What is a canterbury?

A canterbury is a low, partitioned stand originally created to hold sheet music but commonly used for periodicals in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. They often feature built-in drawers at the base. These pieces were designed to sit beside armchairs or sofas for convenient access to daily reading materials.

How do I distinguish Edwardian from Victorian pieces?

Victorian magazine holders and canterburys tend to feature heavier timbers, deep carvings, and darker walnut or rosewood finishes. They often display more ornate detailing and robust proportions. Edwardian examples, by contrast, generally favour lighter mahogany or oak construction with simpler lines, reflecting the brighter interiors popular at the turn of the twentieth century.

Were these stands meant to be moved around?

Many floor-standing magazine holders and canterburys were built with small brass castors or carrying handles specifically so they could be repositioned around the room. This made it easy to clear floor space or bring reading materials closer to the fireside. Lighter wall-mounted shelves and fixed book stands, however, remained stationary.

How do I care for wood and brass magazine holders?

Maintain the timber surfaces by applying a traditional beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the grain and protect the finish from drying out. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight to prevent fading. Clean the brass elements gently with a dry or very slightly damp cloth, taking care not to let harsh cleaning products touch the surrounding wood.

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An Edwardian magazine holder keeps daily reading tidy with the sturdy craftsmanship of the early twentieth century.

Regency Mahogany Canterbury on Elegant Turned Legs and Castors.

19th century

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Regency Mahogany Canterbury on Elegant Turned Legs and Castors.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£240

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C19th Victorian Inlaid Burr-walnut Canterbury of Substantial Proportions.

19th century

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C19th Victorian Inlaid Burr-walnut Canterbury of Substantial Proportions.

From M Lees and Sons

£2,200

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19th century

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Brass Music / Magazine Rack

From Shackladys Antiques

£575

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19th century

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Large Regency Rosewood Canterbury

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£1,250

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Oak and Brass Magazine Rack

From Past to Present

£145

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19th century

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Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack

From Deja Vu St Leonards

£250

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19th century

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Arts and Crafts Canterbury

From Andros Antiques

£325

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C

19th century

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,550

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19th century

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Rare Regency Mahogany Canterbury

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£2,450

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Edwardian Mahogany Carved and Pierced Magazine Paper Rack

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Carved and Pierced Magazine Paper Rack

From Y Not Antiques

£325

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The listings on this site span the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, incorporating Victorian, Edwardian, and Regency periods alongside Arts and Crafts designs.

Antique Chairside Newspaper Rack, English, Oak, Brass, Magazine Stand, Edwardian

1900 - 1920

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Antique Chairside Newspaper Rack, English, Oak, Brass, Magazine Stand, Edwardian

From London Fine Antiques

£695

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Victorian Magazine Stand in Tubular Brass and Mahogany

19th century

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Victorian Magazine Stand in Tubular Brass and Mahogany

From Vicky Thomas Antiques

£260

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1900 - 1920

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Neat Three Tier Magazine Rack

From Millers Antiques

£295

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Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

1900 - 1920

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Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,495

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Antique Brass and Mahogany Revolving Bookcase on Brass Stand

1900 - 1920

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Antique Brass and Mahogany Revolving Bookcase on Brass Stand

From Mike Melody Antiques

£145

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Quality Antique Victorian Brass and Mahogany Revolving Magazine Stand

19th century

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Quality Antique Victorian Brass and Mahogany Revolving Magazine Stand

From London City Antiques

£695

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Edwardian Magazine Holder

Regency Mahogany Canterbury on Elegant Turned Legs and Castors.

C19th Victorian Inlaid Burr-walnut Canterbury of Substantial Proportions.

Brass Music / Magazine Rack

Large Regency Rosewood Canterbury

Edwardian Oak and Brass Magazine Rack

Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack

Arts and Crafts Canterbury

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C

Rare Regency Mahogany Canterbury

Edwardian Mahogany Carved and Pierced Magazine Paper Rack

Antique Chairside Newspaper Rack, English, Oak, Brass, Magazine Stand, Edwardian

Victorian Magazine Stand in Tubular Brass and Mahogany

Neat Three Tier Magazine Rack

Antique Metamorphic Canterbury Stand, English, Oak, Magazine Rack, Edwardian

Antique Brass and Mahogany Revolving Bookcase on Brass Stand

Quality Antique Victorian Brass and Mahogany Revolving Magazine Stand

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