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Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of black and white images throughout the rest of the book, along with explanatory articles and
Category

20th Century Japanese Books

Materials

Porcelain

Book Chinese Porcelain, Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of black and white images throughout the rest of the book, along with explanatory articles and
Category

20th Century Japanese Books

Materials

Porcelain

Book Chinese Porcelain Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of black and white images throughout the rest of the book, along with explanatory articles and
Category

20th Century Japanese Books

Materials

Porcelain

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hands on Closed Book, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. She is wearing a white collared shirt. She is standing her book on her lap and resting her hands on
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hands on Closed Book, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. She is wearing a white collared shirt. She is standing her book on her lap and resting her hands on
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hands on Closed Book, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. She is wearing a white collared shirt. She is standing her book on her lap and resting her hands on
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Pair of English Polished Steel Wheat Sheaths Book Ends, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English cast polished steel wheat sheaths book ends resting on step back rectangular
Category

Antique 1840s English George IV Bookends

Materials

Steel

Frederick III Cranach Rohrich Paint Oil on table 19th Century Flemish Portrait
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
decorated with knotted gold cords and the rosary beads are gold spheres. The lectern, on which a book rests
Category

19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed Early 19th Century Oil - By the Fire
Located in Corsham, GB
a book nearby whilst a cat rests quietly on the floor. Well presented in a ridged gilt-effect frame
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jack Cartwright for Founders Coffee Table
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jack Cartwright, manufactured in the 1960's. It features a solid walnut base upon which rests a book
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Thebes Stool
Located in New York, NY
use as a foot rest, book stand etc. England c. 1880 Dimensions: 17" L x 17" W x 12.5" H
Category

Antique 1880s English Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Wood

Small Contemporary Light Color Wood Side Table With Metal Details
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
moved around as a martini table or place to rest your latest book and cup of coffee. Group them or use
Category

2010s American Craftsman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Contemporary Walnut Wood Side Table With Bronze Details
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
easily moved around as a martini table or place to rest your latest book and cup of coffee. Group them or
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Silver Monstrance c. 1797–1799 Augsburg Neoclassical Gilt Lüders
Located in Epfach, DE
of God resting on the Book of the Seven Seals appears both above the nodus and on the upper section
Category

Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Bronze Sunlounger, Contemporary with Integrated Side Table by Roberta Banqueri
By Roberta Banqueri
Located in Porto, PT
rest a book, phone, or drink without the need for an additional table. The integrated sunshade protects
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

French Oak Chair by Maison Regain in Original Upholstery, 1970s - 2 Available
By Maison Regain
Located in Chicago, IL
you to curl in with a book—or simply rest an elbow in repose. Whether flanking a bespoke blackened
Category

Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel/Bianco Carrara, by Verner Panton for &T
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
into a convenient surface for resting a book or beverage when the need arises. Wire Stool Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Set of Wire Stools in Mirror Polished Steel 2 Marble Top Variants, Black/White
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
into a convenient surface for resting a book or beverage when the need arises. Wire Stool Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Pair of Wire Stools in Mirror Polished Steel/Nero Marquina Marble, Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
into a convenient surface for resting a book or beverage when the need arises. Wire Stool Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Pair of Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel/Bianco Carrara, by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
into a convenient surface for resting a book or beverage when the need arises. Wire Stool Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Wire Stool VP11-Mirror Polished Steel/Nero Marquina Marble, Verner Panton for &T
By &Tradition, Verner Panton
Located in Dubai, AE
into a convenient surface for resting a book or beverage when the need arises. Wire Stool Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Italian Wingback Armchair in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
and gently sloping, perfect for resting a book or a drink. The upholstery is the true protagonist: a
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, 1970s
By Paolo Arnaboldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table in richly grained wood offers sculptural balance and practical utility—ideal for resting a drink
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Paint Religious 17th Century Oil On Panel Saint Girolamo Leonardo Italy Holy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
open book also rests, its canonical iconographic attribute, referring to his fruitful activity as a
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Small Contemporary Satin Walnut Wood Side Table with Bronze Details
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
. The Waverly can be easily moved around as a martini table or serve as a place to rest your latest book
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Round Wood Side Table Black Color Oak with Bronze Details by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
easily moved around as a martini table or place to rest your latest book and cup of coffee. Group them or
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage mid century portrait oil painting from Denmark with old woman from Fur
Located in Ebberup, DK
a table with her hands clasped and a pair of eyeglasses resting with a book in front of her. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Ink Brown Side Table
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
, where it will be a precious piece to rest a book by an armchair or a drink cocktail during an aperitif
Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wabi Sabi Primitive 1940s Folk Art Brass Tack Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
old wood. This is a great piece to rest a book or for use as display of smaller objects or clothing
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Painted Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Tripod Music Stand c.1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
position stand has a rising top X slatted slope / book or music rest. There is a floral carved column under
Category

