What is an antique wash stand?

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.

Antique Book Stands

Brass And Wood Magazine Rack

Book Display

Book Troughs

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Book Stands

Adjustable Folding Oak Book Stand

$355

French Directoire Style Parquetry Inlaid Book Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine French directoire style parquetry inlaid book stand. Open face cabinet , having an inlaid

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Style Parquetry Inlaid Book Stand

$2,800

Early Victorian Music Book Stand

By Gillows of Lancaster London

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

This music stand is very intricate in its mechanical construction, as it allows the user to tilt

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1830s English Victorian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Music Book Stand

$1,311

19th Century English Bamboo Book Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elaborate details with an unusual gallery, "scalloped" shelves, and ball finials. Nicely scaled.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century English Bamboo Book Stand

$850

Fine English Bamboo Etagere, Book Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Nicely fashioned with oak shelves and "honey" finish.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Oak

Fine English Bamboo Etagere, Book Stand

$1,395

Superb 19th Century English Bamboo Book Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An unusual and fine Edwardian stand with delicate form and embossed leather clad shelves.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Superb 19th Century English Bamboo Book Stand

$975

Book Stand, Late Baroque, Wood, Gold and Silvery Surface, circa 1770-1780

Located in Muenster, NRW

Late Baroque, circa 1770-1780 Wood, gold and silvery surface Nice patina Adjustable inclination corner Height: ca. 20-30 cm, according to inclination degree, width: 50 cm, depth:...

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1780s Baroque Antique Book Stands

Book Stand, Late Baroque, Wood, Gold and Silvery Surface, circa 1770-1780

$2,013

18th Century Italian Folding Book or Bible Stand

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A very old and unusually constructed folding book stand with carved hinges, made in Italy probably

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Other Antique Book Stands

Materials

Maple

18th Century Italian Folding Book or Bible Stand

$275

19th Century Walnut Book/Music Stand

Located in Boston, MA

Two-sided walnut book/music stand with turned base and rotating top. Great for a library.

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19th Century French Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Book/Music Stand

$850

Early 19th Century Leather Bound Georgian Secret Drawer Book Cabinet

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

This rare early Georgian leather bound faux book stand/cabinet has three concealed full length

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1810s English Georgian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Leather Bound Georgian Secret Drawer Book Cabinet

$1,741

Regency Period Book Tray

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Regency period Book Tray retaining original gilt bronze carrying handles, the central body of

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19th Century British Regency Antique Book Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Period Book Tray

$1,911

Small Carved Book Rack

Located in Wilson, NC

Small carved book rack, with three sections and a lower shelf. The sides have brass lifting handles

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Early 1900s English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Wood

Small Carved Book Rack

$650

Vintage Oak Book Trough, Book Rack, Arts and Crafts, Scotland 1930, H833

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage oak book trough, book rack, arts and crafts, Scotland 1930, H833 Scotland 1930 Solid

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Book Stands

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Book Trough, Book Rack, Arts and Crafts, Scotland 1930, H833

$76

Antique Cast iron Book Press

By Bradley Hubbard

Located in Newtown, CT

Antique cast iron book press, most likely Bradley and Hubbard. It is 19" wide x 13" high x 11.5

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1890s American Victorian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast iron Book Press

$285

Victorian Coromandel Book Rack by Betjemann s, circa 1860

By Betjemanns Sons

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A beautiful Victorian brass-mounted coromandel book rack with inset hand painted cherub porcelain

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1860s English Victorian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Book Rack by Betjemann s, circa 1860

$676

Revolving Bookstand

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

A brass and mahogany Edwardian revolving book stand or book table. A beautifully decorative piece

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Early 1900s French Antique Book Stands

Materials

Brass

Revolving Bookstand

$725

Cylinder Top 18th Century German Bureau Secretaire Desk

Located in Santander, ES

including the top. There are three small drawers at the top, the middle one serving as a book Stand when

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18th Century German Antique Book Stands

Cylinder Top 18th Century German Bureau Secretaire Desk

$10,422

Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase Revolving on a Base

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

viewed easily when you wish to choose a book to read. The bookcase stands on a cross section base with

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Book Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Bookcase Revolving on a Base

$1,222

18th C Corner Mahogany and Pine Metamorphic Chair

Located in Charleston, SC

drip bobeshe swings from the left arm of the piece. The other arm has a book Stand that is also

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Book Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

18th C Corner Mahogany and Pine Metamorphic Chair

$4,600

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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

What is an antique wash stand?
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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.