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Antique Book Holder

French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France. A
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Book Holder

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Metal

Antique Mission Oak Brass Arts Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand. Item features solid
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Victorian Walnut Book Holder Slide Case with Porcelain Plaques
Located in Staffordshire, GB
A quality Burr Walnut Book Slide which extends depending on the amount of books needed having very
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Book Holder Slide Case with Porcelain Plaques
Victorian Walnut Book Holder Slide Case with Porcelain Plaques
$935 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in
Black, Starr Frost Rare Sterling Silver Wood Book Holder Shelf
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in New York, NY
Rare Black, Starr & Frost sterling silver and mahogany wood bookshelf or holder, with an adjustable
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Early 20th Century American Antique Book Holder

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Silver, Sterling Silver

WMF. An Aesthetic Movement Copper Chamber Candlestick in the Dr C Dresser Style
By Christopher Dresser, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. An Aesthetic Movement Copper Chamber Candlestick and match book holder in the Dr C Dresser
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Early 1900s German Aesthetic Movement Antique Book Holder

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Copper

Victorian Era Sculpted Painted Rattan Magazine Book Stand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular Victorian "stick and ball" era molded and sculpted rattan magazine or book holder
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Early 20th Century French Iron Gilt Painted Lyre Book Stand Music Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
! Crafted in France circa 1920 and made of iron, the book holder sits on four small scroll feet decorated
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Holder

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Iron

Art Deco Era Sterling Silver Personal Travel Ashtray Match Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Deco Era Sterling Silver smoke set, an ashtray and match book holder, made for personal use
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Book Holder

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Sterling Silver

Mahogany bookstand 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
Solid mahogany book stand / book holder. From England, 19th century. Adjustable as desired
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Late 19th Century Antique Book Holder

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany bookstand 19th century
Mahogany bookstand 19th century
$955
H 14.97 in W 13 in D 8.27 in
George III Satinwood And Tulipwood Work Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular adjustable top with removable book holder. Adjustable fire screen and drawer and slide
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1790s English George III Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Antique George III Satinwood And Tulipwood Work Table
George III Satinwood And Tulipwood Work Table
$3,200
H 28.5 in W 23.75 in D 16.75 in
Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Located in Sheffield, MA
-- firewood/kindling storage, magazine or book holder, or rolled up towels or paper products in a beach house
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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Antique Book Holder

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Iron

Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Antique Asian Wood Bucket
$450
H 14.75 in Dm 13.5 in
Antique ARTS &CRAFTS J. M. Young Desk - Stickley era - W8127 - A SPECIAL SALE
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nice J. M. Young Sons Desk with book holder on each side, in good condition from
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Two-Side Music Stand with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

Blue Enamel Water Bucket with Wire and Wooden Handle, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/kindling storage, magazine or book holder, or rolled up towels or paper products in a beach house or
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1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

A Brass European Tabletop Shtender Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
back stand and lower book holder mirroring the delicate openwork foliate motifs, ensuring a cohesive
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Early 1900s European Antique Book Holder

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Brass

A Brass European Tabletop Shtender Circa 1900
A Brass European Tabletop Shtender Circa 1900
$2,500
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 11.42 in
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holy Bible Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or favorite volume on this elegant antique Baroque book stand, crafted in Italy
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Book Holder

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Giltwood

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
height, 79cm to the top of the book holder tabs Width:- 140cm Depth:- 80cm Legroom height:- 62cm
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Hardwood

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
the center drawer opening to a hidden leather book holder, bronze mounts consisting of falling flowers
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Book Holder

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Bronze, Ormolu

Arts School Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
pencil holders and book slots. Attractive form with curved arms, flared legs and bookslots below seat. A
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

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Oak

Arts School Bench
Arts School Bench
$7,900
H 39.5 in W 71 in D 26.5 in
Very Fine George III Hand Blown and Cut Crystal Ten Light Chandelier
Located in Southall, GB
Halswell House in Somerset. The Domesday book of 1086 lists the holder of the more Halswell as Roger
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19th Century English George III Antique Book Holder

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Crystal, Silver Plate

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
mechanism to adjust the tray. The slanted book rest with pen holder can stand or lay flat Original
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Holder