Antique 1830s William IV Music Stands

Materials

Hardwood

This I Remember, Signed and Inscribed by Eleanor Roosevelt, First Edition, 1949
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
during 12 vital years.” The review stressed that the book's success and popularity rests “on the sheer
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Still Life Swing On Porch with Table Original Painting Artist Unknown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
slatted back. A neutral-toned jacket or blanket is draped over one arm of the bench. A cushion or book
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Walnut Brass Table Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
, beautifully grained and generously sized, making it ideal for resting a drink, book, or small décor. Above the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Round out-door table, hand-carved sandstone round out-door table by S. Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
available. It can also be made in length up to 13’ of two book matched tops resting on three bases. Size
Category

2010s Indian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Rise Round Dining Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
can also be made in length up to 13’ of two book matched tops resting on three bases. Rise Round
Category

2010s Indian Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Rise Dining Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
length up to 13’ of two book-matched tops resting on three bases. Customization is our specialty. Please
Category

2010s Indian Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Rise Dining Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
length up to 13’ of two book-matched tops resting on three bases. Customization is our specialty. Please
Category

2010s Indian Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Rise Round Table Handcrafted in India by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
; occasionally width up to 5 feet is also available. It can also be made in length up to 13’ of two book matched
Category

2010s Indian Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Parian Figures, Young England Young England s Sister
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
George Halse. Young England is seen reading a book with a cricket bat resting behind him, whilst his
Category

Antique 1870s English Sporting Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Round Outdoor Table, Hand-Carved Sandstone Round Outdoor Table by S. Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
made in length up to 13’ of two book matched tops resting on three bases. Round Outdoor Table - 3
Category

2010s Indian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Italian Walnut 1890s Side Table with Oval Top, One Drawer and Cylindrical Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
sofa or armchair, it becomes a convenient spot to rest a book, a cup of tea, or a decorative accent
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Side Table Black Lacquered Contemporary Collectible Sierra 2 by Max Enrich
By Max Enrich
Located in Barcelona, ES
almost every situation a table is used... for a magazine, a tablet, a plate, a tray, a book... For the
Category

2010s Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Monumental Sculpted Inlaid Walnut Lamp after Philip Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
column. It features elegant brass fittings and a long, tapering column of book-matched inlaid walnut
Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

D.H. Sexton - Bloomsbury School 1917 Watercolour, Still Life with Blue Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
and spring flowers resting on a book. Well presented in a contemporary frame and white card mount. The
Category

20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

1966 Italian Cinema Today by Gian Luigi Rondi First Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
major force in the world of cinema. The rest of the book is divided into 22 chapters, each dedicated to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

English Georgian Style 19th Century Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair
Located in Queens, NY
astride the saddle seat facing the back of the chair and resting the book on the adjustable flap.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
to reveal a writing slope or lectern for resting a book which can be used folded or unfolded, lastly
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gilden Coffee Table Maison Ramsay circa 1950-1960
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
rectangular light green onyx "à livre ouvert" (open book marble) top resting on 4 tapered legs connected by an
Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Reading Lounge Chair Upholstered in Leather with Headrest, Cream Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
chair invites you to chill. The wings of this accent allow you to rest your book, iPad, or drink and you
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Puik Newly Upholstery in a Boucle Dost Wood Base Accent Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
you’re having a bad day or just want to curl up with a good book, a few moments resting on a Dost chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Reading Lounge Chair with Lamp and Headrest, Cream Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
chair with reading light invites you to chill. The wings of this accent allow you to rest your book
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

18th Century Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in IT
, with starry decorations, two elements simulate the shape of a book. Everything rests on a wooden base
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
detailed hair is tied back with a band to expose her pearl earrings. She is reading a book that rests on
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines of the Sense
Located in New York, NY
tunic too slips down to expose her breast as her foot rests on a book. The Stag is intricately hand
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1970’s Modern Orange Black Tube Cantilever Sling Lounge Chairs Jerry Johnson S
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Topeka, KS
outside arm convenient for resting your book, phone, or television remote. They will be fabulous seating
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura by Steve McCurry, 2014, Digital C-Print
By Steve McCurry
Located in Denton, TX
Steve McCurry depicts a woman standing on a ladder in an extravagant library. She pauses to read a book
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Digital

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Elbow Behind Head, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
her and rests a book in it. One hand keeps the book open. Her other arm bends behind her head. She
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

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