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Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency
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Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency

19th century
Sold 22 December 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique low profile Canterbury. An English, mahogany 4 division newspaper or magazine stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Delightful concave form and rich colour accentuate this Regency example

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Of useful conservatory proportion, each division of generous form for folded newspapers

Distinctive concave divider rails offering four divisions

Graceful visual effect with slender pillars supporting the upper rails

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

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

This is a fascinating antique low profile Canterbury, graced with wonderful colour and a distinctive appearance. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Depth: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Segment Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Drawer Width: 40cm (15.75'')

Drawer Depth: 28cm (11'')

Drawer Height: 3.5cm (1.5'')

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Our Ref: 25057

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1119912
Dealers Internal Reference
25057
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Description
This is an antique low profile Canterbury.
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An English, mahogany 4 division newspaper or magazine stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
London Fine Antiques

Delightful concave form and rich colour accentuate this Regency example

fig 1. A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Of useful conservatory proportion, each division of generous form for folded newspapers

fig 2. A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency

Distinctive concave divider rails offering four divisions

Graceful visual effect with slender pillars supporting the upper rails

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

fig 3. A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency

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

This is a fascinating antique low profile Canterbury, graced with wonderful colour and a distinctive appearance. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 4. Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency

Dimensions:

Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Depth: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Segment Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Drawer Width: 40cm (15.75'')

Drawer Depth: 28cm (11'')

Drawer Height: 3.5cm (1.5'')

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

fig 5. A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 5. Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, 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: 25057

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119912
Dealers Internal Ref
25057
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency

Archive II A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors. View IX
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A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency
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A low-profile antique mahogany canterbury featuring partitioned slats for periodicals, a single drawer with brass knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectNewspaper Racks & Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPartitioned slats, Turned legs, Brass castors, Single lower drawer
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

The canterbury originated in late 18th-century England, traditionally used as a stand for sheet music, folios, and later newspapers and periodicals.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from fine timbers such as mahogany or rosewood, featuring dovetailed drawers, slotted partitions, and turned legs often fitted with castors.

Authentication involves examining timber patina, traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary woods, and wear patterns consistent with age.

This versatile piece functions effectively as a stylish side table next to a sofa or armchair while providing functional storage for books and magazines.

Maintain antique wooden pieces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat them periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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