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Bookends For Sale
Aus-Ben Studios Black Labrador Dog Head Bookends, United States, circa 1987
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Aus-Ben Studios Black Labrador Dog Head Bookends, United States, circa 1987. Original label to the bottom of one example.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Resin
Animal pinewood Bookends, Netherlands, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pinewood bookends handmade in the 1980s, from the Netherlands, representing two yaks in a brutalist, almost naïve style.
Overall good condition.
Carved and signed "Rudolf" in th...
Category
1980s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Bookends
Materials
Pine
Pair of Space Age Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of space gge bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, circa 1970's.
The set is in very good vintage condition with no cracks and measures 16"W x 8"D x 8"H. Cool and functio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Bookends
Materials
Plastic
Ben Seibel by Jenfred-Ware Mid-Century Modern Brass Sculptural Dumbbell Bookends
Located in St. Louis, MO
Ben Seibel MCM sculptural dumbbell brass plated bookends with handles, designed for Jenfred-Ware and marketed for Raymor c.1950s. Nice vintage condition...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
F.lli Mannelli Pair of Bookends in Rapolano Travertine Marble, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of stone bookends by Fratelli Manelli.
Made from exquisite Rapolano Travertine, a type of Italian travertine known for its distinctive cream color and delicate veining.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant bookends. The pair are very handsome and ready to hold some of your heaviest books, at 2.8 pounds each they pack a lot of power.
Well suited for any d...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Solid Bronze Hagenauer Style Sculptural Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco solid bronze Hagenauer Style Bookends.
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Nautical Solid Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of Heavy Solid Brass Seashell Bookends. Very good quality, nice casting details. Overall good condition. ready to use
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair French Mixed Metal Ram Bookends/Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-760 pair pewter and brass large ram bookends/sculptures.
Category
1960s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Alexandre Kéléty. France 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bronze Cat Sculpture Bookends, by Alexandre Kelety. France 1925. Fantastic details.
Biography
He was active as an artist, sculptor, paint...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Wood Donkey Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends hand carved into the shape of donkey heads. Each donkey has ears that stand at attention and a dark walnut finish. Marked Made in Haiti -1953.
Dimensio...
Category
Early 20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
English Brass Dolphin Intertwined Trident Doorstop, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass winged dolphin intertwined trident doorstop resting on molded edge rectangular base, Early 19th Century.
Category
1840s English George IV Antique Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage Murano Glass Millefiori Bookends
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of millefiori (thousand flowers) bookends have multi color murine flowers suspended in clear, heavy Murano glass. Oval shape with flat base and flat inside ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron sculptural jacks bookends in a chocolate brown. Could also be used as doorstops. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Wooden Bookends
Located in High Point, NC
These original bookends, originating from 20th-century France, showcase expert carving into smooth, L-shaped geometric figures. Accompanied by bottle-like wooden containers, they pro...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Rare Pink & White Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of pink and white geode bookends, circa 1980s. The set is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks.
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookends
Materials
Rock Crystal
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco gilt bronze rabbit, hare sculpture bookends - Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Mounted over Black Belgium marble Bases. Signed Ed. M. Sandoz and Foundry Susse Freres Edition Paris.
E...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Bronze
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 the silvered bronze patina is a great. The base is a dark green marble that just makes those dogs "pop".
Wonderful cast silvered Bronze scottie dog bookends...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)
By Franjou
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)
An attractive pair of matching Art Deco bookends signed Franjou, pseudonym of the famous French sculptor Hippolyte ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Boys Bookends in bronce and Marble, France , Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Silvestre / Susse Fes Ej. Paris
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pu...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/ Indians, by Judd Co. ca. 1910
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
These highly detailed and richly painted exemplifies the quality work of the Judd Company. Known for their bookends which were made from 1910-1930, that gre...
Category
1910s American Other Vintage Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Bookends by Wayne Husted, USA, 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Bookends by Wayne Husted, USA, 1960's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Ceramic Bookends - Nymph And Satyr By Le Faguays
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely rare pair of Art Deco crackle glazed bookends circa 1925 with a sitting faun or satyr and nymph by the famous french artist Pierre Le Faguays. Signed to the base . Good...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Elephant bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. no Label. In fine condition, no issues.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Glass
Studio Crafted Wood Heart Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Sweet pair of Studio Crafted Wood Heart Bookends for the book lover in your life. Solid carved wood.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Equestrian Horse Iron, Brass Trophy Bookends Stamped P.M.C, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Equestrian Horse Iron, Brass Trophy Bookends Stamped P.M.C, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of equestrian-themed iron and brass trophy bookends stamped P.M.C. . Each bookend...
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Bronze Plated Irish Setter Bookends C.1940
Located in Fort Washington, MD
A pair of original bronze plated Irish Setter bookends.
Perfect for styling a bookcase or decorating an office
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bird Book Ends C1930s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A delightful pair of French Art Deco bird book ends C1930s. A charming male and female couple in bronze patinated spelter perched on marble L-shaped plinths. In good vintage conditi...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Cast Bronze Reclining Nude Sculptures/Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-720 heavy cast bronze nude sculptures/bookends
Initialed on bottom CR.
