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Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Argelato, BO
special decoration. This is the case of this bookend on which the face of Two-Fronted Janus is imprinted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends. Expressive faces with glass eyes gives these bookends a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Petrified Wood Mineral Specimen Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of petrified wood mineral specimen sculpture bookends, each with two polished faces. Dealer
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20th Century Unknown Other Bookends

Materials

Wood

REmix vol. 5 Bookend Tiger Lily
By Belén Moneo
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Belén Moneo has faced the challenge of converting old legs in stock into a limited edition of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

REmix vol. 5 Bookend Tiger Lily
REmix vol. 5 Bookend Tiger Lily
H 31 in W 41 in D 9 in
Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
Located in Topeka, KS
seen many pairs of tribal figural bookends but these with the head and face only are very unusual. From
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of 2 Small Fin Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of 2 Small Fin Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 8 x D 6 x H 13 cm Materials
Category

2010s Australian Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Large Fin Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Large Fin Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 12 x D 8 x H 16 cm Materials
Category

2010s Australian Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

American Aestheticism, Griffoul Foundry Sculptural Bronze Bookends, Early XX C.
By M. Peinlich
Located in New York, NY
A charming set of bronze bookends. One of the bookends depicts a figure of a young girl with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carved Soapstone Bookends with Chinese Figures and Teapot Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and intricately carved Chinese soapstone bookends depicting Asian seated figures and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Stone

Pair Of Antique Fox Bookends, English, Brass, Decorative, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique fox bookends. An English, brass decorative book rest, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Bookends Gift Tema E Variazioni N. 171 Black/White/Red Metal
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
first bookends. The mix of images with their functional design make these accessories the most gracious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Cast Brass & Cold Painted Bookends with Perched Owls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1925. The front faces of the bookends were
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Marly Horse Bookends, French, Grand Tour, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Marly Horse bookends. A French, bronze and slate Grand Tour book rest
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Bookends

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, Asian, Pine, Figural Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative bookends. An Asian, stained pine figural book rest, dating to
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Bookends

Materials

Pine

Late 19th century pair of Black Forest carved walnut bookends, Circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A Fine Pair of Black Forest Carved Walnut Bookends, Circa 1900 This decorative and rare pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
beneath a quality glaze Bold, sitting dog with overt Oriental influence Great detail to the face and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Trompe L'oeil Faux Leather Bound Book Panels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cupping to the book face fronts, chips & losses to the corners, and expected wear to the leather spines
Category

Late 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Leather

Travertine 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt, Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any bookshelf or library
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Sonic Bookends - Handmade Contemporary Glass Bookends - Customizable
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
and light to create serene spatial environments. The bookends feature hand cut and polished faces and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Septarian Dragon Egg Geode Bookends - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Large bookends made from a sectarian geode, also known as "dragon egg" or "dragon stone". The
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

ODYV French Art Deco Ceramic Pigeons Bookends, 1930s
By ODYV
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends by Odyv, France, 1930s. Two pigeons face to face. Measures: Each - Height
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends featuring Scottish Terriers Dogs
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a set of Art Deco bookends featuring Scottish Terriers. The Scottie is very detailed and
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

20th Century Pair of Alabaster and Marble Bookends Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Alabaster and marble bookends representing the figures of monks seated on a throne reading a book
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

"Whispering with the Sphynx", Stunning, Rare Art Deco Bookends, France
By Marcel Guillard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual in conception and stunning in color, this pair of bookends from France -- unlike other
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Highly Decorative Pair of Hand-Carved Art Deco Era, Wooden Sitting Bear Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
face, no matter where you decide to place them. Again good value for money and worldwide delivery from
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
countless inkwells, bookends, lamps and other accessories for the desk, but the letter opener just never
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Austrian Bronze Rabbits Signed R. Desset
Located in San Francisco, CA
verdigris bronze complimenting the serpentine bases. Some fine incised details on the faces and ears of the
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture with Bearded Mask Motif
By Fulper Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in streaky hues of blue, green and burnt sienna, this rare, wedge-shaped bookend
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Asian blue art pottery cats, ceramic cat statues that face each other. Lovely vivid shade of glossy blue
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Robert Wuersch Ceramic and Walnut Wall Clock
By Robert Wuersch Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome ceramic and walnut midcentury modern wall clock with face in olive green glaze and black
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

1950s Agate Geode Stone Bowl, Paperweight or Book Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely natural geode stone bowl, bookend or paperweight, Spain, 1950s. This agate geode rock has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stone, Agate

