Esschert Design Cast Iron Cookbook Stand

by Esschert Design

Product Features

• Esschert Design cast-iron cookbook stand provides the perfect resting spot for any cookbook while keeping it open to exactly the page you need
• Practical and beautiful; an item you will want to proudly display
• This traditional Victorian cast-iron cookbook holder with an antique rust finish will be an elegant addition to your kitchen counter
• Just lay your book on this sturdy stand, and the weighted page holders will keep your pages laying flat and easy to read
• Measures 10-7/10 by 5-1/2 by 9 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 5.5 x 9 inches ; 4.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001E52X6E
• Item model number: CB7
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,503 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #50 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Kitchen Accessories > Cookbook Stands & Recipe Holders > Cookbook Stands

Product Description

Esschert Design is well known for garden products and some items, although not closely related to gardening, are just too great to exclude from a collection. This sturdy cast iron cookbook stand is one such item. As practical as it is beautiful, you will want to keep this item proudly on display. The rustic antique look will provide the perfect resting spot for any cookbook while holding it open to exactly the page you need. Item measures 10.7" x 5.5" x 9".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected..., January 14, 2009

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M. A. (MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Esschert Design Cast Iron Cookbook Stand (Lawn & Patio)

First,it is much smaller than I expected (the largest section on the shelf part is less than 1.5 inches); It also came with screws to attach the stand to the back, and the screws are too small so I had to replace them with ones that aren't cast iron. Also, be prepared for cheap string that knots for the page holders.

Once I got it put together, the piece is very eye-catching and very sturdy as cast iron should be. It is a good looking piece. I simply can't use it for its intended purpose because of its size--I am needing to display something thicker than it can handle.

In short, if you need a sturdy book holder and don't mind replacing the strings, this would be great for you. Just have some screws on hand.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE!, March 10, 2009

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V. Critz "thebigvee" (Myrtle Beach, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Esschert Design Cast Iron Cookbook Stand (Lawn & Patio)

When my FIRST stand arrived it was defective. It was lopsided with no way of correcting it so I sent it back. The SECOND one arrived and it was even worse than the first. I assume that it had been a return because the paint was worn off of the wing nut where someone probably tried to tighten it forcefully. I imagine they tried to make it sit right. This purchase was a frustrating waste of time. BUYER BEWARE!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars SKIP THIS ITEM! Don't Buy It!, June 10, 2009

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Michael's Opinions "Michael in Boston" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Esschert Design Cast Iron Cookbook Stand (Lawn & Patio)

If you want to use this stand as a recipe book holder... forget it. It will NEVER hold a book. The holder is attached to the stand by a very small piece of metal that bends, sags and WILL break. The first thing that happened when I opened this was... a piece fell on the floor that became separated in transit. The string isn't strong enough to fly a kite, never mind hold pieces of iron. I am using it on my desk to hold papers. It will hold a few piece of paper. I will not breathe on it or touch it as I was BARELY able to assemble it with the inferior parts that were included. It looks fine. It will not work as a Cookbook holder. BEWARE... You WILL be disappointed unless you ONLY want it as a decorative piece. If you actually want to use it as it is supposed to be used. FORGET IT!