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Early 20th-century Adjustable Pine Reading Table / Lectern
Steven Swann Antiques
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Early 20th-century Adjustable Pine Reading Table / Lectern

1900 - 1920
Description

A practical early 20th-century adjustable pine reading table or lectern. The top can be raised, lowered, or tilted as required and includes a shaped book lip to secure books when angled.

Unpretentious and functional, this is a piece designed for use rather than display alone. Suitable as a reading stand, sheet-music table, or informal occasional table, with a slightly rustic character typical of utilitarian pine furniture of the period.

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition with marks consistent with age and use. Slightly rustic in places, but solid, stable, and fully functional.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Adjustable Pine Reading Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231322
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1380
Description
A practical early 20th-century adjustable pine reading table or lectern.
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The top can be raised, lowered, or tilted as required and includes a shaped book lip to secure books when angled.
Steven Swann Antiques

Unpretentious and functional, this is a piece designed for use rather than display alone. Suitable as a reading stand, sheet-music table, or informal occasional table, with a slightly rustic character typical of utilitarian pine furniture of the period.

fig 1. An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors.
fig 1. Early 20th-century Adjustable Pine Reading Table / Lectern

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition with marks consistent with age and use. Slightly rustic in places, but solid, stable, and fully functional.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Adjustable Pine Reading Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231322
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1380
Steven Swann Antiques
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An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors.
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Archive I An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors.

Early 20th-century Adjustable Pine Reading Table / Lectern

Archive II An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View XII
Archive XIII An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View XIV
Archive XV An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors. View XV
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Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors.
Early 20th-Century Adjustable Pine Reading Table / Lectern
Ref: SA1231322
An early 20th-century pine reading table featuring an adjustable tilting top, a central turned support column, and a shaped base on small castors.
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FAQs

Originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an adjustable pine reading table is a utilitarian piece designed to support books or documents at variable heights and angles.

These tables were constructed using solid pine for the surface and base, combined with cast-iron ratchets or screw mechanisms inside turned wooden columns for height adjustability.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct cast-iron mechanical hardware, natural wear patterns along the book ledge, and original castors fitted to the base.

The table functions well as an accent piece beside a reading chair, an adjustable laptop desk, or a stand for displaying open art books.

Keep the wood dust-free using a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax paste annually to maintain the timber finish and protect against moisture.
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