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Hostess Stand

Lucite Brass/ Lectern Podium/ Hostess Stand in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very sculptural Lucite and brass lectern podium or hostess stand, this high end piece has three
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Late 20th Century American Modern Music Stands

Materials

Lucite

Antique Original White Painted Hostess Stand Standing Desk from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
use giving it a slight dove gray cast. Restored and ready for use, this will make the perfect hostess
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Iron Music Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hostess stand. Please confirm location.
Category

20th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Music Stand
Antique Iron Music Stand
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
Victorian Duet Stand Music Shelf Mahogany Lecturn
Located in Potters Bar, GB
work great in a restaurant or similar as a hostess stand or lecturn Circa 1930 Offered in great
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Vintage 1930s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Parisian Industrial Butcher Pastry Shop Ceramic Tiled Display Counter
Located in Forney, TX
retail store, cafe, restaurant hostess stand, hotel concierge or valet station, standing desk, and much
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Industrial General Store Counter - Work Island
Located in Forney, TX
retail shop counter, large fine restaurant hostess stand or serving station, to name just a few Hand
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Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s school art easel/Hostess stand.
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
H 45 in W 24.5 in D 22.25 in
1920s American Foreman's Oak Desk / Hostess Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American Foreman's oak desk/hostess stand with brass hardware.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Antique English Mahogany Music, Host or Hostess Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
should really consider this dynamite stand. Perfect for a host/hostess stand at a fine dining
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Antique 19th Century English Music Stands

19th Century Hostess Stand on Cast-Iron Base
Located in Surrey, BC
rest upon a nice 1900 cast iron base in original patina. Make an ideal small hostess stand.  
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Vintage 1910s Canadian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Tiger’s Eye Maple Desk/Lectern/Hostess Stand, circa 1860
Located in Surrey, BC
great hostess stand or a classy workstation. Dimensions: 35” H x 30” W x 24” D.
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Antique 1860s Canadian Country Desks

Materials

Maple

c.1850 Italian 3-Tier Hostess Stand/Shop Fitting
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely antique Italian 3 tier stand, perfect for appetizers or desserts at parties or as a unique
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Antique 19th Century Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Steel

c.1850 Italian 3-Tier Hostess Stand/Shop Fitting
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely antique Italian 3 tier stand, perfect for appetizers or desserts at parties or as a unique
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Steel

Wrought Iron Music Stand
Located in Napa, CA
, or perhaps a hostess stand in a restaurant.
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Vintage 1940s Music Stands

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Music Stand
Wrought Iron Music Stand
H 48 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique Lectern of Oak
Located in Atlanta, GA
as a music stand or hostess stand.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Music Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique Lectern of Oak
Antique Lectern of Oak
H 52.25 in W 19 in D 16 in
1920 American Industrial Style Reception Hostess Artist Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
holder with illumination for a book, artist board or a great reservation /hostess stand. Found in NYC
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Lucite Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern lucite stand or pedestal. Would also make a great lectern or hostess stand.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Pedestal
Lucite Pedestal
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 10 in
1940's Flower Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iron Flower Table with original Glass. Great to be used as a hostess stand. Has vintage industrial
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Vintage 1940s French Tables

Materials

Iron

1930 Adjustable Drafting Table
Located in Surrey, BC
hostess stand ..many options. Found n Chicago.
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

1930 Adjustable Drafting Table
1930 Adjustable Drafting Table
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
1920 Jewellers/Clockmakers Cabinet Desk in Original Paint
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful original jewelers desk in old oxidized age cracked painted surface. Great Hostess Stand
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1930 Foreman's Industrial Factory Warehouse Desk
Located in Surrey, BC
a great catch all or hostess stand. Found in a factory outside Buffalo.
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1940's Florist Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stripped Steel and safety glass florist desk with attached industrial light. Great for a hostess
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Steel