Remix Vol 5. Bookshelf, Limited Edition by Belén Moneo
By Belén Moneo
Located in Geneve, CH
. Belén Moneo has faced the challenge of converting old legs in stock into a limited edition of
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
candelabra centered with a clock, the porcelain face signed F. Berthoud, Paris; Below two "leather-bookends
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Alias SEC TOR008 Tower Cupboard in Lacquered Aluminum by Alfredo Häberli
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
methacrylate. Handles and 2 bracket bookends in chromed steel wire and height adjustable feet in grey plastic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cupboards

Materials

Aluminum

Charred End Table in Loblolly Pine with Single Drawer and Triangular Legs
By Moran Woodworked Furniture, Michael Moran and Celia Gibson
Located in Gallatin, NY
and golden. A single deep drawer opens with a gentle pull from underneath the drawer's face. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Cold Painted Bronze Study entitled "Ectasy" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Study "Wanda" By Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using
Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Sun Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze entitled Louise by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek
By Leo Jiranek, Donald Deskey
Located in Hanover, MA
and possibly manufactured by J.B. Van Sciver Co. of Camden, NJ. Unsigned. The design is bookended as
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Bronzed Plaster Head of an American Indian
Located in Hudson, NY
great attention paid to the face, eyes and mood created. The surface is very clean and quite well
Category

Early 20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze entitled "Charlotte" by Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Entitled "Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl
Category

20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Veronica" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th C Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Entitled "Garland Dancer" by Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Modesty" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a
Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th C Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "The Harvest" by J Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Rare Art Deco Bookends, Indian Sculptures in Meditating Position on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
create these bookends probably traveled through Indonesia or India. These creative minds came back full
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Great Pair of Piero Fornasetti Lion Face Bookends
By Fornasetti
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Dramatic pair of lion face black and white lithographed metal bookends by Italian visual master
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookends

Great Pair of Piero Fornasetti Cat Face Bookends
By Fornasetti
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Beautiful black and white yellow eyed cat faces bookends, enameled images on metal. Fornasetti
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookends

Pair of Male Sculptural Glass Bookends in the Manner of Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Unusual pair of sculptural glass bookends with male faces in the manner of Lalique. Good vintage
Category

Late 20th Century European Bookends

Materials

Glass

Bookend Set 7
By Maria Park
Located in New York, NY
address the tension between image and experience, and between projection and presence. In her Bookend Sets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Plexiglass

Bookend Set 7
Bookend Set 7
H 8.5 in W 24 in D 8 in
Bookend Set 5
By Maria Park
Located in New York, NY
address the tension between image and experience, and between projection and presence. In her Bookend Sets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Plexiglass

Bookend Set 5
Bookend Set 5
H 8.5 in W 24 in D 8 in
Bookend Set 6
By Maria Park
Located in New York, NY
address the tension between image and experience, and between projection and presence. In her Bookend Sets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Plexiglass

Bookend Set 6
Bookend Set 6
H 8.5 in W 24 in D 8 in
Bookends Set 4
By Maria Park
Located in New York, NY
address the tension between image and experience, and between projection and presence. In her Bookend Sets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Plexiglass

Bookends Set 4
Bookends Set 4
H 8.5 in W 36 in D 8 in
Bookend Set 8
By Maria Park
Located in New York, NY
address the tension between image and experience, and between projection and presence. In her Bookend Sets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Plexiglass

Bookend Set 8
Bookend Set 8
H 8.5 in W 24 in D 8 in
Gorgoneion Pinky Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Pink Sapphire
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Gorgoneion was worn as a protective amulet by Athena, warding off evil. Here the Gorgoneion face is bookended
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Art Deco Era Alabaster Bookends with Male Faces
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco era 1930s pair of bookends with alabaster relief male faces.
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Stunning Mid-Century Baccarat Crystal Face Bookends Designed by R.Rigot
By Robert Rigot, Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
These pair of Mid-Century Baccarat R. Rigot crystal face bookends features a stylized face of a man
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Find many varieties of an authentic bookend face available at 1stDibs. Each bookend face for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and bronze. There are 76 variations of the antique or vintage bookend face you’re looking for, while we also have 34 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bookend face, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bookend face made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Henry Wilson, Josef Lorenzl and Collection Particulière each produced at least one beautiful bookend face that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bookend Face?

Prices for a bookend face start at $69 and top out at $24,966 with the average selling for $1,041.