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Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian
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Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique maître d' stand. A Continental, wrought iron lectern or easel with Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Flourishes abound to this delightful Art Nouveau period stand

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Wrought iron hand-painted painted throughout in a light chestnut hue

Perfect for the front-of-house, public speaking or the artist's smaller canvas

The angled lectern stand presents a striking form with its pierced appearance

Serpentine brackets terminate in charming ivy leaf clusters beneath the rest

A prominent acanthus bulb collar sits at the apex of the upstand

Standing upon a deep trefoil base, braced to the upstand with a repeat of the ivy motif

This is a superb antique maître d' stand, a wonderful sight for guests or patrons in within an institution, or offering an eye-catching rest for the public speaker. Solid joints and construction, delivered polished and ready to serve.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Depth: 38cm (15'')

Max Height: 135cm (53.25'')

Rest Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Rest Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Rest Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

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.

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Our Ref: 18.8674

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Iron Lectern to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA931968
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8674
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Description
This is an antique maître d' stand.
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A Continental, wrought iron lectern or easel with Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Flourishes abound to this delightful Art Nouveau period stand

fig 1. A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base.
fig 1. Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Wrought iron hand-painted painted throughout in a light chestnut hue

Perfect for the front-of-house, public speaking or the artist's smaller canvas

The angled lectern stand presents a striking form with its pierced appearance

fig 2. A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base.
fig 2. Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Serpentine brackets terminate in charming ivy leaf clusters beneath the rest

A prominent acanthus bulb collar sits at the apex of the upstand

Standing upon a deep trefoil base, braced to the upstand with a repeat of the ivy motif

fig 3. A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base.
fig 3. Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

This is a superb antique maître d' stand, a wonderful sight for guests or patrons in within an institution, or offering an eye-catching rest for the public speaker. Solid joints and construction, delivered polished and ready to serve.

fig 4. A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base.
fig 4. Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Depth: 38cm (15'')

Max Height: 135cm (53.25'')

Rest Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Rest Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Rest Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

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

fig 5. A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base.
fig 5. Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

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: 18.8674

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Iron Lectern to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA931968
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8674
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base.

Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Archive II A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base. View II
Archive III A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base. View III
Archive IV A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base. View IV
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Archive XII A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base. View XII
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A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base.
Antique Maitre D' Stand, Continental, Lectern, Easel, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Ref: SA931968
A freestanding brown iron Art Nouveau lectern with a pierced foliage desk plate and tripod base.
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Originating in late 19th and early 20th-century Europe, freestanding iron lecterns were utilised as music stands, church Bible reading desks, or commercial maitre d menu displays. Art Nouveau examples feature organic, nature-inspired metalwork characteristic of the period.

These stands were predominantly crafted from wrought or cast iron, featuring hand-pierced metal plates, riveted joins, and turned central columns. Finishes typically involved dark lacquer, oil bronzing, or natural chemical patination.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged or cast iron components with original jointing methods such as rivets and threaded collars rather than modern welds. Visual hallmarks include natural wear to the painted surface, floral motifs, and substantial base weight for stability.

In contemporary settings, a metal lectern functions as an accent piece in a foyer or hallway to display guest books, large art volumes, or menus. It also serves as a freestanding easel or music stand in study spaces and music rooms.

Dust the metalwork regularly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush to prevent accumulation in pierced details. Apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect against oxidisation and preserve the existing patina.
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