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Large Brass Gothic Revival Stand Or Lectern
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A beautifully turned, chased, and cast brass lectern or music/book stand with etched, trefoil bands
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Book Stands

Materials

Brass

Russian Brass Iron Lectern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and gutsy Russian brass lectern / book stand / music stand.
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19th Century Russian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century English Bamboo Canterbury
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Generously scaled - an unusual form with a large bottom shelf. A substantial magazine / book stand
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19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Secessionist Magazine Rack
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4535, an Art Nouveau metal mounted book stand or magazine rack with pierced gallery and 4
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Book Stands

Materials

Metal

Book Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great book stand or invalid table with tilt top and height adjusting top. This is great for
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Oak

18th C. Spanish Missal Stand
Located in Natchez, MS
Spanish Painted and parcel gilt missal (book) stand
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Book Stands

Materials

Giltwood

French Wrought Iron Book/ Music Stand
Located in Round Top, TX
A fantastic French wrought iron book/ music stand with a fleur-de-lis motif, two candle holders
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19th Century French Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Massive 18th Century French Book or Document Stand
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large and impressive French fruitwood book or document stand. The top portion revolves around a
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Book Carrier, Large
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Regency mahogany library book carrier or book stand of unusually large proportions, the three
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1820s English Regency Antique Book Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Arts Crafts Free Standing oak Book trough Magazine Rack, Stand 30s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Here We are delighted to offer this Arts & Crafts/ Art Deco free standing magazine newspaper book
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Book Stands

Materials

Oak

Early 20th C Giltwood Lecturn
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
giltwood lecturn or book stand
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Book Stands

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Carrier
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A superb Regency period rosewood book carrier, or book trough. Offered for sale in very good
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Stands

Materials

Rosewood

English 19th Century Rosewood Book Carrier
Located in Millbrook, NY
Nice English early 19th century rosewood book carrier.
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Book Stands

Regency Style Mahogany Bookstand with Book Rest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Regency style mahogany bookstand with book rest.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Walnut Bookstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Walnut (Bible) Book stand 15"H X 13" W X 15"D
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19th Century French Antique Book Stands

Vintage French Pastry Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An unusual wicker and rattan form. May be used as a book stand or display piece.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Book Stands

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Revolving Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice oak revolving bookcase with an adjustable book stand dating from the arts and crafts period.
Category

19th Century American Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood

"Christopher Dresser, " 19th Century Hall Stand
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Long Island, NY
. I have just found this hall stand in the book Cast Iron Furniture by Himmelheber. he says it was
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Book Stands

Materials

Zinc

Late 19th C. French Mahagony Table with Leather Book Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century French Mahagony Table with Leather Book Bindings 15''w x 12''d x 32''h
Category

19th Century French Antique Book Stands

17th Century German Carved Wood Lectern with Iron Book Supports
Located in Natchez, MS
17th C. German Carved Walnut Eagle perched on the world on a plinth with foliate decoration in trifed form. The eagle swivels on the base and has two hand wrought iron movable suppor...
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18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Antique Book Stands

Materials

Walnut

1910 Magazine or Book Shelf by the Grand Rapids Michigan Cie
Located in Pasadena, CA
Arts and crafts. Circa 1910. Original finish. Carved mahogany. Signed with original label. 36.75" H x 12.25" W x 12.25" D
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1910s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

Art Nouveau Inlaid Book Rest of Copper and Mother-of-Pearl Decoration
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An unusual Art Nouveau inlaid book rest of copper and mother-of-pearl decoration. Bearing a
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Book Stands

Carters Literary Machine
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rosewood book stand on bronze castors. It can be raised up to a height of 59" from a
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Early 1900s American Antique Book Stands

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fine Detailed Biedemeier Night Stands/Side Tables
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of fine detailed Biedermeier night stands/side tables: book match veneered on all sides with
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Book Stands

19th C Drafting table
Located in Boston, MA
19th C Drafting table with adjustable base. Makes a great book stand for a library. 24 x 26
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19th Century American Antique Book Stands

Materials

Iron

Book on Stand
Located in Hinsdale, IL
stand; leather binding
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19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Book / Painter s Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
We found this fantastic piece in an artists studio. We love the old finish and daubs of old dry paint.
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Book Stands

Materials

Iron

Book or Music Stand
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking well made adjustable book or music stand with brass fittings and an iron base. The
Category

19th Century Antique Book Stands

Washburn Machine Shop Adjustable Drafting Table, circa 1872
Located in Essex, MA
table or with an angled top as a book stand or easel for showing drawings. Drawer interiors stamped
Category

