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Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency
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Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency

19th century
Sold 28 January 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique Canterbury stand. An English, mahogany and oak four compartment magazine rack, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Appealing late Georgian craftsmanship, ideal for the living room or conservatory

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Drawer box crafted from oak with dovetail joint construction

Graceful staves stretch between block shoulders upon turned uprights

Arranged as four compartments, the central division finished with a neat butler's grasp

Useful drawer to base adds further storage, dressed with a pair of circular pulls

Raised upon short turned legs and riding smoothly upon brass castors to each corner

This is a delightful antique Canterbury stand, with fine colour and appealing Regency form. Of useful size for several publications or sheet music if required. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Max Depth: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Compartment Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Compartment Depth: 7cm (2.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.9390

Physical Dimensions
Height
51.5cm (20.28")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Canterbury Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001211
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9390
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Description
This is an antique Canterbury stand.
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An English, mahogany and oak four compartment magazine rack, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
London Fine Antiques

Appealing late Georgian craftsmanship, ideal for the living room or conservatory

fig 1. An antique mahogany canterbury stand featuring slatted dividers, a single drawer with turned wooden knobs, and brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Drawer box crafted from oak with dovetail joint construction

Graceful staves stretch between block shoulders upon turned uprights

fig 2. An antique mahogany canterbury stand featuring slatted dividers, a single drawer with turned wooden knobs, and brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency

Arranged as four compartments, the central division finished with a neat butler's grasp

Useful drawer to base adds further storage, dressed with a pair of circular pulls

Raised upon short turned legs and riding smoothly upon brass castors to each corner

fig 3. An antique mahogany canterbury stand featuring slatted dividers, a single drawer with turned wooden knobs, and brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency

This is a delightful antique Canterbury stand, with fine colour and appealing Regency form. Of useful size for several publications or sheet music if required. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. An antique mahogany canterbury stand featuring slatted dividers, a single drawer with turned wooden knobs, and brass castors.
fig 4. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency

Dimensions:

Max Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Max Depth: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Compartment Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Compartment Depth: 7cm (2.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. An antique mahogany canterbury stand featuring slatted dividers, a single drawer with turned wooden knobs, and brass castors.
fig 5. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9390

Height
51.5cm (20.28")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Canterbury Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1001211
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9390
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique mahogany canterbury stand featuring slatted dividers, a single drawer with turned wooden knobs, and brass castors.
Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency
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An antique mahogany canterbury stand featuring slatted dividers, a single drawer with turned wooden knobs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectCanterbury Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlatted dividers, Turned uprights, Base drawer, Brass castors
  • SizeH 51.5 cm (20 in) x W 49.5 cm (19 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

A canterbury is a piece of furniture originating in late 18th-century England, traditionally designed to hold sheet music, books, or newspapers, often featuring slatted wooden partitions and a low base drawer.

These stands were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery like mortise and tenon, often supported by turned legs and brass castors.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut joints, timber oxidisation, wear patterns consistent with age, hand-turned spindle work, and the composition of the internal drawer linings.

Placing the stand beside a sofa or in a reading nook introduces organic warmth and functional storage, blending historical character with modern minimalist or eclectic living spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the wood surface.
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