Vintage Hand Carved Wood Folding Book Stand Rehal Bible Quran Cookbook Lectern

$45 · Offered by eBay

Beautiful carved wooden folding book stand featuring ornate floral and leaf openwork throughout. The interlocking X-style design opens to create a raised cradle for holding a book and folds nearly flat for convenient storage. Traditionally known as a rehal or book rest, this style of stand can be used for a Bible, Quran, other religious or devotional books, cookbooks, reading books, or as a decorative book display. The detailed pierced carving gives it a warm rustic, boho and global-inspired look that also works beautifully as home décor. Approximate measurements shown in photos: • About 15" long when folded • About 6" wide at the lower section Please review measurement photos for additional sizing. No maker, country of origin, or specific wood type is being attributed. Keywords: carved wood book stand, folding book stand, rehal, rahle, Bible stand, Quran stand, scripture stand, cookbook holder, book rest, wooden lectern, devotional book holder, prayer book stand, hand carved wood, ornate carving, floral carved wood, rustic decor, boho decor, global decor, religious decor, book display

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