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Bronze & Iron Book Press
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron, bronze and wood book press. Great design.
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze & Iron Book Press
Bronze & Iron Book Press
H 12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Georgian Oak Book Press
Located in Savannah, GA
An 18th century George III oak book press with two drawers. 32 ½ inches wide by 20 inches deep by
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Books

Materials

Wood

Georgian Oak Book Press
Georgian Oak Book Press
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 20 in
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
H 17 in W 23 in D 12 in
Midcentury Book Press, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Good Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Book Press, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Midcentury Book Press, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
H 22.45 in W 28.75 in D 7.49 in
Cast Iron Book Press with Brass Handle and Newer Wood Base
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron book press with brass handle and newer wood base. Nice pin striping. Great Condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Books

Materials

Brass, Iron

Impressive 18th Century Flemish Freestanding Book Press
Located in Atlanta, GA
height, this oak wood piece is comprised of a freestanding book press flanked at either topside with
Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Tables

Materials

Wood

Walnut and Fruitwood Book Press Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic table lamp in the form of a Victorian wood screw book press. Constructed of distressed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass
Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
battery ringing. Exclusive and unusual design in the form of an old times book press. Framework of
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Book Press
Located in Katonah, NY
Vintage book press. Typical form, with wooden central turn-screw and two functional drawers. Deep
Category

Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Book Press
Vintage Book Press
H 54 in W 26 in D 14 in
Rare Miniature Dutch Book Press with Books, circa 1800
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A table top miniature antique book press with books included, two drawers. Oak, Chestnut and Pear
Category

Antique Early 1800s Dutch Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Book Press
Located in Surrey, BC
Great cast iron book press...with wood handle, lever action as well as screwdown
Category

Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Book Press
Book Press
H 20 in W 14 in D 9 in
Single Book press lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-196Wood book press lamp with original pasley shade
Category

Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Single Book press lamp
Single Book press lamp
H 31 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
19th Complete Wooden Book Press
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Complete Wooden Book Press
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Complete Wooden Book Press
19th Complete Wooden Book Press
H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Oak Book Press
Located in New York, NY
19th century oak book press: Measures: 22.75" x 15.75" x 48" H Weighs: 45 lbs
Category

Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oak Book Press
19th Century Oak Book Press
H 48 in W 22.75 in D 15.75 in
1980s Spanish Pair of Book Press Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish pair of book press table lamps.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1980s Spanish Pair of Book Press Table Lamps
1980s Spanish Pair of Book Press Table Lamps
H 32.68 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Oversized nineteenth century Antique Book Press, Mahogany and Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive 19th century continental large book press in mahogany and oak with a large iron and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Unique Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial side table, adjustable. Book Press with wood top.
Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Unique Side Table
Unique Side Table
H 22 in Dm 15 in
Wood Book Press
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and simple book press for those "pressing" matters, or simply a divine decor piece for
Category

20th Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Wood Book Press
Wood Book Press
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Italian Book Press and Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic book press with brass crank handles from Italy. On three drawer base.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Book Press and Cabinet
Italian Book Press and Cabinet
H 73 in W 30 in D 19.25 in
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 Historical Memorabilia

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
Antique 19th Century Book Press on Work Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
A great historical example of a 19th century book press complete with original three-drawer work
Category

Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Large and beautiful detailed binding press made in France (Paris). Made of cast iron and a wooden
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
H 56.3 in W 29.53 in D 16.93 in
Large Impressive Cast Iron Copying/Book Press on a Trestle Wood Stand circa 1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large impressive cast iron copying or book press on trestle wood stand, circa 1850. A high
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wood Book Press Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Table Lamps Priced Individualy.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Wood Book Press Lamps
Pair of Wood Book Press Lamps
H 29 in W 13 in D 5 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

Book Press
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III Period oak and mahogany book press on later stand. Circa 1790
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tables

Materials

Metal

Book Press
Book Press
H 51 in W 25 in D 18.25 in
Book Press
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural and rustic fruitwood book press. Great as a side table. Nice warm color and old finish.
Category

Early 20th Century American Tables

Materials

Iron

Book Press
Book Press
H 48 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 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
H 57 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
French Napoleon III Period Iron Book Press, 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful book press from the Napoleon III Period made by the Papeterie Generale in Lyon France
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Books

Materials

Iron

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Wood Book Press For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wood book press available at 1stDibs. Each wood book press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and paper. Find 140 options for an antique or vintage wood book press now, or shop our selection of 67 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a wood book press — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood book press made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Richard A. Hirsch, Maxfield Parrish and Folly Cove Designers each produced at least one beautiful wood book press that is worth considering.

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Questions About Wood Book Press
  • 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 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.