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Wrought Iron Lectern

Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Lectern
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Lectern

Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Lectern

$7,500

H 54.5 in W 24.5 in D 30 in

Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Lectern

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) wrought iron lectern on a pedestal base ending in 3 scroll

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival wrought iron Lectern or Music stand with articulated candle mount
Gothic Revival wrought iron Lectern or Music stand with articulated candle mount

Gothic Revival wrought iron Lectern or Music stand with articulated candle mount

Located in Leesburg, VA

19 (d) in. This impressive wrought-iron lectern is replete with Gothic sensibility. Three open work

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand with Candles Holder
19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand with Candles Holder

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand with Candles Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

iron lectern, or lutrin, crafted circa 1880. The double-sided stand is forged entirely from solid iron

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Lectern, 17th Century Balauster, 20th Century the Rest
Wrought Iron Lectern, 17th Century Balauster, 20th Century the Rest

Wrought Iron Lectern, 17th Century Balauster, 20th Century the Rest

Located in Madrid, ES

Lectern. Wrought iron. Baluster 17th century; 20th century rest. Foot stand made of wrought iron

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Easels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique maître d' stand. A Continental, wrought iron lectern or easel with Art Nouveau

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Easels

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Double-Sided Swivel Wrought Iron Music Stand Lectern
19th Century French Double-Sided Swivel Wrought Iron Music Stand Lectern

19th Century French Double-Sided Swivel Wrought Iron Music Stand Lectern

Located in Dallas, TX

"Lutrin" (French for lectern), stands on a central square stem ending with four scrolled feet at the base

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique Wrought Iron and Bronze Double Sided Lectern from France, 19th C.
Large Antique Wrought Iron and Bronze Double Sided Lectern from France, 19th C.

Large Antique Wrought Iron and Bronze Double Sided Lectern from France, 19th C.

Located in Dallas, TX

wonderful brown and orange oxidation over a black finish. Our large wrought iron and bronze lectern was most

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Antique 19th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor
19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1890, this antique Gothic “Lutrin” (French for lectern) is a superb example

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor
19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring Gothic elegance to a study or music room with this ornate antique “Lutrin” or lectern

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Empire Double-Side Lectern on Cabinet with Carved Eagle
19th Century French Empire Double-Side Lectern on Cabinet with Carved Eagle

19th Century French Empire Double-Side Lectern on Cabinet with Carved Eagle

Located in Dallas, TX

bookstand is formed in forged wrought iron, allowing sacred texts, legal volumes, or musical scores to be

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

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French Wrought Iron Lectern
French Wrought Iron Lectern

French Wrought Iron Lectern

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H 62 in W 21.5 in D 16 in

French Wrought Iron Lectern

Located in Winter Park, FL

19th century French wrought iron lectern with Fleur de Lys decoration. Heavy three leg base

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Antique 19th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Lectern, Late 17th Century Italy
Antique Wrought Iron Lectern, Late 17th Century Italy

Antique Wrought Iron Lectern, Late 17th Century Italy

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H 48.82 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Antique Wrought Iron Lectern, Late 17th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique wrought iron lectern, richly hand-carved with baroque silhouettes, hand-built in the late

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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Music Stands

Materials

Iron

Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Lectern
Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Lectern

Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Lectern

Located in Essex, MA

OPEN WORK TOP AND TURNED SUPPORT,TRIPOD BASE

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Antique 19th Century Music Stands

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Lectern, Spain, 16th-17th Century
Wrought Iron Lectern, Spain, 16th-17th Century

Wrought Iron Lectern, Spain, 16th-17th Century

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H 59.45 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Wrought Iron Lectern, Spain, 16th-17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

religious institutions of ancient tradition. There are also other examples of standing lecterns made in iron

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Lectern, 17th Century Balauster, 20th Century the Rest
Wrought Iron Lectern, 17th Century Balauster, 20th Century the Rest

Wrought Iron Lectern, 17th Century Balauster, 20th Century the Rest

Located in Madrid, ES

Lectern. Wrought iron. Baluster 17th century; 20th century rest. Foot stand made of wrought iron

