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Gothic Revival Oak Book Stand
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Gothic Revival Oak Book Stand

1900 - 1920
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An unusual small antique Gothic Revival oak book stand dating from circa 1910. This charming book stand has two upright bookends with pointed, gothic-arch style crests flanked by ornate scrollwork carvings depicting stylized sea-creatures or mythical fish. It is supported by low, dragon carved feet that raise the base slightly off a flat surface.

Construction/Wood:

Oak

Condition Report:

Good condition with original patina. Solid and sturdy. General wear and marks commensurate with age. An old mend to one of the carved fish. Base is unevenly sun-faded to one side.

Dimensions:

Width: 42cm

Height: 21cm

Depth: 23cm

Book Storage Area: 20cm wide x 15cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Gothic Oak Book Stand to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233658
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An unusual small antique Gothic Revival oak book stand dating from circa 1910.
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This charming book stand has two upright bookends with pointed, gothic-arch style crests flanked by ornate scrollwork carvings depicting stylized sea-creatures or mythical fish.
Antique Furniture Direct

It is supported by low, dragon carved feet that raise the base slightly off a flat surface.

fig 1. A dark oak desktop book stand featuring pointed arch uprights, carved mythical creature side accents, and scroll feet.
fig 1. Gothic Revival Oak Book Stand

Construction/Wood:

Oak

Condition Report:

Good condition with original patina. Solid and sturdy. General wear and marks commensurate with age. An old mend to one of the carved fish. Base is unevenly sun-faded to one side.

Dimensions:

Width: 42cm

Height: 21cm

Depth: 23cm

Book Storage Area: 20cm wide x 15cm deep

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Gothic Oak Book Stand to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233658
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A dark oak desktop book stand featuring pointed arch uprights, carved mythical creature side accents, and scroll feet.
Gothic Revival Oak Book Stand
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A dark oak desktop book stand featuring pointed arch uprights, carved mythical creature side accents, and scroll feet.
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A Gothic Revival book stand is a tabletop accessory produced during the 19th-century movement that reinterpreted medieval European architectural elements, featuring arches, heavy carvings, and dark timber finishes.

Craftsmen predominantly used dense hardwoods such as solid oak, walnut, and mahogany, often enhanced with wax finishes, dark stains, or brass mountings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved decorative motifs, such as pointed lancet arches and foliate scrollwork, coupled with natural age patination, hand-fitted joinery, and evidence of historical timber shrinkage.

Place the stand on a contemporary desk, side table, or console, using it to display a curated collection of cloth-bound books to introduce texture and historical contrast to modern decor.

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth along the grain of the carving, apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically to protect the timber, and keep away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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