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18th Century Italian Book Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Giltwood adjustable-height bookstand with carved cherub in front. Height given is for the base only.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Book Stands

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Giltwood

Antique English Musical Themed Brass Lectern / Book Stand by Townsend Co.
By Townsend Co.
Located in Bath, GB
pierce or reticulated front panel, crowned with a wonderful bow motif to the top. The stand's angle can
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1880s English Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Brass

Antique Arts Crafts Limbert School Mission Oak Book Stand Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission side stand in the manner of Limbert offers oak construction with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand, circa 1910
By Roycroft
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak little journey bookstand by Roycroft offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper counter over two mortise and tenon shelves, circa 1900. M...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Wood, Oak

Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack Book Stand Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming magazine rack from the first half of the 20th century. Features a mahogany finish with a pierced front showcasing an urn or jardiniere. The top has four compartments for...
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Early 20th Century Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

Mahogany Reading Table or Book Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful and practical reading table or breakfast table for chair or bed. Height-adjustable and tiltable to two sides. Table is on wheels. Everything works well and that is why the ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Music or Book Stand with Candle Swing Arms, 1830 s
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Regency adjustable mahogany music stand may also be used as a library stand to hold a
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Stands

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Brass

19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand
Located in Forney, TX
stand podium. Hand-crafted in the 19th century, having a sloped book-rest to the top with three Star of
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19th Century North American Gothic Revival Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Book Stand / Shelf Mission Oak Arts Crafts
Located in Fulton, CA
An early 20th century Mission Oak or Arts & Crafts diminutive book shelf. Crafted in cross-cut and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Oak

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 Stands

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Mahogany

Lambie Oak and Iron Industrial Book Stand
Located in New Windsor, NY
Circa 1900. Quite the remarkable accent piece for the library or anywhere in the home. Distinct and elegant. You can adjust the height and the angle for your comfort and ease. Soli...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Book Stands

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Iron

Regency Rosewood And Giltwood Cylindrical Book Stand
Located in Essex, MA
From the Jayne Wrightsman Collection. Circular inset green leather top with cross banded edge over a paneled frieze and two lower shelves divided by fluted columns , the base shelf r...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Stands

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Rosewood, Giltwood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Book Stands

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Wood

An English Mahogany Swivel Book Stand, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelf openings on each side and allow views of books. The bookcase swivels and stands on a base with
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19th Century English Antique Book Stands

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 Stands

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Steel

Early 20th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase Book Stand with Pedestal
Located in London, GB
. The bookcase has useful revolving compartments for books and stands on four cabriole legs united by a
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Lyre Form Book Stand or Display, C. 1815 - 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
form and rhythm. Raised on simple bun feet, the stand is compact yet visually commanding, with the warm
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Stands

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Wood

1883 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Quartersawn Oak Music Book Bible Lectern Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Victorian adjustable book stand or library lectern featuring ornate wrought
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1880s Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Iron

Antique English Edwardian 3-Tier Walnut What-Not/Book Stand Shelf, Circa 1900s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Edwardian 3-tier walnut what-not/book shelf stand on original porcelain casters
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

English 19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid One Drawer Book Stand or Side Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This delicate bookstand features a mahogany top with moulded edges and ears corresponding to the front legs above a single drawer centering a circular classical arch flanked by Art N...
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Book Stands

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Wood

Antique French Magazine Book Rack Stand Bookcase Oak Barley Twist Caned
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French oak caned barley twist magazine rack or book stand~~circa 1920s Charming decorative
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Cane, Oak

Early 19th Century Music stand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany music stand / book stand in perfect and original condition. Beautiful
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Early 1800s British Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

French Arts Crafts Walnut Folding Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Arts & Crafts walnut folding book rest or music stand, Lutrin This is a charming piece
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Gothic Oak Library or Book Display Stand with 16 Drawers circa 1920’s
Located in Milford, NH
A fine quarter sawn gothic revival oak library or book stand with sixteen drawers with upper two
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1920s American Gothic Revival Antique Book Stands

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Brass

19th-Century English Mahogany Music Stand on Wheels with Pierced Lyre Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
swivel single side book stand decorated with a pierced lyre motif throughout the slant top. The lectern
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Late 19th Century English Antique Book Stands

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Brass

19th Century French Carved Walnut Adjustable Lectern Music Stand with Lyre Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
with a swivel two-side book stand decorated with a pierced lyre and leaf motif throughout the double
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Late 19th Century French Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Antique Arts Crafts Columbia Oak Cast Iron Library Dictionary Stand, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts library or parlor dictionary book stand by Columbia offers cast iron
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Wrought Iron

