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Very Rare George III Retractable Writing Table, circa 1790
Very Rare George III Retractable Writing Table, circa 1790

Very Rare George III Retractable Writing Table, circa 1790

Sold|$11,800

Very Rare George III Retractable Writing Table, circa 1790

Located in Sheffield, MA

weight mechanism that controls the height of the adjustable bookrest. When the top is raised, the reading

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Chestnut Stand-Up Reading Tables with Candle Trays
Pair of Antique English Chestnut Stand-Up Reading Tables with Candle Trays

Pair of Antique English Chestnut Stand-Up Reading Tables with Candle Trays

Sold|$3,500

Pair of Antique English Chestnut Stand-Up Reading Tables with Candle Trays

Located in Port Chester, NY

So many uses for a pair of tables like these. A good small size allows use as night tables, or on either side of a door or window. As end tables they are a bit tall, but would do we...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British End Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare William IV Olivewood Octagonal Occasional Table
Rare William IV Olivewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Rare William IV Olivewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Sold|$5,404

Rare William IV Olivewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

furniture, and a set of rosewood quartett o tables, one of which has a chess board, and another a reading

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gueridon

Rare William IV Olivewood Octagonal Occasional Table
Rare William IV Olivewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Rare William IV Olivewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Sold|$6,498

Rare William IV Olivewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

furniture, and a set of rosewood quartetto tables, one of which has a chess board, and another a reading

Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Tables

Materials

Olive

Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand
Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand

Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand

Sold|$1,390

Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand

Located in Lancashire, GB

Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand. This unusual, English, Late Georgian antique

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Small Art Deco End Tables with Shelves
Pair of Small Art Deco End Tables with Shelves

Pair of Small Art Deco End Tables with Shelves

Sold|$1,260 / set

Pair of Small Art Deco End Tables with Shelves

Located in Essex, MA

, these tables would be good individually next to reading chairs, or as night stands for a platform bed or

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood, Bentwood

Rare Embru Utility Table
Rare Embru Utility Table

Rare Embru Utility Table

Sold|$1,600

Rare Embru Utility Table

By Embru

Located in Brooklyn, NY

/ reading surface, presentation stand, night stand or besides a couch or favorite armchair. The table

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-19th Century Mahogany and Bronze Reading Stand
Mid-19th Century Mahogany and Bronze Reading Stand

Mid-19th Century Mahogany and Bronze Reading Stand

Sold|$3,215

Mid-19th Century Mahogany and Bronze Reading Stand

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A mid-19th century mahogany and bronze reading stand. Adjustable in two sections. Excellent overall

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Music Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Country House Mahogany and Bronze Reading Table
Antique Edwardian Country House Mahogany and Bronze Reading Table

Antique Edwardian Country House Mahogany and Bronze Reading Table

Sold|$2,257

Antique Edwardian Country House Mahogany and Bronze Reading Table

Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire

A very rare country house mahogany and brass reading stand. The reading stand is of outstanding

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Mahogany Reading / Library Chair
19th Century American Mahogany Reading / Library Chair

19th Century American Mahogany Reading / Library Chair

Sold|$12,800

19th Century American Mahogany Reading / Library Chair

Located in Charleston, SC

stand and was made in America in the early 19th century. The American Reading Arm Chair has a solid

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Office Chairs and Desk ...

Materials

Brass

San Francisco Terrain Wall Sculpture
San Francisco Terrain Wall Sculpture

San Francisco Terrain Wall Sculpture

Sold|$275

San Francisco Terrain Wall Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Signed by Conor Fennessy. Available with a Stand as shown ($275) or separately without the Stand

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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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
  • What is a reading stand?
    1 Answer
    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.

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