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Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian
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Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
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This is an antique metamorphic Canterbury stand, an English oak magazine rack with extending book slides, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Delightfully unusual Arts & Crafts design with practical metamorphic form

Crafted in select oak, showcasing fine grain detail and warm caramel tones

Arranged as two periodical compartments, divided by a central upright with shaped carry handle

Pair of book slide wings extend outwards, resting gracefully against X-motif supports

Elegant shield-shaped book rests, true to Arts & Crafts sensibilities

Dressed with brass drop handles – a functional and decorative flourish

Slides accommodate a small curated selection of favourite titles or journals

Ideal for use as a magazine rack, occasional stand or library accent piece

A highly engaging and functional piece, this antique Canterbury stand combines aesthetic charm with ingenious versatility. A rare example of Edwardian craftsmanship, perfect for lovers of Arts & Crafts interiors or unique bibliophile furniture. Solid joints and construction, delivereq21ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Standard Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Extended Width: 69cm (27.25'')

Max Depth: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Height: 50cm (19.75'')

Segment Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Canterbury Stand to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153172
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25523
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Description
This is an antique metamorphic Canterbury stand, an English oak magazine rack with extending book slides, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Delightfully unusual Arts & Crafts design with practical metamorphic form

fig 1. An Edwardian metamorphic oak Canterbury featuring vertical slatted magazine dividers, turned finials, a central cutout handle, and expandable side book troughs.
fig 1. Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

Crafted in select oak, showcasing fine grain detail and warm caramel tones

Arranged as two periodical compartments, divided by a central upright with shaped carry handle

Pair of book slide wings extend outwards, resting gracefully against X-motif supports

fig 2. An Edwardian metamorphic oak Canterbury featuring vertical slatted magazine dividers, turned finials, a central cutout handle, and expandable side book troughs.
fig 2. Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

Elegant shield-shaped book rests, true to Arts & Crafts sensibilities

Dressed with brass drop handles – a functional and decorative flourish

Slides accommodate a small curated selection of favourite titles or journals

fig 3. An Edwardian metamorphic oak Canterbury featuring vertical slatted magazine dividers, turned finials, a central cutout handle, and expandable side book troughs.
fig 3. Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

Ideal for use as a magazine rack, occasional stand or library accent piece

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A highly engaging and functional piece, this antique Canterbury stand combines aesthetic charm with ingenious versatility.
London Fine Antiques

A rare example of Edwardian craftsmanship, perfect for lovers of Arts & Crafts interiors or unique bibliophile furniture. Solid joints and construction, delivereq21ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Standard Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Extended Width: 69cm (27.25'')

Max Depth: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Height: 50cm (19.75'')

Segment Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Canterbury Stand to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153172
Dealers Internal Ref
25523
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

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An Edwardian metamorphic oak Canterbury featuring vertical slatted magazine dividers, turned finials, a central cutout handle, and expandable side book troughs.
Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian
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An Edwardian metamorphic oak Canterbury featuring vertical slatted magazine dividers, turned finials, a central cutout handle, and expandable side book troughs.
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A Canterbury is a low, compartmentalised piece of wooden furniture originally created in late eighteenth-century England to hold music sheets. Over time, the design evolved to store newspapers, periodicals, and books.

Edwardian Canterburys were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut. Metal elements, such as brass carry handles, casters, and hinges, were often incorporated into metamorphic designs.

Authentic Edwardian furniture typically displays neat machine-cut joinery alongside hand-finishing, rich natural wood grain, turned finials, and subtle geometric or slatted fretwork reflecting Arts and Crafts influences.

Place the stand beside an armchair or sofa to act as a functional side table for books and magazines. The warm oak tones complement structured upholstered seating, dark leather accents, and contemporary reading lamps.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the natural grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent wood shrinkage or cracking.
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