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Period: Mid-20th Century
Three Spectacular Peter Giba Horse Sculptures Along With Three P Giba Head Sculp
Located in Buchanan, MI
Here are three brilliant, carved mahogany horse sculptures that display an uncanny talent for capturing the spirit of the animals. Carved with rare atte...
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George III Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Mahogany

Copper Sculptural Art Deco Bookends Midcentury, France, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Copper sculptural Art Deco bookends midcentury, France, 1930s. The pair has different sizes: 16 cm x 13cm and 17.5 cm x 14 cm.
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Copper

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous air of midcentury Lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any midcentury study or ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Lucite

Midcentury Danish Teak Bookends
Located in Vienna, AT
Made of teak in Denmakr in the early 1950s.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Teak

Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960 Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s bookends by noted Italian glass master Antonio da Ros. This matching pair measu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Art Glass

Art Deco Figural Ceramic Turkey Bookends in Taupe and Charcoal Grey Luster Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco ceramic bookends are signed, but the maker could not be identified, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1935 in the period Art Deco style....
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown amber colored owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid with a smooth back side a finish and a textural finish on the front. ...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Blown Glass

Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large amethyst and quartz geode mineral decorative bookends or paperweights, Spain, 1950s. The amethyst Quartz crystal stone has a soft purple color and the shine of the minerals cry...
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Spanish Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Art Deco Bookends in Ceramic with the Shape of Lion Heads
Located in London, GB
Two original Art Deco ceramic bookends depicting lion heads, attributed to Jan Schonk who designed for Royal pottery factory Gouda.
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Ceramic

Pair of 'Maschere' (Masks) Bookends by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful pair of 1950s 'Maschere' (Masks) bookends designed by the incomparable Piero Fornasetti. The bookends each depict a Greek theatrical mask, (tragedy), and are exe...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Fred Farr for Revere, Chromed Spring Steel Magazine Rack, Industrial Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
Industrial era, chromed spring steel magazine rack designed by Fred Farr for Revere of Rome, NY. Two curved spring form metal sheets press against a central ...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Design Line Inc. Bill Curry Stainless Modernist Cube Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very heavy and seemingly rare cube on cube stainless clad bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Stainless Steel

Just Andersen, Denmark, Two Rare Book Stands in Disko Metal with Seamen, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen, Denmark. Two rare book stands in disko metal with seamen, 1940s. Measures: 12 x 11.5 cm. One with crack, the other with a missing piece. Stamped.
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze and Cast Iron End of the Run Indian Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These heavy iron and bronze bookends are in wonderful condition. They are unsigned.
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American Adirondack Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

"Elizabethan Couple, " Male and Female Bronze Bookends by Jackson Co., Brooklyn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by the Wm. H. Jackson Company, which -- astonishingly -- has made high-quality objects from iron, bronze and brass since 1827 in Brooklyn -- this rare...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair of Dolphins Bronze Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of bronze dolphins bookends. The dolphin figurines are displayed hovering a wave Size: each 10" height x 3" x 5". Weight: heavy: 5lbs. 8.
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Italian Red Leather and Gold Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of red leather and gold embossed bookends, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great set for an office, library, bookshelf, etc. Dimension: 5.75" H   
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Italian Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Gold

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookend by Jamar
Located in Weiningen, CH
Beautiful pair of bronze bookends on marble by the famous French sculptor mostly made animals.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

1930s Art Deco Design Marble And Brass Woodcock Bookends
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bookend n the purest Art Deco style, pair of metal birds set on a marble pedestal.
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Era Chrome Bookends w. Book Reading Mystical Monk Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully unusual and artistic bookends by an unknown designer. This pair of mystical bookends from the Mid-Century Modern era shows two stylized monks in their habits. Sitting on...
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European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Modern Acrylic Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of clear acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Each measure: 6" Height.
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Acrylic, Lucite

Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Brass Bookends
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural brass Ben Seibel for Jenfred bookends, circa 1950s. A freeform, organic design in brass finish with applied patina that has deepened over time giving them an even more ric...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Lars Hellsten for Orreford Glass Elephant Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of large and heavy art-glass elephant bookends designed by Lars Hellsten for Orrefords, in vintage original condition both of them are signed.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Hollywood Regency Brass Rams Head Book Ends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A heavy solid brass pair of ram's head book ends circa 1960s. Probably Italian or French. Nice warm patina.
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Medieval Style & Excellent Condition Wooden Canon on Wheels Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and striking pair of handcrafted canon bookends. Nobody in his right mind will like warfare, but there is something so cool about the shape and the look and feel of Mediev...
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Dutch Medieval Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dog Bookends, Ravas
By Ravas
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends. A stylish silvered bronze figures of dogs by Ravas. The Breed of the dog looks like a Airedale Terrier, but not 100 percent sure. Each dog is signed and numbered,...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

1960s Artic Ice Art Glass Sculpture Elephant Bookends Lars Hellsten Orrefors
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Playful sculptures/bookends. Heavy glass crystal at 8 lbs. Ea. Both pieces are signed and retain original decals. No chips.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Rare & All Hand-Carved Wooden 1950's Fifties Soccer / Football Shoes Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative and coolest ever, soccer shoes bookends. All handcrafted from wood and wrought iron these highly decorative bookends come with wonderfu...
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European Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Curvy Stone Bookend in Yellow and Cream
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Creamy color stone bookend. Midcentury in form, this lovely bookend is the perfect way to add interest to any shelfie. With a flat back for holding up those heavy novels, and sloped ...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone

Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of tribal figural carved wood head bookends. They are in awesome vintage condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. If you are looking for unique bookends...
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Tribal Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Modernist Flèches Bookends
Located in Hanover, MA
Cast iron (blackened and gilt) bookends in modernist neoclassical style of Arbus, Poillerat and Royere.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Fish Bookends by Blenko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass fish bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a smooth finish and front side a textural finish.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Bookends Young Satyrs by C. Charles on Marble Base, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French Art Deco bookends Young Satyrs by C. Charles on marble base, 1930 Lovely pair of Art Deco bookends with lying young satyrs by the French artist C. Charles. These wonderful, p...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Spelter

Divine Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dogs and Lucite Bookends
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful set of Asian foo dog bookends constructed of hand carved antique sculptures mounted on Lucite forms. A stylish combination of old and modern.
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Chase Walter Von Nessen Horse Bookends Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
Extremely rare set of chase Equestrian bookends sculpture designed by Walter Von Nessen in 1932. Industrial Design incorporated with the latest mat...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Steer Horn Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair of steer horns set on clear Lucite bases. Great as bookends or home decor. Measures: Base 6" wide 7.5"deep (Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer).      ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Horn

Hagenauer Style Horse Bust Bookends, Walnut and Brass, Austria, ca. 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of minimalist bookends from dated to the 1940s/1950s, showcasing exquisite horse heads. In the style reminiscent of Atelier Werkstätte Hagenauer, these bookends are fashioned ...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Hawaiian Male and Female Bookends, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of Hawaiian Mid-Century Modern bookends feature skillfully carved male and female busts that have been coated in a sand/plaster finish further enhancing their antiqued look...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Cast Glass Lalique Mascot Style Art Deco Horse Head Bookends
Located in Ferndale, MI
Period Art Deco equestrian horse head bookends in frosted finish cast glass .
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American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of African Bronze Bookends Warrior in the Style of Hagenauer, circa 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of African bronze bookends warrior in the style of Hagenauer, circa 1930s Wooden base. Original condition.   
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carl Auböck Bookends #4100 in a Patina and Polish Brass Mix
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic pair of Carl Auböck bookends in a patina and polish brass mix.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Iconic Midcentury Gender Symbol / Sex Bookends by C. Jere
Located in San Diego, CA
Original pair of midcentury sculptures / bookends featuring the universal symbols for male and female (Sexes) signed by C. Jere, circa 1960s The pieces are made of heavy metal with a gold leaf-like finish and have a wonderful, worn vintage patina. Each symbol is approx. 7" tall and sits upon a 4" x 4" base. These iconic 1960s Curtis Jere gender symbol bookends...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

"Girl and Goose, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ritts Astrolite Modern Abstract Lucite Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good pair of Ritts Astrolite Lucite bookends,  of an abstract, modernist design with pierced central openings. Height: circa 6 3/4 in. Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Lucite

Signed Bob McKnight Art Deco Green Plaster Bookends
By Bob McKnight
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully style Art Deco bookends. Signed "A Bob McKnight design.
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American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Bookends, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare two dimensional bookends depicting two rearing stallions. Both are totally authentic and originate from the 1930s. These fabulous Art Deco bookends rest on a ma...
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English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Chrome

Lucite Tortoise Celluloid Streamline Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Midcentury Lucite tortoise celluloid streamline handmade Book ends, high style construction.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Acrylic, Lucite

1950's Patinated Iron Jax Sculpture Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1950's pair of patinated cast iron Jax bookend / sculptures.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair Frankart Parrot Bird Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Pair art deco Silver Finish Frankart co Parrot Book ends 1930's with gun metal bases
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends
By Rosalie Roos Wiener
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Nouveau pair of Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends A pair of Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends, circa 1930, by Rosalie Roos Wiener, decor...
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American Art Nouveau Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Rare Bookmatched Black Petrified Wood Polished Monolithic Bookends
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good weight, bookmatched, felted on two edges. Measured while set together, which is 10 inch wide.
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American Post-Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

Pair of Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid with a smooth back side a finish and a textural finish on the front. Very cool deco...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Blown Glass

Large Jacks Polished Steel Book End or Decorative Objects
Located in Westport, CT
Large handmade polished steel Jacks book ends decorative arts, circa 1940s.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron, Steel

1930 Bookends in Solid Rosewood with Its Saint Gobain Block of Glass
By Bernard Richters, Saint Gobain
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural bookends in the style of Bernard Richter’s. In solid rosewood, it is heavy, with a beautiful old patina. The block of glass is from Saint G...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood, Glass

Ship Bookends by Blenko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass ship bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a smooth finish and front side a textural finish.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

"Child Knights, " Very Rare Set of Art Deco Bookends by Henry Richards Tile Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Enrobed in a delicious, rich caramel glaze, this set of whimsical yet dignified bookends depict a child knight, complete with helmet and shield, astride a donkey. The donkey is show...
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Cast Polished Bronze Sterling Bronze Co. Cherub Bookends, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
ATA1390 A pair of polished bronze cherub bookends signed by the New York maker Sterling Bronze Co. Overall: 3-1/2" h. x 5" w. x 4" d. Please c...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Blenko Glass Fish Bookends
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A pair of midcentury Blenko fish bookends.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

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