Category
1930s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Contemporary Carved Column Bookends- a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Contemporary bookends. A beautiful deep red on a carved wooden column. A chic and simple design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. QUICK...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Blue and Yellow Metal Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An awesome pair of pop art styled mid-century modern bookends. They are a stacked combo of metal circles and squares painted in yellow and blue that are heavy enough to hold up most...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Monogram Bookends Letter L by L.E Mason Co. model PG1401
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art Deco bookends monogrammed with the letter L, circa 1940's excellent condition very light wear, produced by L.E Mason Company.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Rare Rookwood Raven Bookends, 1940s, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare ceramic Rookwood Raven bookends, mid-1940s, USA. Turquoise crackle glaze.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Pottery
Crystal and Brass Bookend by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal and Brass Bookend by Dainte
Dimensions: D 19 x W 18 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Crystal and brass.
The multifaceted triangular bookend is brilliantly designed with light-bending c...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s
By A.E.L.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and 28. Mounted Over Russian Onix.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
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 elephant sculptures carvings.
A wonderful quality pair of French Art Deco style hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
1930s Art Deco R. Vramant Muscular Semi Nude Male Runner Bronze Tone Bookends
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of classical form Art Deco semi nude male athletic runner bookends on white alabaster bases. Attributed to artist R. Vramant, France 1930s. Made of Spelter with bronze plating....
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Alabaster, Spelter
SAND bookend in Sandstone & Limestone by Meble Matters
Located in Singapore, SG
Crafted with care and precision, this bookend showcases the unique characteristics of sandstone and limestone. The captivating grains and textures of these natural stones create a st...
Category
2010s Singaporean Modern Bookends
Materials
Limestone, Sandstone
Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome golf bookends featuring brass club and ball with nice detail. Thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching. Great for the golfer or man cave or she shed. Very go...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Brass and Green Marble Eagle Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage pair of eagle bookends, dating to the early 20th century. The bookends feature brass eagles affixed to green marble bases. The eagles appear to be in mid-flight, wi...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco bookends with standing nudes Meditation by Fayral Pierre le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends with standing nudes Meditation
Signed by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry, France ca. 1930
Art Metal with green patina on Belgian Black marble base.
Literature:
Bronzes, sculptors and founders, H. Berman, Abage.
Art Deco and other figures, Brian Catley, Antique collectors club.
The dictionary of sculptors in bronze, James Mackay...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Classic Art Nude Bronze Bookends
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Classic Art Nude Bronze Bookends
Early 20th century Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brass and Wooden Apples Bookends
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage brass and wooden apple bookends.
Beautiful bookends, each with a wooden apple sculpture with a brass apple stem and leaf, mounted on brass bases....
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s
By Paul Jouve
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco pair of panther bookends. Silvered bronze and marble. Made in France, 1920s. Both stamped France. Heavy marble bookends.
In the style of Paul Jouve. They will give a chic lo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 1930s Oak Bookends by Heals
By Heal's
Located in London, London
Bookends
Oak
By Heals
Both with Heals lozenge
U.K 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Oak
Brass Modernist Deco Style Gazelle Bookends Sculptures, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Brass Modernist Deco Style Gazelle bookends sculptures, a pair
Offered for sale is a pair of brass gazelle art deco or modernist style bookends or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.
By C. Charles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.
With Patrouilleau foundry mark.
Silvered bronze on a marble base.
France 1925.
Literature:
The dictionary of sculptors in bronze, James...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Decorative Bookends, Italian, Marble, Book Rest, Classical, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative bookends. An Italian, marble book rest in classical taste, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Fascinating decorative bookends with a str...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Style Pair Bronze Peacock Bookends on Black Marble Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Art Deco Style Pair Bronze Peacock Bookends on Marble Base.
Hollywood Regency pair of cast metal gilt bronze peacock book ends on black marble...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Boho Branch Cross Section Bookends
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage Boho bookends. A chic rough cut cross section of a thick branch. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Bookends
Materials
Wood
Art Deco bronze deer bookends by Georges Raoul Garreau, 1930.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze deer bookends signed by Georges Raoul Garreau.
Marked Bronze.
Green patinated bronze.
Belgian Black marble base.
France 1930.
...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1960s Rusty Jack Bookend Style George Nelson Design Line Calif
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Jack Bookend Style George Nelson Design Line Calif
Selling as vintage rustic condition
4.75 tall x 6.25 w x 5.25 d
Original Unrestored Vintage Condition
See images.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Painted Wood Zig-Zag Bookends, Mid 20th C
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Painted Wood Zig-Zag Bookends mounted on marble bases, mid-20th century.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
A pair of Art Deco Book Ends - Spelter and Marble - Birds
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco period bookends, with sculptures of pheasant birds. The figurines are made of bronze color patinated spelter (zinc alloy). The plinths are made of Porto Nero Marbl...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s.
Signed by french artist Bertin.
Silvered Bronze sculptures mounted over black and golden marble bases.
Excellent conditions.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th century Regule and Marble Adam Feron Bookend, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Pair of painted spelter bookends on a marble base dating from the 1930s representing a monk and a geisha. Adam Feron signature on each character.
Paint faded in some places but overa...
Category
1930s French Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Alpha and Omega Brass Bookends, Germany, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful brass book ends with great patina.
The Greek letters Alpha and Omega (beginning and end).
Produced in Germany, 1960s.
Great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique, New and Vintage Bookends
A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.
Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.
If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.
Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.
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