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Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron book press.
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Book Press
Cast Iron Book Press
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
Bronze & Iron Book Press
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron, bronze and wood book press. Great design.
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze & Iron Book Press
Bronze & Iron Book Press
H 12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Industrial Iron Book Press - 1930/40s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Industrial Iron Book Press - 1930/40s Industrial deco - percussion press Measures : 39x39cm
Category

20th Century Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Iron Book Press - 1930/40s
Antique Industrial Iron Book Press - 1930/40s
H 37.41 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop Many parts
Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Industrial Era Iron Book Press With Oak Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A working iron book press mounted on an oak cabinet. The cabinet has one working drawer and a
Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Book Press
By Hooper & Sons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable English book press made by Hooper and Sons London, England. Solid cast iron construction
Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Book Press
19th Century English Book Press
H 17 in W 23 in D 12 in
Cast Iron Book Press with Brass Handle and Newer Wood Base
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron book press with brass handle and newer wood base. Nice pin striping. Great Condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Books

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press. Item features Intricate
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
library! In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The large Classic "Presse a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Book Binder's Press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh
Located in London, GB
A 19th century nipping or copying press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh. Marked: PATENT ROBERT
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass
Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Brass, Iron

BOOK PRESS
By Richard March Hoe
Located in York, ME
book press in old red paint with gold detailing,high relief scroll,flower, and shell decoration
Category

Antique 19th Century Books

Materials

Iron, Brass

BOOK PRESS
H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
English 19th Century Book Press
By Whittaker and Co.
Located in London, GB
Mahogany and Cast Iron Book Press with ratchet system, in full working order. Cast with makers name
Category

English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Book Press
English 19th Century Book Press
H 22.84 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in
Iron Book Press
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iron book press, originating in France, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Iron Book Press
Iron Book Press
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Vintage Iron Book Press
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron book press great for books or your ex-husbands head!
Category

20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Iron Book Press
Vintage Iron Book Press
H 14.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Cast Iron Antique Book Press
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare antique cast iron book press used for bookbinding, flower pressing, scrap booking and various
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Antique Book Press
Cast Iron Antique Book Press
H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast-iron book press. Measures 18 3/4" x 12" x 12 3/4" - 15 1/2" in height.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
H 15 in W 18.75 in D 12 in
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique book-binding press made of cast iron and brass. Measures: 2 1/2" daylight. 18 1/2" in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Books

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
H 16.75 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Italian Book Press in Iron
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Bookpress adorned with pair of dolphins.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Italian Book Press in Iron
H 15.25 in W 18.5 in D 11.75 in
Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
Category

20th Century French Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
H 13.8 in W 15.7 in D 13 in
Book Press
Located in Surrey, BC
Great cast iron book press...with wood handle, lever action as well as screwdown
Category

Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Book Press
Book Press
H 20 in W 14 in D 9 in
1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique 1893 cast iron book press, reads "Columbian Exposition the Highest Award 1893". Measures 11
Category

Antique 1890s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful condition antique book press.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Metal

Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press
H 42 in W 20 in D 14 in
Industrial Book Press
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original industrial book press of solid iron with great patina Wonderful object for a book
Category

Vintage 1920s American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Industrial Book Press
Industrial Book Press
H 16 in W 20 in D 12 in
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop Patina and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Antique Large Museum Iron Book Press
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
book press made entirely of iron. The iron is forged with decorative elements these characteristics
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Books

Materials

Iron

Antique English Book Press
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Very heavy 19th century iron and bronze English book press.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique English Book Press
Antique English Book Press
H 16 in W 21 in D 10 in
Painted Cast Iron Book Press from Germany, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
This wonderful book press dates to the end of the 19th century and has been painted black with gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Books

Materials

Iron

Antique American Book Press
By Standard Co.
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique industrial weight book binding press made by Standard Company for book binders M. P. Exline
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Books

Materials

Iron

Antique American Book Press
Antique American Book Press
H 14 in W 18 in L 14 in
CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI
Located in York County, PA
CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1813: The
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tabletop flower press. An English, cast iron rotary book pressing machine
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique book press. An English, cast iron binding or flower pressing device, dating
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "presse a relier
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Large Hand-Painted Cast Iron Letter Copying Machine Book Press by Bailey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 19th century, large, cast iron, letter copying machine or book press manufactured by Bailey
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Books

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
library! In the old days, this kind of "Presse a Papier" was used to press the book's sheets together
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Books

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding. Book
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Silver and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "Presse a Relier
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency cast iron and gilt flanking dolphin book press with adjustable bulbous turned
Category

Antique 1850s English Regency Desk Accessories

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
wonderful device accessory! In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Rust Silver and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
accessory in a study or library! In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Flower or Book Press on Original Mahogany Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century, cast iron flower or book press, on original mahogany table This is an attractive
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Book Binding Press on Oak Stand from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding. Bronze plaque on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Large Chromed Antique Bank or Library Book Press from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Weight = 105 lbs This stunning antique chromed book press is much larger than most antique
Category

Antique 19th Century French Books

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Iron

Antique Letter Book Nipping Press Original Mahogany Stand Victorian London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Cast iron book press on stand, English Victorian, circa 1850 A most pleasing original nipping
Category

Antique 1850s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Industrial Bookpress
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated cast iron book press which could also be used as a nutcracker.
Category

Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Vintage cast iron Book Press
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cast iron book press - press flowers, imPRESS your friends - or smash something you are
Category

Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Vintage cast iron Book Press
Vintage cast iron Book Press
H 14.5 in W 17 in D 11 in
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in San Mateo, CA
Late 19th or early 20th century book press. This cast iron press has lots of character with paint
Category

Antique 1890s American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
H 12.5 in W 19 in D 11.38 in
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique book press Overall dimensions: 18" x 11" x 15" high.
Category

Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
H 15 in W 18 in D 11 in
Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron book press with a rich patina was made in France. From the 18th-early 20th century
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
H 14.2 in W 14.6 in D 15 in
1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 1900s France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in such
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
H 11.2 in W 15.2 in D 11.8 in
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Category

Vintage 1920s Books

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
H 14 in W 20 in D 11 in
Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
Category

20th Century Belgian French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
H 12.2 in W 17.3 in D 13.8 in
Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: This is an antique cast iron ball turn bar book press. The handle works properly and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century French cast iron book press French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm
Category

Antique 19th Century French Books

Materials

Iron

1850's Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
1850's dolphin cast iron antique Industrial printing book press. 18 1/2" x 11 3/4" x 16 3/4" in
Category

Antique 1850s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

1850's Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press
1850's Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press
H 16.75 in W 18.5 in D 11.75 in
Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Large and beautiful detailed binding press made in France (Paris). Made of cast iron and a wooden
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
H 56.3 in W 29.53 in D 16.93 in
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Book Press Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the book press iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each book press iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a book press iron — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A book press iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Victorian and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made book press iron over the years, but those crafted by Hooper & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Book Press Iron?

The average selling price for a book press iron at 1stDibs is $1,275, while they’re typically $358 on the low end and $30,706 for the highest priced.
Questions About Book Press Iron
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron book press will depend on the make and model. Cast iron is a sturdy material and can be heavy. To prevent damage, display cast iron book presses on a strong surface. Find a variety of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.