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1920s Adjustable Reading Table , Music Stand
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1920s Adjustable Reading Table , Music Stand

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 February 2026 · James R Millington Antiques
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1920s period oak reading table and music rest. Both will rise and fall also tilt and turn. Standing on a cast metal base with casters , the stand can be used flat or on a tilt.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Adjustable Reading Table to the 1920s.

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SA1133151
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Description
1920s period oak reading table and music rest. Both will rise and fall also tilt and turn. Standing on a cast metal base with casters , the stand can be used flat or on a tilt.
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Adjustable Reading Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133151
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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1920s Adjustable Reading Table , Music Stand

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 134
Items Sold 732
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
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An adjustable wooden reading table and music stand featuring a dark cast iron tripod base and dual tiltable surfaces.
1920s adjustable reading table , music stand
Ref: SA1133151
An adjustable wooden reading table and music stand featuring a dark cast iron tripod base and dual tiltable surfaces.
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  • ObjectTables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialWood, Cast Iron, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTripod base, Tiltable desktop, Adjustable stem, Brass fittings
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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Adjustable reading tables and music stands gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to accommodate musicians, scholars, and readers needing ergonomic flexibility. These pieces were engineered to allow height and angle adjustments for optimal posture.

These utility pieces typically combined solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut for the desktops and book ledges with robust cast iron or brass mechanisms for the adjustable frames and bases.

Authentic period pieces feature mechanical joints, cast iron components with genuine patina, slotted screw heads, and traditional joinery methods rather than modern welds or synthetic hardware.

This piece works effectively as an accent table in a study or living space, paired with vintage seating, or utilized functionally to display open art books and sheet music.

Maintain the wood with occasional applications of natural beeswax to nourish the finish, and keep the metal components clean using a dry cloth to prevent oxidation while preserving the historic surface finish.
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