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Folio Display Stand, Mahogany C1830
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Folio Display Stand, Mahogany C1830

19th century
Description

A useful folio display stand in mahogany on castors made in England early 19th century.

The surface is ‘dry’ and practical for every day use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
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The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Mahogany Folio Stand to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241149
Dealers Internal Reference
10459
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
A useful folio display stand in mahogany on castors made in England early 19th century.

The surface is ‘dry’ and practical for every day use.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Mahogany Folio Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241149
Dealers Internal Ref
10459
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors.

Folio Display Stand, Mahogany C1830

Archive II A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors. View XI
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At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2025
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
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Location: At Mo Tighe, Chapel House Grounds, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5SZ, United Kingdom
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A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors.
FOLIO DISPLAY STAND, MAHOGANY C1830
Ref: SA1241149
A mahogany folio display stand featuring slatted side uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectFolio Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted uprights, Splayed legs, Brass castors, Flat base shelf
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This William IV folio display stand originates from 19th-century England and is made from mahogany with a warm brown colour. The piece demonstrates a traditional design style suited for a gentleman's library, featuring slatted uprights, a solid lower shelf, and slender splayed legs terminating in brass castors. The timber displays a dry surface finish with visible grain patterns across the rectangular base shelf and upright structures. Measuring 74 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 39 cm deep, the stand provides practical storage for large books, prints, or periodicals. Placed in an empty corner or beside a desk, it offers functional access to documents while serving as a refined accent in a study or living area.

Originally designed in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, a folio stand was constructed to store and display large bound volumes, architectural prints, and artwork within private libraries and print rooms.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often featuring hand-cut joinery, solid wooden slats, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-dovetailed joints, original brass castors, turned or carved timber details, and natural surface patination consistent with age and historic wood movement.

A historical folio stand functions effectively as a magazine or newspaper holder alongside a seating area, or as an open display rack for large art and coffee table books in a living room or study.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting with a soft dry cloth and periodically applying a high-quality beeswax polish, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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