English Book or Music Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Old nice quality book stand. Unusually beautiful cast iron base and adjustable brass support.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Stands

Adjustable Fretwork Figured Walnut Book Rest or, Lutrin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, not only would it be a great book stand but it would just as well hold a tablet device The stand is
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Late 19th Century Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

French Wrought Iron Lectern
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Removable, double-sided pivoting book stand with candleholders on each side. Excellent craftsmanship with
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19th Century French Antique Book Stands

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Wrought Iron

Adjustable Fretwork Mahogany Book Rest or, Lutrin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
shrinkage crack to one side this does not move and is very old, not only would it be a great book stand but
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Wood

Antique Lectern, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, Book Rest, Prie Dieu, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hues throughout its wax polish finish Superb figuring to upper apron and top Angled book stand with
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Antique Lectern, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, Book Rest, Prie Dieu, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hues throughout its wax polish finish Superb figuring to upper apron and top Angled book stand with
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Edward Barnsley Attributed Pair of Cotswold Arts Crafts Bed Side Nightstands
By Edward Barnsley
Located in London, GB
, nightstands or book stands with exposed dovetail construction on sledge style feet. One stamped 45 the other
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Oak

French Mid-19th Century Porte Livre
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming mid-19th century Porte Livre- Book Stand beautifully crafted in gilt bronze iron
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Stands

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Iron

Scottish Bookstand of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Scottish two-tiered book stand or library stand of mahogany, featuring a canted upper
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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Book Stands

Brass Book Rest with British Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome desk-top adjustable book rest of book stand of brass, c.1870, featuring a design of the
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19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Adjustable Top Music Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French adjustable top music/book stand, c. 1880
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19th Century French Antique Book Stands

Antique Giltwood Table Lectern, France, circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
. Dimensions posted are that of book stand set up in primary photo (adjustable angle).
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Stands

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Giltwood

Mahogany and Inlaid Book and Magazine Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and inlaid book and magazine stand, the segmented top with central inlay. Raised up on
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Early 20th Century British Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Book or Music Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique oak music stand has five slots for adjusting the angle of the sheet music rack, which is
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Mahogany reading stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany reading table having rectangular top with opposing adjustable book stands
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19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Mahogany

English Adjustable Floor-Standing Book Lectern or Reading Stand
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English adjustable book lectern or reading stand - the book rest of oak mounted to a
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Late 19th Century English Antique Book Stands

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Pair of Antique Arts Crafts Mahogany Book Trough / Stands
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique desk top book trough from the Arts & Crafts period, this dates from circa 1890
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

Unique English Fitted Reading Stand, Mid-19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual English mahogany reading stand with adjustable book stands, drawers, a cupboard and
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Book Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Book Trough, Scottish, Oak, Novel Stand, Aesthetic Period, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book trough. A Scottish, oak novel stand with Aesthetic period taste, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Rustic French Wrought Iron Book or Music Stand Early 20th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A unique, rustic French wrought iron book or music stand; early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Stands

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Canterbury Book Rest / Music Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
reading slope / book rest / music stand circa 1870 in date. The grain of the burr walnut is truly
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1870s English Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

1895 Antique Josiah Anstice Columbia Dictionary Stand Iron Oak Music Book Bible
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique adjustable Columbia Dictionary library stand by Josiah Anstice & Co of Rochester New York
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Book Stands

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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 Stands

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Iron

Pair of Antique Decorative Picture Stands, English, Brass, Book Rest, Art Easel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative picture stands. An English, brass book rest or artist's easel
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1920s British Art Nouveau Antique Book Stands

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Brass

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Oak, Book Trough, Stand, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, oak book trough, dating to the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century British Antique Book Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique Table or Piano Top Music Stand, Mahogany, Lectern, Book Rest, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique table or piano top music stand. An English, mahogany lectern, book rest dating
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

Antique Table or Piano Top Music Stand, Mahogany, Lectern, Book Rest, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique table or piano top music stand. An English, mahogany lectern, book rest dating
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

Antique Gothic Revival Large English Brass Bronze Eagle Church Lectern Podium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
form with finely cast perched eagle with wings spread, stunning burnished bronze patina, book stand to
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Book Stands

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Brass

English Writing or Book Table of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
porcelain casters. Might make a nice drawing table or book stand in a library!
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19th Century English Antique Book Stands

French Brass Adjustable Bible Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant, antique Bible holder was crafted in France, circa 1870. The ornate, adjustable book
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Book Stands

Materials

Brass

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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
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    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.