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Brass

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
$3,013 Sale Price
49% Off
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
19th Century English Mahogany Extending Folio or Architect s Table
Located in Richmond, VA
also has the ability to tilt to a 45 degree angle. There is a removable holder for your book and three
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19th Century English Antique Book Holder

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Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Extending Folio or Architect
s Table
19th Century English Mahogany Extending Folio or Architect
s Table
$4,350 Sale Price
25% Off
H 29.25 in W 40.25 in D 26.5 in
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
seated or standing desk. The tabletop is shallow and features a book or paper holder to read from in the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Wood

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
$7,570
H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in

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Wonderful 18th c. Italian carved and gilded wooden book holder
Located in Queenstown, MD
Wonderful 18th c. Italian carved and gilded wooden book holder
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Book Holder

Lovely Art Deco Book Holders Signed Becquerel, Paris, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Art Deco book holders signed Becquerel, Paris, circa 1920. A lovely polychrome patinated
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Book Holder

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassic Expanding Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish anch chic expandable book holder will make a statement with its form and use of
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Neoclassic Expanding Bookends
Neoclassic Expanding Bookends
H 7.25 in W 9.38 in D 4.25 in
Regency Bookcase, James Winter Sons
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4749, exceptional Regency rosewood bookcase, having adjustable leather top with removable book
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19th Century English Regency Antique Book Holder

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Rosewood

Regency Bookcase, James Winter 
Sons
Regency Bookcase, James Winter 
Sons
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique Book Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved walnut book holder with red silk velvet detail, circa 1700's.
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18th Century and Earlier Renaissance Antique Book Holder

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Walnut, Velvet

Antique Book Holder
Antique Book Holder
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 13 in
Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder
Located in Water Mill, NY
Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder that pulls out from 14"-24"
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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Holder

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Bronze, Iron

Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder
Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder
H 4.75 in W 1,424 in D 6.25 in
Early 20th Century Brass Stained Glass Folding / Expanding Book Holder C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century brass & stained glass folding / expanding book holder C.1910 Beautiful Art
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Antique Oak Wood Arts Crafts Expandable Book Holder Rack Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Expandable Book Holder Rack Bookends. Item features an expanding
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

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Oak

Fine Quality English Carlton House Desk in Mahogany Book Holder and Leather 1920
By Maple Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and good condition. Features a flip out book holder under the leather writing surface.
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1920s English Sheraton Antique Book Holder

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Mahogany

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
skullcap. Beneath the book shelf, is a reclining putti in a foliate setting holding flowers in his hand
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17th Century Dutch Antique Book Holder

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Walnut

Victorian Carved Oak And Walnut Book Holder
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with 3/4 gallery carved on the outside with a central lion flanked soldiers. Interior with walnut over two drawers. Bun feet. Meant to be placed on a desk with the back f...
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1870s European Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Oak, Walnut

Antique Victorian Coromandel Writing Personal Book Holder, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel personal book holder attributed to the world famous London
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1870s English Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Wood

Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Match Book Holder / Striker, 1929
By Albert Carter
Located in Bath, GB
match book that sits inside (this has to be removed for shipping). Under the book is where the full
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Book Holder

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

1895 Antique Josiah Anstice Columbia Dictionary Stand Iron Oak Music Book Bible
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring ornate wrought iron pedestal base and quartersawn oak book holder. Circa 1895. Measures: 24" x
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Iron

1930s Mahogany and Cast Iron Adjustable Library Book Stand
Located in New York, NY
1930s adjustable height cast iron library stand, with articulating mechanism and book holder.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Book Holder

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Steel

Early 20th Century French Adjustable Brass Table Book Stand or Music Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
! Crafted in France circa 1920 and made of bronze, the book holder sits on four small round feet and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
library adjustable table book holder, made by renowned Furniture Makers and Retailer Chamberlain King
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Brass

1883 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Quartersawn Oak Music Book Bible Lectern Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
iron pedestal base and quartersawn oak book holder. New York, circa 1880s. Measures: 15" x 15" x 44
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1880s Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Iron

French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
outfitted with an adjustable book holder and a wooden platform that swings out to hold a candle. When lifted
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19th Century French Other Antique Book Holder

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany And Ebony Inlaid Reading Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Ratcheted book holder over a turned support , tripartite legs , brass casters.
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19th Century British Regency Antique Book Holder

