Chinese Book Display Stand

A stand for one book, at a height that suggests you read it on your feet.

This book display stand comes from China and is contemporary, made of huali wood. Stands like this are made to show an open book or folio at standing height, in a study, library or shop. Huali, a dense relative of rosewood, has long been prized by Chinese furniture makers. The design pares things down to a square-edged top with a recessed panel, carried on four long, slender legs. There are no stretchers and no ornament. The finish is nearly black, with a slight sheen along the edges. Forty-two inches high.

One book at a time seems to be the policy.