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Tiger’s Eye Maple Desk/Lectern/Hostess Stand, circa 1860
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful patina on a bird's-eye maple desk/book stand/lectern from circa 1860. Its sloped top
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1860s Canadian Country Antique Book Stands

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Maple

Spanish 18th Century Book Rest
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 18th century "Repose Livre", book Rest from Barcelona. Wonderfully constructed
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18th Century Spanish Antique Book Stands

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Cherry

Edwardian-Era Revolving Bookcase or Library Stand of Oak on Rolling Casters
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English revolving book stand of oak from the Edwardian era, featuring a two-tiered bookcase
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Metal

19th Century English Oak Book Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 19th century English oak book slide from circa 1880. Two carved acanthus
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Metamorphic Sorrento Ware Olivewood Book Slide
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality piece of Sorrento ware. Pierced fretwork book ends. Three inlaid panels of a rural
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Olive

Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English revolving book stand Burl Walnut, Satinwood and Ebony Inlay Circa 1890-1900
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19th Century British Antique Book Stands

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Burl, Satinwood, Ebony, Walnut

Antique Walnut Wood Book Holder, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Flanders) and has been carved from walnut wood. It can also be considered a Bible stand or lectern. The top
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17th Century Dutch Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Book Matched Walnut Empire Cabinet or Side Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Empire period book matched walnut cabinet with two plinth mounted columns was originally a
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19th Century French Empire Antique Book Stands

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Bronze

Leonard Wyburn for Liberty of London Reading Table
Located in Conwy, GB
The two tiered oak book stand with Moorish sides panels, turned legs with brass castors
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Oversized nineteenth century Antique Book Press, Mahogany and Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive 19th century continental large book press in mahogany and oak with a large iron and
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Mid-18th Century Antique Book Stands

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Wood

Exceptional Geometric Marquetry Nightstand or Cabinet with Faux Book Doors
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century Louis XVI style walnut night stand features diamond point marquetry
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Book Stands

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
book stand with engraved brass & walnut ends, beautiful detail.
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Brass

Book Slide, English Rosewood Brass, Bookends, Betjemann, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book slide. English, rosewood and brass bookends. Betjemann's patented book rack
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Brass

Antique Arts Crafts Stickley School Oak Book Rack, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts book rack on the manner of Stickley offers quarter sawn oak construction
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Antique Adjustable Book Rest, English, Sheet Music, Lectern Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique adjustable book rest. An English, mahogany sheet music or lectern rack, dating
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Late 19th Century British Antique Book Stands

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Wood

Antique Lectern in Pitch Pine, English Book Rest, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
post Stop-ended chamfers to the galleried top Book rest set within frame Offering a stable
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Antique Book Stands

Pair of Louis XV Style French Stands
Located in North York, ON
Pair of French Walnut Circa 1920’s Louis XV Style End Night Stands / Tables with book matched
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Early 20th Century French Antique Book Stands

Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookstand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Edwardian antique mahogany revolving book stand in very nice condition having been recently
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Walnut, Book Trough, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, walnut book trough, dating to the late Victorian
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Late 19th Century British Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Antique Arts Crafts Limbert School Oak Tapered Open Book Rack Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts book rack in the manner of Limbert offers oak construction in tapered
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Small Antique Book Rest, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique book rest. An English, stained pine novel rack, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Antique Book Stands

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Pine

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Nightstands with Leather Book Spine Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
over a double-door made with "Trompe l'Oeil" doors made of ten leather book spines. The top with a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Antique Music Stand, Adjustable Reading Lectern Table, Leveson London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
' when chair side Anchored in very stable, height adjustable, heavy iron stand Book rest features
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Antique Oak and Iron Dictionary Stand with Adjustable Height
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique iron and oak adjustable height dictionary stand. Can also be used as a book, menu, or
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Early 20th Century American Antique Book Stands

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Iron

English Bookstand of Inlaid Mahogany from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bookcase shelves or book Stand trough of inlaid mahogany from the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Brass

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 Stands

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Pine

19th c. Revolving Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
Very rare form 19th century revolving bookcase featuring steepled top with 2 book stands. Quarter
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19th Century Antique Book Stands

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Oak

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 Stands

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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 Stands

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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 Stands

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Wrought Iron

English Bamboo Revolving or Rotating Library Bookcase, circa 1870-1910
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual English bamboo revolving bookcase or book stand, circa 1870-1910, featuring a
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Book Stands

