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Iconic Midcentury Gender Symbol / Sex Bookends by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Original pair of midcentury sculptures / bookends featuring the universal symbols for male and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Horse Bookend
Located in Irving, TX
Revered throughout the Han dynasty for its majestic strength, the horse remains an enduring symbol
Category
2010s Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Horse Bookend
Located in Irving, TX
Revered throughout the Han dynasty for its majestic strength, the horse remains an enduring symbol
Category
2010s Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Brass Bookends Featuring Native American Brave
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Pair of Native American Indian Scout bookends in cast brass by Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
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20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage English Brass Lion and Unicorn Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Brass Lion and Unicorn Bookends Made in England. The Lion and Unicorn are symbols in the
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Vintage 1950s British Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bookends attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in BARCELONA, ES
their timeless charm and historical significance. They are more than just bookends; they are symbols of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Sheldon Rose AlphaSculpt Typesetter Block Sculpture Bookend
By Tiffany & Co., Jonathan Adler, Sheldon Rose
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed Sheldon Rose (American 20th Century) Typesetter cube sculpture, can also be used as bookend
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Italian Brass Bookends in the style of Gabriella Crespi, 1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
These Italian Brass Bookends, crafted in the style of Gabriella Crespi during the 1970s, stand as
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Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s
By Sheldon Rose
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Mid Century Modern typographic cube sculptures or bookends designed by Sheldon Rose circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
H 4 in W 4 in D 4 in
Contemporary Handmade Brass Bookend "Hippos" in Ancient Greek Forms by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
"Althaea Series", a collection of four bookends in brass Inspired by ancient Greek symbols and forms. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
H 6.82 in W 5.63 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends.
Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from Japan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Gold, Iron
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
Stone
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
Art Deco Ram's Head Bookends by Cornell Foundry, circa 1930-FREE SHIPPING
By Cornell
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Art Deco bookends of stylized ram's heads manufactured by the Cornell Foundry in New York in
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Copper
H 5.75 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls are
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
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H 7 in W 3.1 in D 2.8 in
Pair of Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast iron elephant heads bookends.
Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear Bronze Bookend Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern stock market bookend sculpture brass bear on a solid marble base. These iconic
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
William McDonald for Rookwood Pottery Collie Dog Bookends, circa 1926
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This handsome pair of American art pottery bookends were designed by William McDonald, (1864-1931
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts More Desk Accessories
Materials
Pottery
Russian Brass Imperial-era Double-headed Eagle Bookend, 19th century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A perfect addition to your imperial library, the center of this Russian brass bookend features a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of English Bookends in the Shape of a Camel
Located in London, GB
Antique pair of English bookends in the shape of a camel. Beautifully cast in bronze, each camel is
Category
Antique 1890s English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Large Silver Peacock Stand, Antique Pair of Decoration Object Home Decor Bird
Located in Hampshire, GB
table, sideboards or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! While representing different
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Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal
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H 4.93 in W 4.93 in D 12.6 in
Set of three Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago black
By Lips Vago
Located in Milano, IT
iconic symbols of design ingenuity and practicality from an era that embraced both style and substance
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
the antlers of a deer. They're considered to be good omens and potent symbols of joy, longevity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tall Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting circa 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. A symbol of strength and beauty, Lotus flowers can grow in even the harshest conditions and still
Category
Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
object or bookend, circa mid 20th century.
Beautiful elegant art Deco Hollywood Regency style cast brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Karl Hagenauer Josephine Baker Bronze Dancer Figurine 13"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
, ashtrays, candlesticks, bookends, hood ornaments and lamp bases. Other larger sculptures in wood and metal
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug for Kitchen, Foyer, Bathroom or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
bookend the central design. Each panel features two mihrabs, or prayer niches, within crab halos. Inside
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Abundance" Lalique Crystal
By Lalique
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
of 99, this being number 47. The foot has the etched trademark signature with the copyright symbol
Category
Early 2000s French Glass
Materials
Crystal
Cainus fratri necem molitur (Cain kills his brother), Plate I from Battles from
By Antonio Tempesta
Located in Middletown, NY
flight by the violence, and in the recess between the figures of Cain and Abel we see a hound, a symbol
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Craftsman Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
pendant design along with a variety of protection symbols, including diamonds, latch-hooks, and hands-on
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman.