1940's Florist Desk
1940's Florist Desk
H 62 in W 29.25 in D 27 in
1870s Victorian Wood Cast Iron Drafting Table Podium Stand Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Podium, Standing Desk, Book Display, or Hostess Stand. Base Dia: 25 x Approx. H: 40-63 in. *(Top Work
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Saxon Adjustable Architect’s Drafting Table, circa 1920
By Saxton
Located in Surrey, BC
and tilts, and can be raised or lowered. The wooden tabletop is well worn. Great hostess stand
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Early Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
mechanical drafting desk in working order. Would make a great entryway piece or a hostess stand.
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Early Drafting Table
Early Drafting Table
H 52 in W 27 in D 27 in
c.1900 Antique English Solid Brass Two-Tier Display Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
utilized many ways, as a hostess stand when entertaining with goodies on the shelves, in a powder room
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Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Leiman Bros., Newark, NJ, Jewelers/Watchmakers Work Bench
Located in Surrey, BC
perfect “go anywhere’ workstation or hostess stand.
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Coastal Petite 50s French Rattan Dry Bar
Located in west palm beach, FL
prayers have been answered. Would also be an adorable podium or hostess stand. You decide! Acquired from a
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Vintage 1950s French Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan

Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest
Located in Houston, TX
would make a great restaurant hostess stand.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wooden Printing Storage Cabinet by Hamilton
Located in Oakville, CT
contrast when viewed from the sides. A great dry bar or menu / hostess stand, or great for storage and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Wooden Printing Storage Cabinet by Hamilton
Wooden Printing Storage Cabinet by Hamilton
H 40.13 in W 34 in D 26.13 in
Vintage Spanish Dry Bar with Decorative Paneling, Brutalist 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
restaurant as a hostess stand.
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

c.1900 English "Golden Fleece Margarine" Counter
Located in Chicago, IL
piece, a small island, or a unique host/hostess stand in a restaurant. Here is an interesting fact for
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Early 20th Century English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Slate

Antique Parcel Paint Louis XV Style Pedestal from Liege, Belgium, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptural artwork. The piece has a hollowed out back, which would make it a fantastic option for a hostess
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Paint, Wood

Vintage Host Station with Goose-Neck Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial wooden host, hostess, maître d', greeting stand, standing desk. Hinged top opens
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Host Station with Goose-Neck Lamp
Vintage Host Station with Goose-Neck Lamp
H 48.25 in W 28.25 in L 48.25 in
1920 Oak Lectern or Hostess Stand
Located in Surrey, BC
Very solid well built lectern ideal for a hostess stand in a restaurant. Multipanel construction
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920 Oak Lectern or Hostess Stand
1920 Oak Lectern or Hostess Stand
H 41 in W 29 in D 20 in
Neoclassical Lectern Podium or Host/Hostess Stand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A neoclassical lectern podium or host/hostess stand with black wood and metal construction, gilt
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Revival Gilt Lectern Podium or Host / Hostess Stand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
centered lamp, perfect for that host or hostess stand or speakers podium. Manufactured by the Superior
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Industrial Slant Desk/Hostess Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy duty metal desk with slanting top, perfect for bar or restaurant use. Restored in a bare metal style finish. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)     
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Vintage 1950s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Base Wood Top Drafting Table - Art Easel or Hostess Stand
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
easel, lectern - podium or hostess stand with hinged oak top. In the style of Keuffel and Esser or K&E
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Industrial Metal Mobile Podium or Hostess Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Industrial mobile factory shop desk or podium with top drawer and paper holder shelf, drawer contains a locking mechanism. Measures: 33"height to bottom of desk, 22" width. ...
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Foreman's Desk Vintage Industrial Light Hostess Stand Table with Gooseneck Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial cast iron and wood foreman's shop desk. Includes adjustable goose neck lamp. Desk has 12 cubby holes and a fold down lockable shelf for storage. Desk work area mea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Green Steel Autohaus Garage Stand Mechanics Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
original. Could be used as a Maitre'd, hostess stand, or lectern. Two drawers and shelved cabinet, no key
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Monkey Statue Tray on Lucite Base Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
store, restaurant hostess stand displaying business cards . Also perfect sitting on desk or a shelf in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Pair of Vintage French Parisian Restaurant Host Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely phenomenal pair of vintage French solid mahogany host or hostess stands from a famous
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Vintage 1930s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Saloon Stand, circa 1890
By Peppas & Alex Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
fantastic piece of Americana. It would make an excellent dry bar or hostess stand. The stand is in good
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Antique 1890s American Primitive Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Antique Saloon Stand, circa 1890
Antique Saloon Stand, circa 1890
H 38 in W 30.5 in D 24.25 in
Vintage Oakwood Jeweler's Cabinet - Storage Unit Metal Hardware
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage oakwood jeweler's cabinet, work table / hostess stand / storage unit with metal hardware
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20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1910 Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table
By Washburn Shops 1
Located in Surrey, BC
is perfect condition with fully functioning hardware. Would make a great hostess stand in a
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Dark Green Painted Pine Podium Host Stand with Storage, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
/hostess stand or reception desk. Lock to door does not fully function, key is used as pull. All scratches
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique American Gothic Revival Oak Altar Lectern Book Bible Music Stand 1890
Located in Portland, OR
stand or music stand, or a hostess/menu station in an exclusive restaurant, or? The lectern is totally
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Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Oak

