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Antique Craftsman Maple Library Step Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
edges. A lovely piece that can be used as a ladder or accent shelf.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Ladders

Materials

Maple

Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a two level shelving unit. Conjuring images of bricolage, this time-traveled object displays a nostalgic patina; scuff...
Category

20th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
H 59.1 in W 47.2 in D 21.7 in
English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well-worn and tall late 19th century English seven step folding ladder features a tray shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Ladders

Materials

Metal

Sicilian Painted Pinewood Tall Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folding ladder having seven steps and a slatted tray, retaining antique iron hinges and hook for storage, very stabile and usable condition, late 19th-early 20th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Ladders

Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Expandable Book shelf hand carved teak wood book Bookends from India, circa 1950s. Book holder from
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly clean and modernist lines define this unique table top book shelf. This simple piece
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Wonderful! 1920s PAIR GALLEON SHIP BOOKENDS This is a marvelous early 20th century pair of Galleon sculptured bookends! This pair were clearly designed to capture the romance of ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Metal

1950s Atomic Expanded Metal+Wire Hi-Fi End Table LP Vinyl Record Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice mid-century accent. Shelf One Height is 7 in. / Shelf Two height is 16.5 in.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare! This 19th century black forest books rack/ book shelf with ''Bears holding baby
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Fruitwood

Gilt Metal Flowers Decorated Italian Pyramid Shape Display Shelves Etagere Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
decorative accent shelf display unit.
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE WiTH REMOVABLE INTERNAL SHELF
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative hand dyed brown leather steamer trunk with original internals that can be used as a c...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Large brass room divider shelf, attr. to Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Greding, DE
Large room divider shelf made of brass with a dark brown lacquered base with three drawers and two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. A rare form and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Tic-Tac-Toe Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Vintage Crystal and Gilt Bronze Obelisks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
original design. These make a perfect accent on a table or a book shelf.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Obelisks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends
By Sexton
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This fabulous pair of painted cast iron antique cars can be used as door stops, book ends, or shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Hard Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Hand Carved
Located in Bochum, NRW
regular novel reader on a desktop or shelf. Dimensions: 16x8x15.5cm
Category

Vintage 1970s European Anglo-Indian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
each. Has thin foam on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Spinzi Capo Sculptural Bookend in Metal, Bright Pink, Collectible Decorative
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
interiors. It can be used on a shelf or bookcase, but also on a table or sideboard as a freestanding piece
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Steel

Spinzi Capo Sculptural Bookend in Metal, Tiffany Blue, Collectible Decorative
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
interiors. It can be used on a shelf or bookcase, but also on a table or sideboard as a freestanding piece
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Steel

Art Deco Brass Birds on Black Marble Decorative Objects Bookends
Located in New York, NY
beautiful set for a shelf, library, mantle, as bookends, etc. Very good condition as shown in images. No
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Natural Hippopatomus Teeth Mounted Bookends, Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Miami, FL
, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation. The antique set of books shown in the
Category

Early 20th Century South African Bookends

Materials

Bone, Wood

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. QUICK SHIP! Free
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Decorative Obelisks in Pure Glass Signed "Save Venice 1989", Italy
Located in Brescia , Brescia
on a mantelpiece, shelf, or as a focal point on a desk, these obelisks will add a touch of glamour
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Obelisks

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Peoria, AZ
shelf! Books are the source of all knowledge and a good set of bookends is essential in keeping an
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Fossiline Bookends Sculpture #2 by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
. It would look great on any library shelf or on a side table, lit by a lamp, in your home. It is truly
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Italian Travertine Marble Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
decorative object for a shelf, credenza, office, library, cocktail table, etc. Very good condition as shown
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Obelisks

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Italian Travertine Marble Obelisk
Italian Travertine Marble Obelisk
H 8.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
up even large sets of books on a shelf. CONDITION: Overall good condition, especially considering
Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
books or objects on the highest shelf. Circa 1880-1900. When closed it could function as a high chair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders

Materials

Steel, Iron

Victorian Walnut Library Step
Victorian Walnut Library Step
H 38.5 in W 15.38 in D 22 in
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Seated Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
bookends are weighty enough to hold up even large sets of books on a shelf. They would make a great and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iron work, this pair will definitely a make statement on your shelf or desk.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, ready to use. 6.5” tall 3.25 deep x
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
book shelf. They could also be split and used as paperweights. Elephants never forget and they are
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from Japan
Located in New York, NY
great decorative object for a shelf, library, office, etc. Very good condition a shown with no chips
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Striped Carrera Marble Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of stripes is very creative and decorative. Turn a subtle shelf and book area into an exciting
Category

20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Marble Dice Bookends with Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Marble Dice on Marble bases. The pair are a nice compliment to any shelf and great for the
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Frosted Glass Horse Head Bookends with Black Glass Base in the Style of Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
used purely as decorative flanking a mantle, or shelf. As book ends a great pair for any space from
Category

20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Vintage Pair of Bronze Clad Grizzly Bear Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
5.25"H. Really fun pair that would make a great addition to any library or book shelf! #2908
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vase Holding Columns Wood, Italy, Mid 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
servants. On the top part, there is a small shaped and ebonized shelf.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Obelisks

Materials

Wood

Pair of C2C Designs, a Resin Based Sculptural Ear and Nose Bookend Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
resin has a stone look and are very popular. The pair are large and very impressive on a shelf or work
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Acrylic, Resin

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
shelf or within a cabinet This is a wonderful pair of antique elephant bookends. A delightful set for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Abstract Marble and Ceramic Bookends
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Miami, FL
bookends will look wonderful on any shelf while displaying your favorite books. Measures (each): 6 3/8" H
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair Of Antique Weighted Bookends, English, Book Rest, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
heft to contain larger titles upon your shelf or tabletop. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. Measures: 6.5” tall 3.5 deep x 3
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
, handrails, and a shelf at the top for setting books on. The perfect decorative and functional ladder for
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
on a mantel, table, dresser or shelf. Fabulous Mid-Century Modern meets Art Deco style sure to add
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Bronze Clad Cherub Art Deco Bookends by Art Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
a great addition to any library or book shelf! #2738.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of French Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Bookends, Elephants
Located in Miami, FL
shelf. The all natural palm wood which was quite prominent in many high quality French art deco period
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Palmwood

Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
each. Has thin foam on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Reading Shriner Monkey Sculpture Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
, commensurate with age and use. They are the perfect piece for adorning a library shelf, commode, or buffet
Category

Mid-20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Trompe L'oeil Faux Leather Bound Book Panels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
velcro L-brackets to the reverse to allow them to stand on their own. Perfect for shelf decorating or
Category

Late 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Decorative, Book Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
shelf or within a cabinet This is an endearing pair of antique elephant bookends. An inviting set for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Ebony, Carved, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
shelf Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Deftly carved ebony presents deep hues and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hue Of diminutive size, ideal for storing novels upon a wall shelf or within a cabinet This is a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Solid Polished Brass Flower Pod Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
feature. perfect for any shelf, in the kitchen or garden especially!
Category

20th Century Aesthetic Movement Bookends

Materials

Brass

Solid Polished Brass Flower Pod Bookends
Solid Polished Brass Flower Pod Bookends
H 4.88 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Uniquely Designed Stained Glass and Brass Bookends, Un-matching
Located in Miami, FL
. Perfect for displaying your favorite books on any shelf, dresser, table or countertop. Makes a very nice
Category

20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Reclining Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
material. The pair are of good weight for those larger books... looking great on any shelf or desk.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Composition

Pair of Reclining Lion Bookends
Pair of Reclining Lion Bookends
H 6.75 in W 6.5 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Multi Wood Mosaic Bookends in the Style of Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mixed-wood bookends. A compliment to any shelf or library. Reminiscent of Don Shoemaker
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Italian White Marble Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful Italian white carrara marble. Perfect for displaying your favorite books on any shelf, dresser
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Bookends by Judd Co. w/ Factory Label "The Student" ca. 1910
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
the casting is top shelf. A very fine pair of high quality bookends.
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Iron

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Accent Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the accent shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each accent shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 1996 variations of the antique or vintage accent shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 136 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer accent shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An accent shelf made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Drexel, Baker Furniture Company and Henredon each produced at least one beautiful accent shelf that is worth considering.

How Much is a Accent Shelf?

An accent shelf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,648, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $155,598.