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An 18thc Mahogany Book Stand
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An 18thc Mahogany Book Stand

18th century
Sold 27 May 2025 · Blank Canvas Antiques
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An 18thC mahogany book stand

Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bookstand to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA654929
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176
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Description
An 18thC mahogany book stand
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bookstand to the 18th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA654929
Dealers Internal Ref
176
Blank Canvas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2009
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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An 18thc Mahogany Book Stand

Archive II An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background. View II
Archive III An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background. View VII
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Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
United Kingdom
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Items Sold 1,154
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An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background.
An 18thC mahogany book stand
Ref: SA654929
An 18th-century mahogany book stand featuring an open reading shelf, a single drawer with a round pull, and slender square-tapered legs against a wooden background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBook Stands & Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScalloped gallery back, Single frieze drawer, Slender tapered legs, Metal hardware accents
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

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Georgian book stands and reading desks evolved in the 18th century to accommodate the rise in literacy and the popularity of private libraries, providing a dedicated surface for reading heavy volumes.

Craftsmen primarily utilised dense, durable hardwoods such as mahogany and oak, frequently incorporating brass fittings and hand-carved details.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional patination, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

An antique book stand serves as a functional statement piece in a study or library, and can be styled with open vintage books or a collection of decorative objects.

Maintain mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax.
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