Antique Cast Iron and Oak Wood Adjustable Dictionary Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast Iron Dictionary stand with unusual nickel plated support column and adjustable oak book holder.
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19th Century American Antique Book Holder

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
1920, and built of walnut, the Classic book holder sits on square feet over a rectangular base; it has
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Book Holder

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Pine and Oak Lectern Book Stand with Plaque of Origin
Located in Dallas, TX
, the adjustable pine and oak book stand sits on a four-leg pedestal; it features a swivel book holder
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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Book Holder

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Oak, Pine

Early 20th Century French Carved Mahogany Folding Bible Book Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany, the Classic book holder sits on round feet over a rectangular base. The stand features a center
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Book Holder

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Mahogany

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Black Marble Bases
Located in IT
Art Deco bronze book holders with marble bases. Very detailed and finely made little bronze
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Book Holder

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Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Folding Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your newspapers and magazines organized and neat in this elegant antique folding book holder
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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Holder

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Bamboo

George III Mahogany Adjustable Reading or Music Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
book holder, resting on a turned standard with a brass height adjustment knob supported by a down swept
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Library Adjustable Table Book Holder, firmly attributed to renowned Furniture Makers and Retailer
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Antique Irish Killarney Lakes Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Slide Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Extremely Rare Irish Inlaid Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Holder, mid to late Nineteenth
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Early 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Mahogany

Arts Crafts Menu Podium, Maître d Stand with Reading Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
character, it is tilted and a good size to hold menus with a light above the book holder The Stand is set
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Book Holder

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Pine

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Bookstand with Bass Knobs
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual, antique book holder was created in France circa 1920. The wooden music stand with a
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Pair of Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Tazzas from France, circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
side. This allows them to be used as book holders as well as decorative objects. The motifs on the gilt
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Book Holder

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Polychromed Table Lectern from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
. This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any surface it is placed upon.
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Decorative Panther and Black White Marble Base Animal Sculpture, 1930s
Located in IT
. Perfect as a decorative object in a book case as a book holder, it perfectly suits a console, a table or a
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Book Holder

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Marble

Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Eagle Bookholder or Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
elements on the back of the eagle are in the shape of a small book holder or candlestick stand. This
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18th Century Italian Antique Book Holder

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Giltwood

Set of 12 English 19th Century Church Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These unique chairs are sold as a set of twelve, eight of which have book holders attached to the
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Book Holder

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Brass Bible Stand with Champlevé Medallions and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique bible stand was crafted in France, circa 1870. The ornate, adjustable book
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Late 19th Century French Antique Book Holder

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Brass

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
-de-Lys at the pediment and multiple other fleurs over the double-side book holder. The traditional
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Carved Nenfro Stone Lions from Lazio, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
rectangular bases, each with their tails to opposing sides. They can be used as book holders or objects d’art
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Book Holder

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Stone

Early 20th Century Louis XV Carved Painted Cane Canterbury Magazine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
small chains; the book holder with a top handle is both useful, practical and stylish. The Louis XV
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Holder

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Iron

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
to be used as book ends. These make a handsome pair of book holders or eye- catching decorative
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Book Holder

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Marble, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Table Lectern Carved Giltwood Turning Bookstand
Located in Milano, MI
impressive, sacred atmosphere to any room. This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

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Spruce

18th Century Italian Book Slant/Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century. Italian book slant/holder. Retains a distressed old green paint and gilt finish. Good
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Book Holder

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

18th Century Italian Table Lectern Gilt Wood Turning Bookstand
Located in Milano, MI
impressive, sacred atmosphere to any room. This elegant Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

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Spruce

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Book Stand Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible, music sheet or a recipe book on this antique, rococo book stand. Crafted in Spain
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Book Holder

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Giltwood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Holy Bible Book Stand Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the lectern sits
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Book Holder

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Giltwood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Slide Bookcase Holder Nineteenth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Extremely well-constructed English Victorian Bookslide of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The adjustable base raised on a plai...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Mahogany

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
over a straight stem with an extending contraption allowing to lower and raise the large and wide book
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lis
Located in Dallas, TX
same large Fleur decor on both sides of the book holder. The traditional music Stand with turned stem
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Large English Brass Bronze Eagle Church Lectern Podium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Book holder approx 45" from the floor to the ledge. A bit of research regarding the engraving: "The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Book Holder

