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Antique William IV Rosewood Reading Stand & Occasional Table C.1830
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Antique William IV Rosewood Reading Stand & Occasional Table C.1830

19th century
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A William IV rosewood reading and music stand, also functioning beautifully as a handsome occasional table. The richly figured rectangular top features a detachable book rest, with the angle easily adjusted via the original brass quadrant mechanism, set on a telescopic, height adjustable iron stem with a brass locking collar, all above a turned baluster column raised on a swept tripod base terminating in scroll feet and pendant drop finial.

The piece transitions smoothly and effortlessly from an angled music stand or reading lectern to a flat occasional table. Ingenious dual-purpose furniture enjoyed immense popularity during the late Regency and William IV periods, prized by wealthy patrons for its mechanical novelty, versatility and functional elegance.

Very good antique condition, displaying a deep natural patina and minor entirely stable edge-moulding movement consistent with age. Structurally all solid, mechanically sound and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1830.

Dimensions

Height: 78 cm

Width: 60 cm

Depth: 49.5 cm

Max Height Flat: 116 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Reading Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227928
Dealers Internal Reference
3760
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Description
A William IV rosewood reading and music stand, also functioning beautifully as a handsome occasional table. The richly figured rectangular top features a detachable book rest, with the angle easily adjusted via the original brass quadrant mechanism, set on a telescopic, height adjustable iron stem with a brass locking collar, all above a turned baluster column raised on a swept tripod base terminating in scroll feet and pendant drop finial.
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The piece transitions smoothly and effortlessly from an angled music stand or reading lectern to a flat occasional table.
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Ingenious dual-purpose furniture enjoyed immense popularity during the late Regency and William IV periods, prized by wealthy patrons for its mechanical novelty, versatility and functional elegance.

fig 1. An antique William IV rosewood reading stand featuring a rectangular tilted top on an adjustable turned pedestal with a tripod base.
fig 1. Antique William IV Rosewood Reading Stand & Occasional Table C.1830

Very good antique condition, displaying a deep natural patina and minor entirely stable edge-moulding movement consistent with age. Structurally all solid, mechanically sound and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1830.

Dimensions

Height: 78 cm

Width: 60 cm

Depth: 49.5 cm

Max Height Flat: 116 cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Reading Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227928
Dealers Internal Ref
3760
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Antique William IV Rosewood Reading Stand & Occasional Table c.1830

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An antique William IV rosewood reading stand featuring a rectangular tilted top on an adjustable turned pedestal with a tripod base.
Antique William IV Rosewood Reading Stand & Occasional Table c.1830
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Produced during the reign of King William IV between 1830 and 1837, these pieces transition between Regency lines and early Victorian substantiality. Reading stands from this era feature rich hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, turned stems, and adjustable tops designed to support books or sheet music.

Cabinetmakers typically utilised high-grade rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, selected for their pronounced grain figures. The adjustment mechanisms relied on brass ratchets, thumbscrews, or threaded collars, paired with solid timber columns and tripod bases.

Authentic period examples display characteristic motifs such as gadrooning, lotus carving, turned pedestals, and scroll feet. They feature period-appropriate brass fittings with original threads rather than modern machine-cut screws.

An antique reading stand serves as a focal display for an open art volume, atlas, or manuscript in a study or living area. It can also function as a music rest beside a piano or as a compact occasional table beside an armchair.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax paste sparingly to protect the finish. Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, fading, or veneer movement.
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