19 Drawer Watch Makers Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
19 Drawer Grain painted Watch Makers or Jewelers Bench. Great compact Work Stand, Hostess Station
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

19 Drawer Watch Makers Bench
19 Drawer Watch Makers Bench
H 38 in W 40 in D 20 in
Vintage Host Station with Goose-Neck Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial wooden host, hostess, maître d', greeting stand, standing desk. Hinged top opens
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Host Station with Goose-Neck Lamp
Vintage Host Station with Goose-Neck Lamp
H 48.25 in W 28.25 in D 29.5 in
Art Deco Lighted Podium Lectern or Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
First impressions are always the most important, and how much impact would this hostess stand
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Podium or Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A super stylized free standing register stand in restored condition. The metals are a combination
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Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Aluminum

Art Deco Podium or Hostess Stand
Art Deco Podium or Hostess Stand
H 46 in W 18 in D 15 in
Art Deco Podium or Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An incredibly glamorous stand in fully restored condition, this beauty will make a great first
Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Podium or Hostess Stand
Art Deco Podium or Hostess Stand
H 50 in W 18 in D 15 in
Art Deco Lighted Podium / Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Feeling that no one listens when you speak? This beauty will give you instant importance in classic Moderne style! The standing podium has been refinished, re-plated and polished, an...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Brass

High Style Art Deco Podium / Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Register your guests, friends, or customers at this architectural master of a stand. The metals and
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Vintage 1930s American Pedestals

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Art Deco Podium, Lectern, or Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An incredibly glamorous stand in fully restored condition, this beauty will make a great first
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Art Deco Lighted Podium, Lectern or Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An incredibly glamorous stand in fully restored condition, this beauty will make a great first
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Chrome, Copper

Art Deco Restored Podium, Lectern or Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An incredibly glamorous stand in fully restored condition, this beauty will make a great first
Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

1940s Industrial Rolling Stand with Clipboard
Located in Pasadena, CA
Industrial stand with clipboard and wheel. Would make a great hostess stand.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Pedestals

Glass Florist's Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
memories when backlit. This could make an impressive hostess stand for a restaurant or a airy writing desk
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Glass Florist's Desk
Glass Florist's Desk
H 48 in W 30 in D 28 in
Moderne Art Deco Podium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking podium can be used as a hostess stand in any fine restaurant, or at home as a lighted
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Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

Moderne Art Deco Podium
Moderne Art Deco Podium
H 51 in W 18 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Podium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
could be great as a hostess stand, or in an entry hall of any modern home.
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Vintage 1950s American Pedestals

Materials

Acrylic

Art Deco Restored Lectern, Podium, or Hostess Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An incredibly glamorous stand in fully restored condition, this beauty will make a great first
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

20th Century Handmade Iron Book Stand by Martins Stanford
Located in Chicago, IL
20th Century handmade iron book/hostess stand by Martins Stanford
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20th Century American Folk Art Music Stands

Materials

Iron

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Early 20th Century French Music Stands

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Iron

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By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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1960s Italian Gilt Iron Music Stand
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Gilt Italian iron music stand. Adjustable, it gets higher.
Category

Vintage 1960s Music Stands

Materials

Iron

1960s Italian Gilt Iron Music Stand
1960s Italian Gilt Iron Music Stand
H 57 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
19th C English Rosewood Music Stand with Candle Sconces
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English rosewood music stand with adjustable lyre form tray, with hinged extending brass candle sconces on each side, turned pedestal with adjustable height, on ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Music Stands

Materials

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Hostess Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hostess stand available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and steel, every hostess stand was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hostess stand, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right hostess stand, those designed in Industrial, Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Hostess Stand?

A hostess stand can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,545, while the lowest priced sells for $1,150 and the highest can go for as much as $3,650.
Questions About Hostess Stand
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hostess stand is a type of furniture that is mainly used in restaurants. It houses menus and reservation lists while creating a greeting point for a hostess to welcome patrons. Shop a collection of authentic hostess stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.