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Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian
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Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique club lounge magazine stand. A Burmese, carved teak folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Striking decor and form to this fascinating book stand

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Solid teak presents deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Profusely decorated with exceptional relief, with ornate foliate detail

Folding across the centreline, opening to a superb X-shaped form

This is a captivating antique club lounge magazine stand, with a fine visual appearance and superb craftsmanship. Delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Extended Width: 59.5cm (23.5'')

Extended Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Extended Height: 53.5cm (21'')

Folded Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Folded Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Folded Height: 74cm (29.25'')

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Our Ref: 24695

Physical Dimensions
Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Book Stand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1096782
Dealers Internal Reference
24695
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Description
This is an antique club lounge magazine stand. A Burmese, carved teak folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Striking decor and form to this fascinating book stand

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. A carved teak folding book stand featuring an X-frame construction with serpentine carved edges and detailed surface relief.
fig 1. Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian

Solid teak presents deep caramel hues and fine grain interest

Profusely decorated with exceptional relief, with ornate foliate detail

Folding across the centreline, opening to a superb X-shaped form

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This is a captivating antique club lounge magazine stand, with a fine visual appearance and superb craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home or institution.

fig 2. A carved teak folding book stand featuring an X-frame construction with serpentine carved edges and detailed surface relief.
fig 2. Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian

Dimensions:

Extended Width: 59.5cm (23.5'')

Extended Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Extended Height: 53.5cm (21'')

Folded Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Folded Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Folded Height: 74cm (29.25'')

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

fig 3. A carved teak folding book stand featuring an X-frame construction with serpentine carved edges and detailed surface relief.
fig 3. Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, 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: 24695

Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Book Stand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1096782
Dealers Internal Ref
24695
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian

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A carved teak folding book stand featuring an X-frame construction with serpentine carved edges and detailed surface relief.
Antique Club Lounge Magazine Stand, Burmese, Teak, Folding Book Rack, Victorian
Ref: SA1096782
A carved teak folding book stand featuring an X-frame construction with serpentine carved edges and detailed surface relief.
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  • ObjectBook Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialTeak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsX-frame hinge, Serpentine edge, Relief carving, Foliate detail
  • SizeH 53.5 cm (21 in) x W 59.5 cm (23 in) x D 37.5 cm (15 in)

This late Victorian Anglo-Indian club lounge magazine stand is an antique Burmese folding book rest made from solid teak with deep caramel hues and fine grain interest. The piece is profusely decorated with exceptional relief, ornate foliate detail, and serpentine carved edges across its X-shaped form hinged at the centreline, displaying a desirable aged patina. The physical dimensions measure 53.5 cm high, 59.5 cm wide, and 37.5 cm deep. Positioned on a coffee table or used as a book rack in a gentleman's library, this functional stand brings character to a living room, study, or reading corner. The folding design allows the stand to be easily stored or moved between rooms as needed while providing a stable surface for holding periodicals or volumes.

FAQs

Originating in Southeast Asia and popularised during the 19th century, folding teak book stands were portable rest surfaces crafted to hold manuscripts, books, or periodicals open at an angle.

These stands are traditionally crafted from dense teak wood, utilizing an integrated X-frame hinge mechanism carved from solid timber with hand-chiselled decorative relief.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit detailed hand-carved motifs, natural timber grain variations, structural joinery without modern metallic fasteners, and age-related patination within deep crevices.

Position the stand on a coffee table, console, or side table to display large art monographs, open atlas volumes, or magazine collections as an architectural focal point.

Dust regularly using a soft brush to reach inside intricate carvings, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve timber moisture and finish.
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