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Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian
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Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique carved folio stand. A Burmese, mahogany folding gentleman's newspaper rack, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Excellent craftsmanship with striking carved detail

Displays a desirable aged patina and in superb order

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues

Enthusiastically decorated with skilful carvings and delicate fretwork

Prominent top rail presenting a pair of elephants framed with decorative finials

Fascia host chased foliate patterns, the fall front with a seated deity relief holding the fronds

Shaped fall articulates downwards, held securely with a brass chain stay

Pierced fretwork brackets add a distinguished touch to the lower stand

Raised upon splayed square section legs to each corner

The whole folds away for ease of carriage in the campaign manner

This is a superb antique carved folio stand, with exceptional craftsmanship to the heavily decorated frame. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Closed Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Extended Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 63cm (24.75'')

Folded Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Folded Depth: 6cm (2.25'')

Folded Height: 65.5cm (25.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.8560

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Burmese Carved Folio Stand to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA915581
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8560
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Description
This is an antique carved folio stand.
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A Burmese, mahogany folding gentleman's newspaper rack, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Excellent craftsmanship with striking carved detail

Displays a desirable aged patina and in superb order

fig 1. A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame.
fig 1. Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues

Enthusiastically decorated with skilful carvings and delicate fretwork

Prominent top rail presenting a pair of elephants framed with decorative finials

fig 2. A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame.
fig 2. Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian

Fascia host chased foliate patterns, the fall front with a seated deity relief holding the fronds

Shaped fall articulates downwards, held securely with a brass chain stay

Pierced fretwork brackets add a distinguished touch to the lower stand

fig 3. A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame.
fig 3. Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian

Raised upon splayed square section legs to each corner

The whole folds away for ease of carriage in the campaign manner

This is a superb antique carved folio stand, with exceptional craftsmanship to the heavily decorated frame. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame.
fig 4. Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Closed Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Extended Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 63cm (24.75'')

Folded Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Folded Depth: 6cm (2.25'')

Folded Height: 65.5cm (25.75'')

fig 5. A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame.
fig 5. Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8560

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Burmese Carved Folio Stand to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA915581
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8560
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame.

Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian

Archive II A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View II
Archive III A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View IV
Archive V A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View V
Archive VI A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View IX
Archive X A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View X
Archive XI A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame. View XII
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A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame.
Antique Carved Folio Stand, Burmese, Teak, Gentleman's Newspaper Rack, Victorian
Ref: SA915581
A Victorian Burmese carved teak folding folio stand featuring elephant motifs on the top rail and openwork fretwork on the lower frame.
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FAQs

A Victorian folio stand is a folding or angled rack designed to store and present large-format prints, newspapers, manuscripts, or music sheets in a private library or study.

Anglo-Burmese furniture is constructed primarily from dense teak wood, known for its moisture resistance and suitability for deep, hand-carved pierced work, often combined with brass hardware.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-carved relief work displaying intricate flora, foliage, and regional animal figures, alongside natural ageing patterns and authentic joinery techniques.

Place the stand beside an armchair or sofa to house oversized art books, architectural journals, or modern magazines, serving as both practical storage and a focal point.

Dust regularly using a dry bristle brush to reach inside low-relief carved details, and apply a light coating of natural beeswax polish annually to maintain the timber.
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