This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Metal, Iron
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H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Hammered Arts & Crafts Blacked Metal Owl Bookends by Goberg, Hugo Berger
By Goberg
Located in Lisse, NL
Artistic pair of bookends by famous German metal worker.
These rare and double sided 'Goberg' owl
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Metal
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H 6.2 in W 5 in D 4.2 in
Gorgoneion Pinky Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Pink Sapphire
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
protective symbol for centuries, spanning countries from Greece to Japan. In the Greek tradition the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Curtis Jere Male/ Female Symbol Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bookends or sculptures by Curtis Jere in the shape of male and female symbols, in gilt
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Sex Symbol Sculpture Bookends
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sex Symbol bookends designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House in the United States circa 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Signed Curtis Jere "Male & Female" Bookends
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Curtis Jere sex symbol bookends are made of gilt gold metal and are signed.
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Signed Curtis Jere "Male & Female" Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of Curtis Jere sculptural sex symbol bookends made of gilt gold metal with signature
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Nice vintage pair of hand carved marble elephant bookends.
Vintage bookshelf decor elephants
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Bookends
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Vintage Borghese Eagle Bookends with Black Base
By Borghese
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage plaster cast American Eagle bookends. The bookends were designed by
Category
20th Century Italian Federal Bookends
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Borghese Eagle Bookends with Black Base
By Borghese
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage plaster cast American Eagle bookends. The bookends were designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Federal Bookends
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends by Baldwin Brass
By Baldwin Brass
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a set of vintage brass eagle bookends. Each bookend depicts a wingspread eagle clutching
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage American Eagle Bookends by Baldwin Brass
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a set of vintage brass eagle bookends. Each bookend depicts a wingspread eagle clutching
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cast Iron Bald Eagle Bookends, circa 1950s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of cast iron eagle bookends from the 1950s. These bookends each feature a perched
Category
Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage "1776" Brass American Eagle Bookends by Colonial Virginia
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
These appealing vintage brass bookends depict a bald eagle preparing for flight after perching on a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Beautiful and unusual pair of marble bookends, the two doves, notoriously a symbol of peace
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Bronze-Mounted Bovine Horn Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
bookends on any surface. Cattle horns were a symbol of affluence during the 19th century, and to display
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Belle Époque Bookends
Materials
Horn
Vintage "1776" Brass American Eagle Bookends by Colonial Virginia
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
These appealing vintage brass bookends depict a bald eagle preparing for flight after perching on a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage "1776" Brass American Eagle Bookends by Colonial Virginia
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
These appealing vintage brass bookends depict a spread-wing bald eagle perched on a rectangular
Category
Vintage 1970s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a beautiful pair of spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Bookends Bull and Bear Stockmarket Brass Statues on Marble
Located in Van Nuys, CA
bull symbol represents a market in which prices are rising, and investors are optimistic about the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Curtis Jere "Male and Female" Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Curtis Jere bookends in the form of the symbols for male and female. The pieces have an
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends 1950's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury Italian hand-carved alabaster owl bookends.
Hand carved alabaster owls hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Alabaster, Carrara Marble
Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a beautiful pair of spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a beautiful pair of spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a beautiful pair of spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a beautiful pair of spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage "1776" Brass American Eagle Bookends by Colonial Virginia, 1972
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
These appealing vintage brass bookends depict a spread-wing bald eagle perched on a rectangular
Category
Vintage 1970s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Ram's Head Bookends by Cornell Foundry, circa 1930
By Cornell
Located in San Francisco, CA
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These cast Art Deco bookends of stylized ram's heads were manufactured by the Cornell
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Copper
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of symbols bookends available for sale. The range of distinct symbols bookends — often made from metal, stone and brass — can elevate any home. Symbols bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Symbols bookends made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made symbols bookends over the years, but those made by Curtis Jere, Goberg and Virginia Metalcrafters are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for symbols bookends start at $106 and top out at $42,000 with the average selling for $754.
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