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French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
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French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 14 October 2026 · Elmgarden
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
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SA1074010
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TCS60
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1074010
Dealers Internal Ref
TCS60
Elmgarden
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A family run business since 1980, now on line world wide.

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French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

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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
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A dark brown pine octagonal reading stand with carved Gothic pointed arches around the pedestal body.
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  • ObjectLecterns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPointed arches, Octagonal pedestal, Moulded base, Sloped top
  • SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This nineteenth century French Gothic Revival reading stand is constructed from pine with a dark brown finish. The octagonal pedestal body incorporates eight arched panel sides decorated with carved Gothic pointed arches, a sloped top, and a moulded base. Surface wear is visible along the edges and raised mouldings. The structure stands 125 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. Suitable as an architectural greeting station, reception desk, or hallway display pedestal in a traditional home interior, this sturdy piece provides an upright furnishing for public entryways or studies. The internal arrangement includes a storage shelf behind the panels.

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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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