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Tall Antique Music Stand, English, Oak, Adjustable Recital Rest, Victorian, 1880
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Tall Antique Music Stand, English, Oak, Adjustable Recital Rest, Victorian, 1880

19th century
Sold 1 April 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is a tall antique music stand. An English, oak adjustable recital rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Strikingly decorative stand with fine craftsmanship and of good proportion

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues

Superb range of adjustment placing the rest at your desired height

Appealing pierced fretwork decorates the sheet music stand, with bronze rotating stoppers

Great depth to the well-sized rest, easily accommodating larger sheets and books

Set neatly within the frame, the rest adjusts upon a toothed ratchet guide

Finished with a bronze adjustable screw to secure the rest upon the pole

Slender support stand topped with a charming finial

Turned and cupped form to the lower mount with twist reeded finish

Distinctive trio of legs to the base accentuated with a small finial to each toe

This is a superb antique music stand, of generous height and solidity to the rest. Adjustable to cover most heights, making it ideal for family use, or within a professional environment. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Depth: 40cm (15.75'')

Max Height: 159cm (62.5'')

Rest Width: 46cm (18'')

Rest Depth: 5cm (2'')

Rest Adjustment Range: 96cm (37.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.9901

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Music Stand to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1043368
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9901
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a tall antique music stand. An English, oak adjustable recital rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Strikingly decorative stand with fine craftsmanship and of good proportion

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. A tall Victorian oak music stand featuring an adjustable carved fretwork desk, a turned column, and a tripod base.
fig 1. Tall Antique Music Stand, English, Oak, Adjustable Recital Rest, Victorian, 1880

Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues

Superb range of adjustment placing the rest at your desired height

Appealing pierced fretwork decorates the sheet music stand, with bronze rotating stoppers

fig 2. A tall Victorian oak music stand featuring an adjustable carved fretwork desk, a turned column, and a tripod base.
fig 2. Tall Antique Music Stand, English, Oak, Adjustable Recital Rest, Victorian, 1880

Great depth to the well-sized rest, easily accommodating larger sheets and books

Set neatly within the frame, the rest adjusts upon a toothed ratchet guide

Finished with a bronze adjustable screw to secure the rest upon the pole

fig 3. A tall Victorian oak music stand featuring an adjustable carved fretwork desk, a turned column, and a tripod base.
fig 3. Tall Antique Music Stand, English, Oak, Adjustable Recital Rest, Victorian, 1880

Slender support stand topped with a charming finial

Turned and cupped form to the lower mount with twist reeded finish

Distinctive trio of legs to the base accentuated with a small finial to each toe

This is a superb antique music stand, of generous height and solidity to the rest.

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Adjustable to cover most heights, making it ideal for family use, or within a professional environment.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. A tall Victorian oak music stand featuring an adjustable carved fretwork desk, a turned column, and a tripod base.
fig 4. Tall Antique Music Stand, English, Oak, Adjustable Recital Rest, Victorian, 1880

Dimensions:

Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Depth: 40cm (15.75'')

Max Height: 159cm (62.5'')

Rest Width: 46cm (18'')

Rest Depth: 5cm (2'')

Rest Adjustment Range: 96cm (37.75'')

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

fig 5. A tall Victorian oak music stand featuring an adjustable carved fretwork desk, a turned column, and a tripod base.
fig 5. Tall Antique Music Stand, English, Oak, Adjustable Recital Rest, Victorian, 1880

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: 18.9901

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Music Stand to the 1880s.

Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1043368
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9901
London Fine Antiques
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A tall Victorian oak music stand featuring an adjustable carved fretwork desk, a turned column, and a tripod base.
Tall Antique Music Stand, English, Oak, Adjustable Recital Rest, Victorian, 1880
Ref: SA1043368
A tall Victorian oak music stand featuring an adjustable carved fretwork desk, a turned column, and a tripod base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMusic Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved fretwork panel, Turned column, Tripod base, Adjustable rest
  • SizeH 159 cm (63 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Victorian music stands became popular household items during the 19th century as amateur musicianship grew within domestic parlours, often featuring elaborate hand-carved woodwork reflective of revivalist architectural styles.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, utilising traditional joinery, turned columns, and hand-carved fretwork panels to ensure both stability and decorative appeal.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery, natural timber patination, hand-carved detailing without modern tooling marks, and functional brass or wooden adjustment mechanisms characteristic of nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

A vintage music stand can be integrated into a modern living space or home office as a functional display piece for open art books, sheet music, or large format photographs.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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