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Folding, Expandable Bookrack/Bookend: Have They Any Other Name?

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by wlwhittier, Jul 5, 2022.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    These things have intrigued me since childhood. Dad's Mom had one, and so I've picked 'em up when I could. Even on eBay they're called...folding, expandable book racks or book ends.

    There must have been a colloquial name for them, other than the strictly descriptive in my title. Anyone? Thanks for lookin', anyway!

    The first is Oak, probably home-made. Strictly functional, sturdily crafted.
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    This is Brass, factory made but without any maker's mark. Undecorated save for the border on the end panels. The hinge points are machined brass castings.
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    wlwhittier, Jul 5, 2022
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I'm going to call them book huggers. :D
     
    Bronwen, Jul 5, 2022
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  3. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hubby has a set just like your initial pair shown!
     
    Aquitaine, Jul 5, 2022
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    So...NOT home-made! Utilitarian household furniture...good to know, Aquitaine...Thanks!
     
    wlwhittier, Jul 5, 2022
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    On this side of the pond it is called a bookslide.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 6, 2022
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  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Excellent, AJ...
    Thank you very much!
     
    wlwhittier, Jul 6, 2022
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  7. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    around here retired men had nothing else to do so they turned to wood working. I have seen several in my area that I think were made by the same man.
     
    Lark, Jul 6, 2022
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  8. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    I know about that...
    I know about that...my Dad made boxes from wood. Amazingly fitted an' finished; wooden jewelry. One of these days I'll post pics of a few of them...promise!
     
    wlwhittier, Jul 6, 2022
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  9. milestoneks

    milestoneks Active Member

    Commonly called a book rack, opposed to a bookend.
     
    milestoneks, Jul 9, 2022
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