19th Century American Antique Book Stands

Materials

Iron, Metal

Greenman Mission Magazine Stand / Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Greenman mission magazine stand / book shelf with corbels. ***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL
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Early 20th Century American Antique Book Stands

Large Old Book Press on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
Real Industrially decorative. Opens to about 4" . Quite heavy. Press lifts off base.
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Book Stands

Materials

Iron, Steel

Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron Industrial Book Press, Nashua NH
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19th Century American Antique Book Stands

Materials

Iron

Ebonized Book Case on Cast Iron Stand
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
1987. Two Available , Price is per book case.
Category

19th Century English Antique Book Stands

French 19th c. Book Press on original stand
Located in Summerland, CA
A handsome book press on stand. The oak stand opens to reveal storage. The vice is in perfect
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19th Century Antique Book Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Painted Wood Book Box on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
book with black painted binding and marbleized pages, with hinged top which opens for storage, on a
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood

American Wicker Music Stand/ Book Shelf c.1915
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Bar Harbor book shelf or music stand. THe top shelf is at an angle for either music or
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Book Stands

Materials

Reed, Paint, Oak

French Cartonnage Book Box Table on Stand circa 1860
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Cartonnage "Commode" Book Box Tab;e on Stand, Circa 1860
Category

19th Century French Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché

English Hand-Carved Marble "Book of Life" on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
period. The open "Book of Life" has a beautifully-incised tassel and visible book leaves on the
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Carrara Marble

William IV Satinwood, Rosewood and Ebony Book Carrier, Stand
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A fine quality William IV satinwood, rosewood and ebony, with mother of pearl inlay, book carrier
Category

1820s Antique Book Stands

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

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

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Metal

Japanese Book Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Meiji period Japanese kiriwood book chest on black wood stand makes a nice side table.
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Book Stands

Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
also includes an onyx and bronze blotter and an onyx and bronze box in the style of a book. The 'pages
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Book Stands

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

ARTS CRAFTS PERIOD BOOK CASE
Located in Essex, MA
A well made Arts & Crafts period book case/encyclopedia stand in oak. Provenance: A
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Book Stands

Tabletop Box or Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
stand for book or decorative objects.
Category

19th Century Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Alphabet Reading Stand
Located in Stamford, GB
A rare early 20th century alphabet reading stand by children's book publishers Charles and Dible
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Stands

English Campaign Bookstand
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An unusual William IV articulated book or map stand in a mellow, sun-faded mahogany with adjustable
Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Book Stands

Materials

Brass

Neo Gothic Library Shelves
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Origanally built into the wall, this book case could stand alone. It has beautiful wrought Iron
Category

19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Antique Adjustable Bookstand with Iron Base and Bookshelf
Located in Hudson, NY
lower bookshelf with iron sides. The stand with adjustable book rest.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Book Stands

19th Century English Oak Jumbo Adjustable Book Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English oak jumbo adjustable book stand Height ranges from 10" to 16.25" tall.
Category

19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Gilt Brass Decorative Bible or Book Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique decorative gilt brass bible or book stand. The top lifts up with an adjustable easel
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Book Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Wood Persian Folding Book Stand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-carved antique Persian book stand made for traveling. Dalbergia latifolia wood has a striped
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19th Century Antique Book Stands

Victorian Walnut Book Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
A00 fine quality and very stylish, Victorian walnut book stand with superb brass gallery and
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Walnut

Italian Olive Wood Book Stand
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is unique olive wood book stand that is on a pivot. It was made in Italy and is marked on the
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Book Stands

Materials

Olive

George IV Zebra Wood Book Stand
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
George IV zebra wood book stand An early 19th century George IV zebra wood book stand. The
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1820s British George IV Antique Book Stands

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gothic Oak Book Stand
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
19th century gothic oak book stand, the raised arched ends with open pentafoils with carved fleur
Category

1880s English Gothic Antique Book Stands

Materials

Oak

19th-20th Century Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Book Stand with Old Elements
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century ebonized and mother of pearl inlaid book stand with old elements.
Category

19th Century Antique Book Stands

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Adjustable Folding Oak Book Stand
Located in Antwerp, BE
book, but also great as a stand for an ipad!
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Book Stands

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Antique Book Stands For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique book stands is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique book stands was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are all kinds of antique book stands available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique book stands made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Roycroft, Betjemanns Sons and Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior each produced beautiful antique book stands that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Book Stands?

Prices for antique book stands start at $275 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,459.
Questions About Antique Book Stands
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique wash stand was a stand, typically made of wood, that was designed to hold a washing pitcher and basin. A wash stand was an early version of the modern bathroom sink. It sometimes would have a hole or indentation to help hold the basin still and some were designed to also hold a mirror. On 1stDibs, find an array of antique wash stands.