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What is a book holder?

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What is a book holder?
A book holder is a stand that supports books so they stay open to be read aloud or to hold a page. A variety of book holders, book stands and books can be found on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Midcentury Iron Magazine or Book Holder
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron magazine or book holder. 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Book Holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Book holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac Brass blackened Original marble Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bauhaus Book Holders in Grey Lacquered Metal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bauhaus metal book holders, manufactured in Germany, circa 1940. In great original condition, with
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Grey Marble Geometric Bookends Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful vintage Italian gray marble stone bookends book holders.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Marble

Antique English Coromandel Bronze Mounted Book Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a rare and striking little book holder, with beautiful coromandel wood and brass mounts. It
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Console or Book Holder in Travertine and Glass, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Console or book holder in travertine and glass, circa 1970, 3 glass trays.  
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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