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French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
Elmgarden
for sale €1,825     $1,981
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French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

An Original French Reading stand, this Gothic piece would make a great Front of House Oak Greeter

The Stand has 8 arched panel sides and inside the is a storage shelf

This is a tall unusual piece with sturdy presence

The Reception desk is in good condition, it is 49” tall, 24” wide and 17” deep

TCS60

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Gothic Reading Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1074010
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TCS60
Description
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

An Original French Reading stand, this Gothic piece would make a great Front of House Oak Greeter

The Stand has 8 arched panel sides and inside the is a storage shelf

This is a tall unusual piece with sturdy presence

The Reception desk is in good condition, it is 49” tall, 24” wide and 17” deep

TCS60

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Gothic Reading Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074010
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TCS60
Elmgarden
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A dark brown pine octagonal reading stand with carved Gothic pointed arches around the pedestal body.
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Elmgarden

Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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A dark brown pine octagonal reading stand with carved Gothic pointed arches around the pedestal body.
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
Ref: SA1074010
A dark brown pine octagonal reading stand with carved Gothic pointed arches around the pedestal body.
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French Gothic Revival reading stands feature architectural elements adapted from medieval ecclesiastical design, such as pointed lancet arches, traceried panels, and faceted octagonal pedestals with moulded bases.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods or dense softwoods such as oak, pine, and walnut, utilising traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved arch panels and moulded edges.

Authentic pieces display evidence of period woodwork, including hand-planed surfaces, historical joinery techniques, uniform patination in crevices, and natural wear along the edges and base.

A Gothic reading stand serves as a focal architectural feature in an entryway as a greeting station, in an office to hold reference books, or in a living space to display large art publications.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically applying a high-quality clear beeswax polish, while avoiding direct heat sources and excess moisture.
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