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English Book Trough

English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book trough perfect for storing books, CDs, and DVDs
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Small Vintage Mirrored Book Trough, English, Novel Rest, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage mirrored book trough. An English, rosewood and glass angled novel rest
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Reader's Stand, English, Oak, Side Table, Book Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reader's stand. An English, oak side table with book trough, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Side Tables

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Oak

Mid-20th Century English Tiger Oak Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine vintage Mid-Century English tiger oak book trough / book rack / book stand, circa 1950. This
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Antique English Carved Oak Library Book Trough and Magazine Rack Stand, c. 1910
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Edwardian hand crafted oak book trough and magazine rack stand, circa 1910
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

English Library Bookstand of Walnut from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English two-tiered book trough or library book stand of walnut, from the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

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Antique English Edwardian Arts & Crafts Oak Book Trough Magazine Newspaper Stand
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A charming antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts oak book trough dating from circa 1905. With 2 angled
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Book Trough, Desktop, Office, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, mahogany book trough, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves

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Wood

Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library book trough, an English, Victorian, Regency revival mahogany bookshelf
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Revival Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Book Trough Stand, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Lounge Bookcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book trough stand. An English, walnut and boxwood lounge bookcase, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

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Boxwood, Walnut

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Walnut, Book Trough, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, walnut book trough, dating to the late Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Antique Large Volume Book Trough, English, Country House Library Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique large volume book trough. An English, walnut country house library bookrest
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Extending Novel Rests, English, Oak, Book Trough, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique extending novel rests. An English, oak book trough, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Oak

20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a charming antique English oak book shelf or “book trough” as the British call
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Cane, Oak

Vintage Book Trough, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Late 20th Century, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book trough. An English, dark stained pine novel rack, dating to the late 20th
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Late 20th Century British Bookcases

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Pine

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Oak, Book Trough, Stand, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, oak book trough, dating to the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Book Rest, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Trough, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique book rest. An English, stained pine novel rack, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

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Pine

English Bookstand of Inlaid Mahogany from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bookcase shelves or book Stand trough of inlaid mahogany from the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Shelves

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Brass

English Ecclesiastical Book Trough in the Gothic Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English ecclesiastical book trough of oak in the Gothic style, featuring a moulded base for
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Religious Items

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Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Book Trough English Georgian Record Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian mahogany library book trough English Georgian record stand Antique Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Galleried Book Trough Desk Top Rack Bookends
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine early 20th century English mahogany galleried book trough / book rack / book stand. This
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Handmade English Fruitwood 2 Tier Book Trough/Stand with Cane-Inserts
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handmade English fruitwood 2 tier book trough/stand with cane-inserts.
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Late 20th Century English Bookcases

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Fruitwood

Antique Book Trough, English, Satinwood Novel Rack, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book trough. An English, satinwood novel rack with Art Nouveau taste, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Satinwood

Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Apple Wood, Book Trough, Pokerwork, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, apple wood book trough with pokerwork decoration
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

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Wood

Special 19th Century Mahogany and Satinwood Book Trough Shelving Unit
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A unique English antique mahogany book trough or elegant shelving unit having 3 tiers and lovely
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Antique 19th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands

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Mahogany, Satinwood

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Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Coat Hook Hall Tree Umbrella Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Coat Hook Hall Tree Umbrella Stand. Item features a removable copper drip pan, 6 metal double hooks, solid oak wood construction, beautiful wood gra...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Dos Gallos Pair of Custom Side Tables or Nightstands with Drawer and Shelf
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut side tables or nightstands with drawer and shelf. Can be made in custom dimensions in Walnut, Mahogany or Oak. Iron pull. As shown in a dark walnut with medium distress...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

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Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mission Oak Desk Arts and Crafts
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mission Oak Desk, attributed to Stickley Brothers, unsigned, American, circa 1910s. This piece is well made with beautiful graining to the oak.
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Vintage 1910s American Mission Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Arts and Crafts Style Slag Glass Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage multi-colored glass and metal hanging lamp / chandelier in the Arts and Crafts style.
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Arts and Crafts Stool /Table
Located in Denton, TX
Small solid oak Arts and Crafts stool / table. with mortise and tenon joinery.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Stool /Table
Arts and Crafts Stool /Table
H 15.75 in W 19 in D 12 in
19th Century Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Window
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Window This is a pretty and colourful Arts and Crafts Cast iron window, with stylised Flowers in stained glass, The window is long wit...
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Windows

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Stained Glass

Mission Art's & Craft Quarter Sawn Oak Plant Stand
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Period Mission oak plant stand. Belived to be Stickley Brothers C1910. Well constructed and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Was recently oiled.
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Bathroom Wall Mirror with Towel Rail
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts bathroom wall mirror with towel rail This is a very attractive piece, which would work very well in a bathroom or cloak room The mirror has a small shelf beneath ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

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Walnut

Pair of English Arts & Crafts Stained Glass and Wood Doors
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Arts and Crafts stripped and painted beveled glass paneled doors with stained-glass top and triangular inset side panels (PRICED AS Pair).
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Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Doors and Gates

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Stained Glass, Wood, Art Glass

Arts And Crafts Wing Back Settee
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Beautiful Arts and Crafts wingback settee. Probably retailed through Liberty & Co London. Solid beech frame with typical Arts and Crafts oak tapering feet. Traditionally reupholstere...
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Settees

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Beech

Arts And Crafts Wing Back Settee
Arts And Crafts Wing Back Settee
H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, rare signed Mission, Arts and Crafts, Gustav Stickley settee, bench in original condition. The bench features a slatted back, and drop in, inner spring cushion ( needs r...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees

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Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Minton Bird Tiles Designed by Christopher Dresser, circa 1875
By Christopher Dresser, Minton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of framed Minton bird tiles designed by Christopher Dresser ca. 1875. These tiles are beautiful examples of Arts & Crafts pottery. Arts & Crafts designer Christopher Dresse...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Art

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Earthenware

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Oak Settle #281
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & Crafts movement 120 years ago. ...
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Steel

Liberty & Co. Oak Arts and Crafts Cabinet, Signed
By Liberty & Co.
Located in CA, CA
An early 20th century Liberty & Co oak cupboard attributed to Leonard Wyburd. This piece is constructed from beautifully grained oak, enriched with hand hammered wrought iron escutc...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Gunn USA, circa 1920s Quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34.13"W x...
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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English Book Trough For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English book trough available at 1stDibs. Each English book trough for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English book trough, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each English book trough bearing Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is an English Book Trough?

Prices for an English book trough start at $500 and top out at $2,895 with the average selling for $1,149.

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