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Metal

19th Century Rosewood Reading Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique rosewood reading table / side table with book stand 2x. Adjustable in height
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1890s English Antique Book Stands

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Rosewood

19th Century Italian Tray Top Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
/book stand on cabriole legs ending in cast bronze sabots. The top removes and slides out to form a
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1870s Italian Antique Book Stands

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Bronze

Oak File Cabinet from 1907
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique oak filing cabinet with book stand. Cabinet has pull out shelves behind the roller shutter
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Early 1900s English Antique Book Stands

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Oak

Italian, Veneto Region, Bookcase in Light Walnut, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
lower sections, of slightly greater depth, having pull out book stands and separated sections with glass
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Early 19th Century Italian Restauration Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Italian, Veneto Region, Bookcases in Light Walnut, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the lower sections, of slightly greater depth, having pull out book stands and separated sections with
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Early 19th Century Italian Restauration Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

A Pair of Antique Firedogs, Fireside Tool Rests, France 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
in the fireplace or as decorative elements such as book stands etc.
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Book Stands

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Metal

English Gallery Tray of Mahogany for the Library from the Regency Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English footed rectangular gallery tray or book stand of mahogany for the library from the
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19th Century English Regency Antique Book Stands

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Metal, Brass

18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Bench Cabinet from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1780. The Louis XVI prayer chair with arched top, features a Bible book stand which lift up
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Book Stands

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Bronze

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in London, GB
hold a surprisingly large amount of books. This book stand can be spun around & also has original
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1890s English Sheraton Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

18th Century French Oak Black Forest Lectern with Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
facing, the lectern features a forged iron book stand, perfect for sheet music, a bible, or to hold
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18th Century French Antique Book Stands

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Iron

Small Antique Arts Crafts Oak Revolving Bookcase
Located in London, GB
solid oak throughout, with fine carving and a fantastic cross frame base. This book stand was made by
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Oak

1800s Walnut Wood Pulpit or Lectern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
window, as an office book stand and many more uses.
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19th Century French Antique Book Stands

Victorian Revolving Reading Stand or Book Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Revolving Reading Stand or Book Table This is a very beautiful and versatile piece, the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Pine

Regency Double Sided Rosewood Book Carrier on Stand
Located in Montreal, QC
Regency rosewood double sided book carrier with central spindle divider and scrolling ends and
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19th Century English Antique Book Stands

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Rosewood

Antique Book Box on Stand, England, 19th Century
Located in Norwalk, CT
compartment. The Sheraton style wood stand has a lovely, warm patina. The books have minor wear appropriate to
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Leather, Wood

Antique Dutch Oil Painting by Frans Brouwers
Located in Dallas, TX
the book stand, is a small painting. The seated man appears to be trying to find an answer, while the
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19th Century Dutch Antique Book Stands

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Canvas, Paint

Original Antique English Leather Faux Book Box on Stand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Breathtaking antique English leather faux book box on stand. This wonderful box retains it's
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19th Century English Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany, Leather

French Gothic Oak Book Rest or Reading Stand, Lutrin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The stand is carved in solid oak with the shapes of Gothic roses, I was told that it originated
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Book Stands

English Lyre-Shaped Book Lectern or Music Stand of Brass
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English table top lectern or missal book and music stand of brass from the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Metal, Brass

Antique Stickley Brothers Quaint Mission Mahogany Book Trough Magazine Stand
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
Stickley Brothers "Quaint Furniture" Mission Book Trough or Magazine Stand, C.1910s. Features a
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

Antique Book Trough Stand, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Lounge Bookcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book trough stand. An English, walnut and boxwood lounge bookcase, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Letter Book Nipping Press Original Mahogany Stand Victorian London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Cast iron book press on stand, English Victorian, circa 1850 A most pleasing original nipping
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1850s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Book Stands

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Mahogany

Antique Four-Sided Bookcase Stand, Edwardian, Walnut, Book Table, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, four-sided, bookcase on stand. An Edwardian, walnut book table dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, high-quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand circa 1910, crafted in the manner
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Early 20th Century Antique Book Stands

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Wood

Antique Italian Pedestal Plant Stand Display Table Walnut Baroque Book Rest
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique Italian carved walnut pedestal, plant stand or bronze display table~~38" T~~c. 1890s
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Book Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Folio Stands, English, Oak, Book Rest, Recital, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique folio stands. An English, oak A-frame book rest or recital stand in the
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Book Stands

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Oak

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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.