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Antique Industrial Era Iron Book Press With Oak Stand
Antique Industrial Era Iron Book Press With Oak Stand

Antique Industrial Era Iron Book Press With Oak Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A working iron book press mounted on an oak cabinet. The cabinet has one working drawer and a stationary tamboured door with a faux drawer panel.

Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press on Wooden Stand
19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press on Wooden Stand

19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press on Wooden Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Cast iron book presses, such as this French one mounted to a wooden stand, were used to bind books in the 1800s.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Books

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large 19th Century Book Press in Iron and Bronze
Large 19th Century Book Press in Iron and Bronze

Large 19th Century Book Press in Iron and Bronze

Located in Madrid, ES

Impressive and authentic 19th-century book press, crafted in a combination of cast iron and bronze, originally used for pressing and binding books.

Category

Antique 1890s Architectural Models

Materials

Bronze

Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian
Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian

Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a superb antique book press. An English, cast iron industrial binder or flower press dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Book Binder's Press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh
Book Binder's Press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh

Book Binder's Press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh

Located in London, GB

A 19th century nipping or copying press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh. Marked: PATENT ROBERT RITCHIE EDINBURGH.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet

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 identification card holders on each drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

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Cast Iron Book Press
Cast Iron Book Press

Cast Iron Book Press

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H 14 in W 15.5 in D 13 in

Cast Iron Book Press

Located in Round Top, TX

Cast iron book press.

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Bronze & Iron Book Press
Bronze & Iron Book Press

Bronze & Iron Book Press

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H 12 in W 13 in D 13 in

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

BOOK PRESS

BOOK PRESS

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H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in

BOOK PRESS

By Richard March Hoe

Located in York, ME

book press in old red paint with gold detailing,high relief scroll,flower, and shell decoration. walnut and brass fitted pivot handle

Category

Antique 19th Century Books

Materials

Iron, Brass

English 19th Century Book Press
English 19th Century Book Press

English 19th Century Book Press

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H 22.84 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in

English 19th Century Book Press

By Whittaker and Co.

Located in London, GB

Mahogany and Cast Iron Book Press with ratchet system, in full working order.

Category

English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Book Press with Brass Handle and Newer Wood Base
Cast Iron Book Press with Brass Handle and Newer Wood Base

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Books

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron Book Press
Iron Book Press

Iron Book Press

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H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in

Iron Book Press

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iron book press, originating in France, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron Book Press
Vintage Iron Book Press

Vintage Iron Book Press

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H 14.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Iron Book Press

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iron book press great for books or your ex-husbands head!

Category

20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Antique Book Press
Cast Iron Antique Book Press

Cast Iron Antique Book Press

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H 16 in W 18 in D 12 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 other arts and crafts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Antique Cast Iron Book Press

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H 15 in W 18.75 in D 12 in

Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique cast-iron book press. Measures 18 3/4" x 12" x 12 3/4" - 15 1/2" in height.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Antique Cast Iron Book Press

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H 16.75 in W 18.5 in D 13 in

Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique book-binding press made of cast iron and brass. Measures: 2 1/2" daylight. 18 1/2" in length, 13" in depth.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Books

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Book Press in Iron

Italian Book Press in Iron

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H 15.25 in W 18.5 in D 11.75 in

Italian Book Press in Iron

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Bookpress adorned with pair of dolphins.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press

Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press

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H 13.8 in W 15.7 in D 13 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 such places as banks or libraries, this unique antiquity suggests a niche function, wh...

Category

20th Century French Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Book Press
Book Press

Book Press

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H 20 in W 14 in D 9 in

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

1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"
1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"

1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"

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H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in

1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique 1893 cast iron book press, reads "Columbian Exposition the Highest Award 1893".

Category

Antique 1890s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press

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H 42 in W 20 in D 14 in

Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Beautiful condition antique book press.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Metal

Industrial Book Press
Industrial Book Press

Industrial Book Press

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H 16 in W 20 in D 12 in

Industrial Book Press

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original industrial book press of solid iron with great patina Wonderful object for a book collection!

Category

Vintage 1920s American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850

Located in Labrit, Landes

This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop Patina and signs of use which make this antique object very characterful.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850

Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850

Located in Labrit, Landes

This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop Many parts of this object are worked, which makes it a very beautiful piece, very characterfu...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Antique Large Museum Iron Book Press
19th Century Italian Antique Large Museum Iron Book Press

19th Century Italian Antique Large Museum Iron Book Press

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

A beautiful example of a 19th century book press made entirely of iron. The iron is forged with decorative elements these characteristics were intended only for presses in use by imp...

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Books

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron Bookbinding Press with Book
19th Century French Wrought Iron Bookbinding Press with Book

19th Century French Wrought Iron Bookbinding Press with Book

Located in Dallas, TX

The press features a classic screw mechanism operated by a wide horizontal handle, allowing even pressure across the adjustable iron platen below.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Painted Cast Iron Book Press from Germany, circa 1890
Painted Cast Iron Book Press from Germany, circa 1890

Painted Cast Iron Book Press from Germany, circa 1890

Located in Dallas, TX

This wonderful book press dates to the end of the 19th century and has been painted black with gold highlights. Each corner of the base has decorative motifs, and there are a total o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Books

Materials

Iron

Antique English Book Press
Antique English Book Press

Antique English Book Press

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H 16 in W 21 in D 10 in

Antique English Book Press

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Very heavy 19th century iron and bronze English book press.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Iron Book Press, Wood Accents, 20th Century, 1940
Antique Industrial Iron Book Press, Wood Accents, 20th Century, 1940

Antique Industrial Iron Book Press, Wood Accents, 20th Century, 1940

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique Industrial Iron Book Press - 1930/40s Industrial deco - percussion press Measures : 39x39cm H: ~95cm Materials : Iron - Wood Wear consistent with age and use

Category

20th Century Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique American Book Press
Antique American Book Press

Antique American Book Press

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H 14 in W 18 in

Antique American Book Press

By Standard Co.

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique industrial weight book binding press made by Standard Company for book binders M. P. Exline Co., Dallas, Tex. The press is in great condition with both names still clearly vi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Books

Materials

Iron

19th c. Cast Iron Sea Serpents Book Press c.1890
19th c. Cast Iron Sea Serpents Book Press c.1890

19th c. Cast Iron Sea Serpents Book Press c.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original cast Iron book binding press with bronze plated mythical serpents flanking the central pillar.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI
CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI

CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI

Located in York County, PA

CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1813: The Columbian Printing Press had a solid, cast iron, neoclassical eagle as a counter weight.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves up and down.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Book Press with Black Patina
Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Book Press with Black Patina

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Book Press with Black Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This early 20th century French cast iron book press is a striking example of functional industrial design elevated by strong architectural form.

Category

Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

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Book Press Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the book press iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each book press iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a book press iron — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A book press iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Victorian and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made book press iron over the years, but those crafted by Hooper & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Book Press Iron?

The average selling price for a book press iron at 1stDibs is $1,275, while they’re typically $358 on the low end and $30,706 for the highest priced.