest Reading Stand Lamp

French Chestnut Book Rest Reading Stand Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French chestnut book rest reading stand lamp This is a charming piece, it is made in Chestnut

Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial More Lighting

Materials

Sheepskin

Victorian Walnut, Reading Stand Over Bed Table, Tray Table
Victorian Walnut, Reading Stand Over Bed Table, Tray Table

Victorian Walnut, Reading Stand Over Bed Table, Tray Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian walnut, reading stand over bed table, This is a very versatile piece, the table has

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Reading Stand Book Stand in Mahogany, England c1830
Early 19th Century Reading Stand Book Stand in Mahogany, England c1830

Early 19th Century Reading Stand Book Stand in Mahogany, England c1830

Located in High Peak, GB

K0505 Rare and very elegant early 19th century English mahogany table top book stand or reading

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Books

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Oak Reading Stand, Menu Stand  A very fine quality piece
19th Century Oak Reading Stand, Menu Stand  A very fine quality piece

19th Century Oak Reading Stand, Menu Stand A very fine quality piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Oak Reading Stand, Menu Stand A very fine quality piece, the stand has an H shaped

Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish antique genuine Book Stand Reading Stand  original  paint
19th Century Swedish antique genuine Book Stand Reading Stand  original  paint

19th Century Swedish antique genuine Book Stand Reading Stand original paint

Located in Boden, SE

This original 1800s hand-painted Folk art bookend in a beautiful pearl gray color has a rich history of standing elegantly in a vicarage in Öjebyn Piteå Norrbotten,Northern Sweden. I...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Walnut, Brass & Iron Reading / Music Stand
Antique Victorian Walnut, Brass & Iron Reading / Music Stand

Antique Victorian Walnut, Brass & Iron Reading / Music Stand

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Victorian period reading stand in walnut. This was made in England & dates from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Music Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Continental Book Stand with Greek Key Design
Continental Book Stand with Greek Key Design

Continental Book Stand with Greek Key Design

Located in Houston, TX

Great continental book stand, book rest, usic stand, bible stand or reading stand with a carved

Category

Vintage 1920s European Neoclassical Music Stands

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Reading or Music Stand
Georgian Mahogany Reading or Music Stand

Georgian Mahogany Reading or Music Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique English book music or reading stand, adjustable in height. Can also be used as a side table

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Folding Bookrest, Reading or Music Stand
Folding Bookrest, Reading or Music Stand

Folding Bookrest, Reading or Music Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Folding bookrest, reading or music stand This is a charming piece, it is made in fruitwood it

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Music Stands

HMN Danish Modern Rosewood and Chrome Adjustable Reading Tray Table Stand
HMN Danish Modern Rosewood and Chrome Adjustable Reading Tray Table Stand

HMN Danish Modern Rosewood and Chrome Adjustable Reading Tray Table Stand

By HMN Denmark

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern ergonomic bedside reading stand in rosewood and chrome manufactured by H.M.N

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century Mahogany Reading and/or Music Stand
19th Century Mahogany Reading and/or Music Stand

19th Century Mahogany Reading and/or Music Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique mahogany reading and / or music stand. Heavy cast iron base with brass construction. Height

Category

Antique 1890s Music Stands

Victorian Carters Telescopic Reading Table
Victorian Carters Telescopic Reading Table

Victorian Carters Telescopic Reading Table

By John Carter

Located in Dereham, GB

Victorian Carters Patent Reading Stand Literary Machine with enamel badge Circular Mahogany dish

Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Reading and/or Music Stand
19th Century Mahogany Reading and/or Music Stand

19th Century Mahogany Reading and/or Music Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique mahogany reading and / or music stand. Heavy bronze base with brass construction. Height

Category

Antique 1860s Music Stands

French Sycamore Book Rest, Reading or Music Stand, Lutrin
French Sycamore Book Rest, Reading or Music Stand, Lutrin

French Sycamore Book Rest, Reading or Music Stand, Lutrin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A French sycamore book rest, reading or music stand, Lutrin This is a charming piece, it is made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Sycamore

19th Century Adjustable Campaign Reading Tray
19th Century Adjustable Campaign Reading Tray

19th Century Adjustable Campaign Reading Tray

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Very rare antique 19th century. English, mahogany portable tray with adjustable folding reading

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Desk Accessories

Adjustable Antique Reading Table, John Carter, Victorian, Mahogany Lectern
Adjustable Antique Reading Table, John Carter, Victorian, Mahogany Lectern

Adjustable Antique Reading Table, John Carter, Victorian, Mahogany Lectern

By John Carter (Furniture)

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an adjustable antique reading table by John Carter, London. A Victorian, mahogany 'Literary

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

3 Vintage Newspaper Grippers, English, Beech, Library Reading Aid, Circa 1980
3 Vintage Newspaper Grippers, English, Beech, Library Reading Aid, Circa 1980

3 Vintage Newspaper Grippers, English, Beech, Library Reading Aid, Circa 1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

library reading aid, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Fascinating executive reading aids, in

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather, Beech

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase With Removable Lectern
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase With Removable Lectern

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase With Removable Lectern

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

removable lectern or reading stand By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1991 Measures: 21.5"W x 12.5"D x 46.63"H

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century campaign chest on stand
Early 19th Century campaign chest on stand

Early 19th Century campaign chest on stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

of being fitted with a brass reading stand.  3 drawer fronts, two of which form the pull out

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Podium, Restaurant Reception Greeter
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Podium, Restaurant Reception Greeter

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Podium, Restaurant Reception Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

of Golden Oak, it is an Arts and Crafts Reading stand, the top of the desk is flat and that will work

Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box
Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box

Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box

Located in King's Lynn, GB

to originally have a space for detachable reading stand on the top, there are two brass holes, which

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Reading Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal reading stand for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every reading stand was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a reading stand, we have 72 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer reading stand, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A reading stand is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one reading stand that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruno Mathsson, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen and Uultis Design produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Reading Stand?

Prices for a reading stand start at $255 and top out at $27,000 with the average selling for $2,336.
Questions About Reading Stand
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.