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Brass

18th Century Italian Bookstand Louis XVI Hand Carving Turning Table Lectern
Located in Milano, MI
Italian tabletop book holder will highlight any surface it is placed upon. This artwork is shipped from
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

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Spruce

Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood and Silver Book Stand Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible, music sheet or a recipe manual on this large antique, rococo book stand. Crafted
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Book Holder

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Silver Leaf

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron and Oakwood Book Stand Lectern Bible Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian cast iron and oakwood book stand lectern bible holder. Item features
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Iron

Antique 1895 Adjustable Cast Iron Oak Bible Dictionary Book Music Stand Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1895 adjustable cast iron and oak book music stand. Item features cast iron adjustable base
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1890s British Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Iron

Antique Brass Wood and Malachite Telescoping Book Rack Slide Holder, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Victorian brass-mounted Coromandel wood sliding book rack with inset malachite plaques
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1860s English Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Malachite, Brass

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American Mahogany and Cast Iron Copying Press with Paw Feet, Charleston, SC 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and mahogany two-drawer copying press with a turned bulbous cork screw handle, floral decorative pressure plate, flanking fluted decorative side columns, and resti...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Book Holder

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Brass, Iron

Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Bar Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic contemporary faux-bamboo dry bar cabinet mounted to a gilt stand embellished with chinoiserie Asian motifs. The cylindrical top is crafted from wood veneers and features a ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Carved Pagoda Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century. The overall structure beautifull...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Acrylic

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Book Holder

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie Green Lacquered Lighted Bookcase
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Green...
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1980s American Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Fine French Art Deco Thuya Wood Vanity w/ dressing mirror, Maurice Dufrène
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York City, NY
Important and spectacular French Art Deco vanity in beautifully figured thuya wood, attributed to Maurice Dufrène. Created in full burl wood with marquetry inlay, this vanity has th...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Book Holder

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Marble

20th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top, Bronze and Walnut Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands topped with a cream marble and carved crest and fluted legs finished . One dovetailed small drawer with two brass pulls.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI bibliotheque, or bookcase, made of solid walnut with mahogany as a secondary wood. Nice hand carved decorative panels at the bottom with musical instr...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

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Glass, Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century Chinoiserie Cabinet in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Richmond, London
Exquisite early 19th century chinoiserie table cabinet in black lacquer and gilt decoration. Canton, circa 1830. Extremely rare to retain most of gilt decoration in such a pristine c...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Book Holder

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Gold Leaf

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gold Chinoiseries
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a linea...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass crab sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell. Made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo. Usually over time the lid gets broken or lost but is is complete and ...
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1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Antique Book Holder

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Brass

Antique Fine Quality Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Victorian Walnut Chaise Longue, circa 1860 – an elegant conversation sofa of superb quality and craftsmanship. This solid, beautifully aged piece exudes character and charm,...
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1860s Victorian Antique Book Holder

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Walnut

Antique Fine Quality Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa
Antique Fine Quality Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa
$2,885 Sale Price
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H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Massa Green Onyx Bowl
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
The Massa Bowl is a testament to timeless elegance and modern functionality. Crafted from a single block of natural onyx, this exquisite bowl embodies the essence of minimalistic des...
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2010s European Antique Book Holder

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Onyx

Massa Green Onyx Bowl
Massa Green Onyx Bowl
$369 Sale Price
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H 2.76 in Dm 11.82 in
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Samurai Warrors on Horseback
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, powerful, and visually striking Meiji Period woodblock print by revered Japanese artist/ printmaker Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 - 1892 ) featuring two fierce Samurai warr...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Book Holder

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Paper

Concrete Island Coffee Table by OPIARY (L78", W40", H17")
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Antique Book Holder

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Concrete

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with glass front doors and origi...
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1960s American Louis XVI Antique Book Holder

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Brass

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Antique Book Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique book holder you’re looking for. Each antique book holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without an antique book holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique book holder made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique book holder over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Book Holder?

Prices for an antique book holder start at $193 and top out at $9,750 with the average selling for $1,025.
Questions About Antique Book Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A book holder is a stand that supports books so they stay open to be read aloud or to hold a page. A variety of book holders, book stands and books can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.