Large tabletop swaying (rocking) bookstand.

The rounded base supports allow an easily adjustable rotation so as to get the optimum inclination for reading comfort.

I wanted a bookstand for reading in bed or armchair or couch. After constructing a rough the first model I tried it in bed and armchair. In both cases the thing was resting uncomfortably on my belly. I realized that the supports should be much higher than I initially thought. If you click on the small icon under the image at far left you can see the measures that are required for effective comfort. For a normal non obese adult, the lowest part of the inclined reading plane must be at least 22cm above floor level. I also realized that the inclination of the reading plane should be adjustable. Therefore I added the rotating side flaps, adjustable with the brass knobs. They can be set in 5 positions, 2 for higher and 2 for lower inclination. The photos here show them in the first mor reclined position.
On top I placed a narrow horizontal table that can be used to place pencils, cups and other small objects.

The 3 bookstands here left and under are entirely made on wood prepared, worked up, decorated, cut and varnished so as to look like wood inlays. The second bookstand below is also decorated with old ceramic tiles which are also faked. Actually the central piece (central image below) is made of only one wood panel. The tiles are made on this panel by covering their surface with a thin layer of plaster, varnish, colour and final varnishing. The cracks and defects (not visible in the photos) are added with various small tools.

The 3 bookstands have the same design and dimensions, except for slight differences in the horizontal shelf.