Pixel art illustration of a lectern in chunky voxel game style

Minecraft Java Item ID

Lectern ID

Lectern is a decorative block available in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It is used to detail and furnish builds, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:lectern.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:lectern

Lectern Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Lectern

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:lectern 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:lectern 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Lectern

Crafting Recipe

Cherry Slab	Cherry Slab	Cherry Slab
	Bookshelf
	Cherry Slab

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Lectern.

Bamboo Slab	Bamboo Slab	Bamboo Slab
	Bookshelf
	Bamboo Slab

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Lectern.

Mangrove Slab	Mangrove Slab	Mangrove Slab
	Bookshelf
	Mangrove Slab

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Lectern.

Lectern has 12 crafting recipes in the source data; the first 3 are shown.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Lectern instantly.

Build With Lectern

minecraft:lectern is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Lectern in Minecraft

Lectern is a decorative block available in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.11. It is used to detail and furnish builds, and is listed in the official item registry under minecraft:lectern.

Lectern Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:lectern 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:lectern 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:lectern 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:lectern

Lectern FAQ

What is the item ID for Lectern?

The item ID for Lectern is minecraft:lectern. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Lectern in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:lectern 1 to give the nearest player one Lectern. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Lectern can stack in one slot?

Lectern stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Lectern?

Lectern is crafted on a crafting table with 4 cherry slabs and 1 bookshelf, which yields 1 Lectern.