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English Book Trough

English Mahogany Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand, Circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique English Edwardian mahogany handmade tabletop book trough or book rack with satinwood
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Arts Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book trough perfect for storing books, CDs, and DVDs
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Library Book Trough / Tray Stand
Located in Dublin, IE
This is a beautifully crafted Georgian mahogany book or tray stand, designed with elegant
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Small Vintage Mirrored Book Trough, English, Novel Rest, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage mirrored book trough. An English, rosewood and glass angled novel rest
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Reader s Stand, English, Oak, Side Table, Book Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reader's stand. An English, oak side table with book trough, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Caned Bergere Book Trough on Stand of Beechwood from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English two-tiered book trough or library book stand of beech-wood from the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Beech, Cane

English Library Bookstand of Walnut from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English two-tiered book trough or library book stand of walnut, from the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Antique English Edwardian Arts Crafts Oak Book Trough Magazine Newspaper Stand
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A charming antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts oak book trough dating from circa 1905. With 2 angled
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Book Trough, Desktop, Office, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, mahogany book trough, dating to the Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library book trough, an English, Victorian, Regency revival mahogany bookshelf
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Revival Bookcases

Materials

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 Bookcases

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

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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Antique Late 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique large volume book trough. An English, walnut country house library bookrest
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Extending Novel Rests, English, Oak, Book Trough, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique extending novel rests. An English, oak book trough, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts Crafts Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a charming antique English oak book shelf or “book trough” as the British call
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Cane

Vintage Book Trough, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Late 20th Century, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book trough. An English, dark stained pine novel rack, dating to the late 20th
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Late 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Pine

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
Category

Early 20th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

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 Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

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
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Shelves

Materials

Brass

English Ecclesiastical Book Trough in the Gothic Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English ecclesiastical book trough of oak in the Gothic style, featuring a moulded base for
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Book Trough English Georgian Record Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian mahogany library book trough English Georgian record stand Antique Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Galleried Book Trough Desk Top Rack Bookends
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine early 20th century English mahogany galleried book trough / book rack / book stand. This
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Handmade English Fruitwood 2 Tier Book Trough/Stand with Cane-Inserts
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handmade English fruitwood 2 tier book trough/stand with cane-inserts.
Category

Late 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Book Trough, English, Satinwood Novel Rack, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book trough. An English, satinwood novel rack with Art Nouveau taste, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Apple Wood, Book Trough, Pokerwork, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, apple wood book trough with pokerwork decoration
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Special 19th Century Mahogany and Satinwood Book Trough Shelving Unit
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A unique English antique mahogany book trough or elegant shelving unit having 3 tiers and lovely
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Antique 19th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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Bretby. An Arts and Crafts green planter and stand both stamped Bretby.
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Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Carlo Scarpa Cornaro loveseat / armchair, pure Alpaca fabric, Italy. Produced by Gavina in the 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category

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Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Italy, 1970s
$12,036
H 25.2 in W 55.12 in D 33.86 in
Still life of peaches and cherries oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
José Miret Aleu (1912-1999) - Still life of peaches and cherries - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 50x61 cm. Frameless. Painter born in Barcelona in 1912. He studied drawing at the B...
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Antique 19th Century Solid Pine and Traditional Painted Bohemian Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
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Antique Arts Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Antique Arts 
Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
$1,560 Sale Price
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H 42.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.5 in
Johann Berthelsen Signed UN Building Winter Impressionist New York Street Scene
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist view of New York City oil painting by Johann Berthelsen (1883 - 1972). Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 12H by 16L.
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Materials

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Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original olive green leather seat. Measures: 25.25"W x 27.5"D x 34.5...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Mea...
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Materials

Copper

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
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Antique 1870s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain

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A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate #2
Located in London, GB
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Set of 3 Turbo Sea Shells Mother of Pearl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
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Mahogany

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
$42,500
H 42.5 in W 49.57 in D 28.25 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Platter in Bamboo Basket Ptn hand painted, Ca 1818
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This a mid size, Early 19th Century Platter of over 12 inch width made by Mason's Ironstone in the Bamboo and Basket Chinoiserie pattern, dating to the English Georgian period, Circa...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

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Located in Madrid, ES
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English Book Trough For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English book trough available at 1stDibs. Each English book trough for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English book trough, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each English book trough bearing Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is an English Book Trough?

Prices for an English book trough start at $500 and top out at $2,895 with the average selling for $1,149.

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