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Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820
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Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820

19th century
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This is an antique Canterbury stand. An English, rosewood three sectioned magazine or newspaper rack, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Striking craftsmanship, ideal for the living room or conservatory

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues

Graced with a quality wax polish finish throughout

Ornate carved upper with lyre shaped motif to the centre

Rolled handles to each end uniting the sections with turned baluster rails

Useful drawer to base adds further storage, dressed with a circular pull

Raised upon squat, baluster legs and riding smoothly upon brass castors to each corner

This is an delightful antique Canterbury stand, with warm colour and deft craftsmanship. Of useful size for several publications or sheet music if required. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 51cm (20'')

Max Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Max Height: 45.5cm (18'')

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Our Ref: 18.8727

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Regency Canterbury Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA936643
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18.8727
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Description
This is an antique Canterbury stand.
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An English, rosewood three sectioned magazine or newspaper rack, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
London Fine Antiques

Striking craftsmanship, ideal for the living room or conservatory

fig 1. An antique dark wood Regency Canterbury stand featuring carved scroll dividers, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and short turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues

Graced with a quality wax polish finish throughout

Ornate carved upper with lyre shaped motif to the centre

fig 2. An antique dark wood Regency Canterbury stand featuring carved scroll dividers, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and short turned legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820

Rolled handles to each end uniting the sections with turned baluster rails

Useful drawer to base adds further storage, dressed with a circular pull

Raised upon squat, baluster legs and riding smoothly upon brass castors to each corner

fig 3. An antique dark wood Regency Canterbury stand featuring carved scroll dividers, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and short turned legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820

This is an delightful antique Canterbury stand, with warm colour and deft craftsmanship. Of useful size for several publications or sheet music if required. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. An antique dark wood Regency Canterbury stand featuring carved scroll dividers, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and short turned legs on brass castors.
fig 4. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820

Dimensions:

Max Width: 51cm (20'')

Max Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Max Height: 45.5cm (18'')

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.

fig 5. An antique dark wood Regency Canterbury stand featuring carved scroll dividers, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and short turned legs on brass castors.
fig 5. Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820

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: 18.8727

Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Regency Canterbury Stand to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA936643
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8727
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820

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An antique dark wood Regency Canterbury stand featuring carved scroll dividers, a lower drawer with a turned knob, and short turned legs on brass castors.
Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine, Newspaper Rack, Regency, Circa 1820
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Introduced in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the Canterbury stand was originally commissioned to store sheet music near a piano. Named after the Archbishop of Canterbury who reportedly ordered the first example, these low, divided wooden racks quickly evolved to hold newspapers, magazines, and folios in elegant reception rooms.

Regency Canterburys were predominantly crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Construction featured hand-cut dovetail joints on lower drawers, delicate turned or carved dividers, and short turned legs equipped with brass cup castors for easy mobility.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, including hand-sawn drawer linings and original brass hardware. Look for natural patination in the timber, hand-carved scrollwork or slatted partitions, and operational brass castors fixed with original steel screws.

In modern interiors, a Canterbury stand functions as an architectural side accent beside a sofa or armchair. It provides organized storage for art books, magazines, or tablet devices while bringing rich wood tones into minimalist or eclectic living spaces.

Maintain the surface by regularly dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting, and lubricate brass castors sparingly if required.
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