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Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
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Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
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Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin

This is a good honest piece, it is made in solid Oak and dates from the end of the 19th Century.

The Lutrin can be angled and adjusted for a book rest

A charming piece and quite the sturdiest piece of this type it is in excellent condition, not only would it be a great recipe book stand but it would just as well hold a tablet device

The stand is 13” deep, 16” wide and has an adjustable height up to 14”

GY77

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Oak Book Rest to the 19th Century.

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SA1179868
Description
Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin

This is a good honest piece, it is made in solid Oak and dates from the end of the 19th Century.

The Lutrin can be angled and adjusted for a book rest

“
A charming piece and quite the sturdiest piece of this type it is in excellent condition, not only would it be a great recipe book stand but it would just as well hold a tablet device.
Elmgarden

The stand is 13” deep, 16” wide and has an adjustable height up to 14”

GY77

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Oak Book Rest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179868
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A solid dark oak sloped book rest featuring a wooden ledge and an adjustable hinged rear support. SOLD13 AUG 26
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Archive I A solid dark oak sloped book rest featuring a wooden ledge and an adjustable hinged rear support. SOLD13 AUG 26

Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin

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A solid dark oak sloped book rest featuring a wooden ledge and an adjustable hinged rear support.
Good Large French Oak Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
Ref: SA1179868
A solid dark oak sloped book rest featuring a wooden ledge and an adjustable hinged rear support.
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  • ObjectBook Rest
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlanted frame, raised ledge, adjustable rear strut, openwork back rest
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

A lutrin is a traditional French reading desk or lectern designed to support heavy books or sheet music. Historically constructed from robust hardwoods such as oak, these versatile pieces were utilised in ecclesiastical settings, domestic libraries, and musical practice rooms.

Traditional antique book rests were crafted from solid hardwoods including oak, walnut, and mahogany. Construction typically features mortise and tenon joinery, adjustable ratcheted or hinged rear supports, and a sloped front ledge to secure oversized volumes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished joinery, natural wear along high-touch edges, and patinated timber consistent with age. Look for historical adjustment mechanisms, such as wooden pegs or notched ratchets, alongside timber shrinkage or hand-planing marks.

A wooden lutrin serves as a functional display piece on a kitchen island to hold open cookbooks, or on an office desk or console table to showcase art books and historical texts. Its organic wood grain provides texture and historical contrast in contemporary living spaces.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice annually. Avoid placing the wood near direct heat sources or high moisture to prevent cracking or warping.
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