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Antique Music Book Stand New York 1880's Cast Iron Base Adjustable

$1,980
£1,496.53
€1,750.49
CA$2,811.44
A$2,860.20
CHF 1,643.51
MX$34,394.18
NOK 19,187.74
SEK 19,302.61
DKK 13,085.80

About the Item

Offered is this exceptional late 19th-century adjustable music book stand, a beautifully crafted piece that reflects the elegance and quality of Victorian-era musical furnishings produced in New York. Dating to circa 1880, it combines a robust cast iron structure with finely crafted wooden book supports, achieving a perfect balance of durability, functionality, and refined design. The stand features an adjustable height mechanism and a tilting reading surface, allowing musicians to position sheet music at the ideal angle for comfortable performance. A particularly distinctive feature is its ingenious double wooden support, designed to hold two music books or scores simultaneously—a rare and highly practical detail for pianists, organists, and professional musicians. Its cast iron base showcases graceful ornamental detailing with elegantly curved legs terminating in the original casters, allowing the stand to be moved effortlessly while maintaining excellent stability. The combination of Victorian industrial craftsmanship and decorative design makes this stand an outstanding functional object as well as a striking decorative piece. Beyond its original purpose, this music stand is an excellent example of 19th-century American musical furniture, making it an ideal addition to libraries, music rooms, studios, or interiors inspired by classical, industrial, or Victorian aesthetics.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cast Iron,Oak
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Mexico City, MX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4252251105482

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