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Easels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Wrought-Iron Church Lectern
Antique French Wrought-Iron Church Lectern

Antique French Wrought-Iron Church Lectern

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H 73.63 in W 25.01 in D 19.89 in

Antique French Wrought-Iron Church Lectern

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Elegant antique French church lectern crafted in hand-forged wrought iron, dating from the late

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Antique 1880s Pedestals

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Lectern
19th Century French Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Lectern

19th Century French Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Lectern

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A late 19th century French wrought iron Gothic revival church lectern. The Gothic "Lutrin" (French

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Wrought Iron

Folding Standing Lectern in Wrought Iron and Fabric, Spain, 16th Century
Folding Standing Lectern in Wrought Iron and Fabric, Spain, 16th Century

Folding Standing Lectern in Wrought Iron and Fabric, Spain, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Folding standing lectern in wrought iron and fabric, Spain, 16th century. The two scissor joined

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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Easels

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor
19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1890, the antique Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on three curved legs

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor
19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1890, the antique Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on four curved legs

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

and standing on three curved legs, the Gothic "lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

tall central stem decorated with twisted and turned decor; the lectern features wonderful forged iron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

, the Gothic "lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work including a large fleur

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis

Located in Dallas, TX

" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work including a Fleur-de-Lys at the pediment and the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Polychromed Table Lectern from Italy
18th Century Polychromed Table Lectern from Italy

18th Century Polychromed Table Lectern from Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

shape of a stylized cartouche. There is an adjustable iron support allowing the lectern to be placed

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Lectern, 20th Century
Wrought Iron Lectern, 20th Century

Wrought Iron Lectern, 20th Century

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H 51.19 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

Wrought Iron Lectern, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

center, which holds and raises the lectern, which stands out for its architectural elements and

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20th Century Other More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand on Carved Wood Plinth
English Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand on Carved Wood Plinth

English Wrought Iron Lectern or Music Stand on Carved Wood Plinth

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English standing lectern or music stand, featuring a lyre-shaped scroll-work top attached to

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Antique 19th Century English Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Partly Gilt Lectern
18th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Partly Gilt Lectern

18th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Partly Gilt Lectern

Located in Dallas, TX

intricate wrought iron work. The piece is in excellent condition and could be used to hold a bible or a

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Antique Late 18th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Wrought Iron Swivel Lectern with Center Cross
19th Century French Ecclesiastical Wrought Iron Swivel Lectern with Center Cross

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Wrought Iron Swivel Lectern with Center Cross

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1890, the antique Gothic church "lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Forged Wrought Iron Duet Lectern or Music Stand
19th Century French Forged Wrought Iron Duet Lectern or Music Stand

19th Century French Forged Wrought Iron Duet Lectern or Music Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

, the Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern), features wonderful forged iron work including a Fleur-de-Lys

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique & Rare, Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lectern / Bible and Book Stand
Antique & Rare, Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lectern / Bible and Book Stand

Antique & Rare, Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Floor Lectern / Bible and Book Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

thick wrought iron details and the patina and you will agree that this practical antique is ready to

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Oak Cast-Iron Lectern or Folio Stand
Antique Oak Cast-Iron Lectern or Folio Stand

Antique Oak Cast-Iron Lectern or Folio Stand

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H 43 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Antique Oak Cast-Iron Lectern or Folio Stand

Located in Pasadena, TX

Antique oak cast-iron lectern or folio stand Antique Arts & Crafts library or parlor book Stand

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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted, circa 1890, the antique Gothic "lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on three curved legs

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Wrought Iron Lectern or Bookstand
Monumental Wrought Iron Lectern or Bookstand

Monumental Wrought Iron Lectern or Bookstand

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Surmounted by a cross with elaborate scrolling feet and rotating book rest, probably made in Barcelona, (circa 1890).

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Music Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Ecclesiastic Lectern
An Ecclesiastic Lectern

An Ecclesiastic Lectern

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H 56 in W 19.5 in D 19 in

An Ecclesiastic Lectern

Located in Washington, DC

Wrought Iron Ecclesiastic Lectern - New Mexico

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20th Century American Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

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