An elegant William IV rosewood Canterbury, circa 1830.

Of particularly good, sleek design with four divisions separated by curved slats, ideal for housing sheet music, books, or magazines.

Below is a discreet handleless drawer to the front.

The Canterbury is raised on finely turned tulip style legs, each terminating in brass cup castors for ease of movement.

A refined and practical piece in beautifully rich rosewood, ready for use in the home.

W 45cm (17.75")

D 35cm (13.75")

H 53cm (21")

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Rosewood Canterbury Magazine Rack to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1165141

Dealers Internal Reference

YEE250909C

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An elegant William IV rosewood Canterbury, circa 1830.

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Of particularly good, sleek design with four divisions separated by curved slats, ideal for housing sheet music, books, or magazines.

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Below is a discreet handleless drawer to the front.

fig 1. A William IV rosewood canterbury featuring four vertical slatted compartments, a single base drawer, turned legs, and brass castors. — fig 1. William IV Rosewood Canterbury Magazine Rack

The Canterbury is raised on finely turned tulip style legs, each terminating in brass cup castors for ease of movement.

A refined and practical piece in beautifully rich rosewood, ready for use in the home.

W 45cm (17.75")

D 35cm (13.75")

H 53cm (21")

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Rosewood Canterbury Magazine Rack to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1165141

Dealers Internal Ref

YEE250909C

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A Canterbury is a low, open-topped wooden stand with vertical compartments designed to hold sheet music, papers, or periodicals. Originating in England in the late 18th century, it typically features turned legs, brass castors, and occasionally a shallow drawer in the base.

19th-century Canterburys were primarily crafted from fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. Dovetailed joinery was used for base drawers, while turned spindles and brass castors provided both structural stability and ease of movement.

Authentic William IV pieces from the 1830s feature robust proportions, bold turned legs, and prominent grain patterns in hardwoods like rosewood. Look for original hand-cut dovetails on the lower drawer and period-correct brass cup castors.

A Canterbury serves as functional storage beside a sofa or reading armchair to organise modern publications, art books, or vinyl records. Its compact scale allows it to fit easily into reading nooks, studies, or alongside console tables.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent the wood from drying or splitting. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the natural patina.

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