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Antique Scholar’s Reading Stand, Oriental, Folding Book Pedestal, Victorian
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Antique Scholar’s Reading Stand, Oriental, Folding Book Pedestal, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a fine antique scholar’s reading stand. A Siamese, mahogany book or sermon pedestal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Rich in cultural symbolism and exquisitely crafted, this stand is a distinctive addition to any reading room, study, or interior with Eastern influence.

Striking folding X-frame design, offering a sculptural and practical display for books or manuscripts

Crafted from select mahogany, with deep caramel tones and fine grain interest

Fascia adorned with profuse relief carving, featuring Buddhist and stylised Dragon motifs

Folds neatly flat for ease of storage and transport, ideal for modern interiors with limited space

Superb carved detail across every surface, with a strong sense of scholarly presence and Eastern spirituality

Presents well from all angles – both a functional stand and decorative object

Offers versatile use for religious texts, music scores, or display in library and gallery settings

This antique Siamese reading stand is a captivating example of Southeast Asian craftsmanship, delighting with its bold silhouette and symbol-rich carvings. A wonderful piece for collectors of religious art, Eastern antiques, or refined reading accoutrements. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 56cm (22'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 49cm (19.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Folding Book Stand to the Victorian era.

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SA1138745
Dealers Internal Reference
25290
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Description
This is a fine antique scholar’s reading stand. A Siamese, mahogany book or sermon pedestal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
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Rich in cultural symbolism and exquisitely crafted, this stand is a distinctive addition to any reading room, study, or interior with Eastern influence.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A dark brown hand-carved wooden folding book stand featuring intricate relief carvings and interlocking slatted support frames.
fig 1. Antique Scholar’s Reading Stand, Oriental, Folding Book Pedestal, Victorian

Striking folding X-frame design, offering a sculptural and practical display for books or manuscripts

Crafted from select mahogany, with deep caramel tones and fine grain interest

Fascia adorned with profuse relief carving, featuring Buddhist and stylised Dragon motifs

fig 2. A dark brown hand-carved wooden folding book stand featuring intricate relief carvings and interlocking slatted support frames.
fig 2. Antique Scholar’s Reading Stand, Oriental, Folding Book Pedestal, Victorian

Folds neatly flat for ease of storage and transport, ideal for modern interiors with limited space

Superb carved detail across every surface, with a strong sense of scholarly presence and Eastern spirituality

fig 3. A dark brown hand-carved wooden folding book stand featuring intricate relief carvings and interlocking slatted support frames.
fig 3. Antique Scholar’s Reading Stand, Oriental, Folding Book Pedestal, Victorian

Presents well from all angles – both a functional stand and decorative object

Offers versatile use for religious texts, music scores, or display in library and gallery settings

This antique Siamese reading stand is a captivating example of Southeast Asian craftsmanship, delighting with its bold silhouette and symbol-rich carvings. A wonderful piece for collectors of religious art, Eastern antiques, or refined reading accoutrements. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 56cm (22'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 49cm (19.25'')

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Folding Book Stand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138745
Dealers Internal Ref
25290
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A dark brown hand-carved wooden folding book stand featuring intricate relief carvings and interlocking slatted support frames.
Antique Scholar’s Reading Stand, Oriental, Folding Book Pedestal, Victorian
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FAQs

A scholars reading stand, often crafted from interlocking sections of timber, is an angled support designed to hold manuscripts, sacred texts, or heavy books open for hands-free reading, historically used across Asian, Middle Eastern, and Victorian academic settings.

These stands were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, or walnut, utilising an articulated folding mechanism made from interlocking wooden slats without metal hinges or nails.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved relief details with subtle surface irregularities, natural patina within deep carved grooves, and smooth wear around the central pivot joint caused by repeated folding over time.

Position the stand on an office desk, console table, or coffee table, displaying an open art monograph, historical atlas, or reference book to serve as a sculptural accent.

Dust regularly using a soft bristle brush to reach intricate relief carvings, and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the wood grain and prevent drying.
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