Skip to main content

Amethyst Bookends

Amethyst Large Bookends, 1970s
Amethyst Large Bookends, 1970s

Amethyst Large Bookends, 1970s

$911 / set

H 7.68 in W 4.93 in D 2.56 in

Amethyst Large Bookends, 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Amethyst large bookends, 1970s. Amethyst is a gemstone.

Category

20th Century South American Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Amethyst Geode Bookends, Organic Modern Style, United States, 1970s
Amethyst Geode Bookends, Organic Modern Style, United States, 1970s

Amethyst Geode Bookends, Organic Modern Style, United States, 1970s

$200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8 in W 5 in D 5 in

Amethyst Geode Bookends, Organic Modern Style, United States, 1970s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pair of amethyst geode bookends in deep color.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights
Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Green half Geode Resembling Murano Glass Crystal Rock Mineral Decorative Object
Green half Geode Resembling Murano Glass Crystal Rock Mineral Decorative Object

Green half Geode Resembling Murano Glass Crystal Rock Mineral Decorative Object

Located in London, GB

This beautiful end cut of a geode resembles a piece of Murano glass. Greenish colours, punctuated by cut stalactite "eyes" blur into orange areas and create a wonderful aesthetic. A ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Organic Modern Natural S...

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Recent Sales

Afora Bookend in Amethyst and Wood by ANNA New York
Afora Bookend in Amethyst and Wood by ANNA New York

Afora Bookend in Amethyst and Wood by ANNA New York

Unavailable

H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

Afora Bookend in Amethyst and Wood by ANNA New York

By Anna Rabinowicz

Located in San Francisco, CA

Our Afora Bookend, inset with rare amethyst, is the perfect gift for a book-lover.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Fim Bookends in Agate Druze and Brass by Anna New York
Fim Bookends in Agate Druze and Brass by Anna New York

Fim Bookends in Agate Druze and Brass by Anna New York

Unavailable

H 6.25 in W 2.17 in D 5 in

Fim Bookends in Agate Druze and Brass by Anna New York

By Anna Rabinowicz

Located in San Francisco, CA

The gems are natural outgrowths from the inside of ancient lava streams, with traces of crystal, agate and amethyst. We rescued the stones from destruction, and were inspired to inve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Bookends

Materials

Brass

Amethyst Bookends
Amethyst Bookends

Amethyst Bookends

Sold

H 4.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Amethyst Bookends

Located in Astoria, NY

Bookends crafted from an amethyst sample. Features exposed crystal and rough edges.

Category

20th Century Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Large Amethyst Geodes
Large Amethyst Geodes

Large Amethyst Geodes

Sold

H 16 in W 7 in D 4 in

Large Amethyst Geodes

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two larger scale amethyst geodes.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Gorgeous Amethyst Bookends
Gorgeous Amethyst Bookends

Gorgeous Amethyst Bookends

Located in North Miami, FL

Gorgeous Amethyst bookends are functional as well as stunning.

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Pair of Amethyst Bookends Made in Brazil, Modern
Pair of Amethyst Bookends Made in Brazil, Modern

Pair of Amethyst Bookends Made in Brazil, Modern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a pair of bookends made of amethyst. Retains stamp "Made in brazil" Measures: 5 1/2" T x 2 1/4" D (L) 4" (R)3 1/2".

Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Vintage Circa 1980s Brazilian Pair of Amethyst Geode Bookends
Vintage Circa 1980s Brazilian Pair of Amethyst Geode Bookends

Vintage Circa 1980s Brazilian Pair of Amethyst Geode Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of amethyst geode bookends, Brazil, vintage circa 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Pair Amethyst Crystal Book Ends
Pair Amethyst Crystal Book Ends

Pair Amethyst Crystal Book Ends

Sold

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

Pair Amethyst Crystal Book Ends

Located in Chicago, IL

Stone bookends in amethyst crystal, clear crystal, and a small amount of jade green minerals.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookends

"Bookend" by John Torreano
"Bookend" by John Torreano

"Bookend" by John Torreano

Sold

H 6 in W 10.25 in D 7 in

"Bookend" by John Torreano

Located in Jersey City, NJ

These signature gem forms are cast in six variations on gem colors: ruby, emerald, sapphire, tourmaline, amethyst and amber. Each bookend is sold separately and all are signed and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookends

Pair of Modernist Sculptural Amethyst Geode Book Ends
Pair of Modernist Sculptural Amethyst Geode Book Ends

Pair of Modernist Sculptural Amethyst Geode Book Ends

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and sculptural pair of amethyst geode book ends were realized in Brazil, where many of the world's most precious and exquisite gems are mined.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Vintage Italian purple marble bookends, 1960s
Vintage Italian purple marble bookends, 1960s

Vintage Italian purple marble bookends, 1960s

Located in View Park, CA

A very unique and incredibly rare pair of vintage Italian marble bookends in hand-carved geometric form, circa mid 1960s. Glorious tones of amethyst, lilac, and aubergine with cream ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Amethyst Quartz Bookends
Pair of Amethyst Quartz Bookends

Pair of Amethyst Quartz Bookends

Sold

H 7.5 in W 5 in D 6 in

Pair of Amethyst Quartz Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Bookends of Brazilian amethyst quartz, with one polished side, two rough sides, and felt on the bottom.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Pair of Amethyst Crystal Geode Bookends
Pair of Amethyst Crystal Geode Bookends

Pair of Amethyst Crystal Geode Bookends

Sold

H 7.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Amethyst Crystal Geode Bookends

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Known for their healing qualities, the Amethyst crystals have gradient hues of deep purples and violet.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Pair of Rare Amethyst Crystal and Geode Bookends
Pair of Rare Amethyst Crystal and Geode Bookends

Pair of Rare Amethyst Crystal and Geode Bookends

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of exquisite amethyst crystal bookends with rough crystaline quartz in hues of violet to deep purple.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Pair of Natural Agate Bookends with Amethyst Crystalline Center
Pair of Natural Agate Bookends with Amethyst Crystalline Center

Pair of Natural Agate Bookends with Amethyst Crystalline Center

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A gorgeous geode with a crystalline center in hues of light violet and surrounded by creme detailed bands. The bookends have rough exteriors in natural rustic and sandy hues, and h...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Pair of Exquisite Vibrant Purple Agate Stone Bookends
Pair of Exquisite Vibrant Purple Agate Stone Bookends

Pair of Exquisite Vibrant Purple Agate Stone Bookends

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The bookends have polished fronts with rough edges, and feature hand dyed hues of vibrant purple with an amethyst crystalline center. Make great desk accessories or decorative objec...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Organic Agate and Quartz Crystal Bookends Wrapped in White Gold
Organic Agate and Quartz Crystal Bookends Wrapped in White Gold

Organic Agate and Quartz Crystal Bookends Wrapped in White Gold

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stunning pair of natural agate stone bookends with fine amethyst crystalline centers. Organic stone with polished fronts with natural rough edges that have been finished in 24-karat ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Gold Plate

Pair of Large Agate Stone and Quartz Crystal Bookends
Pair of Large Agate Stone and Quartz Crystal Bookends

Pair of Large Agate Stone and Quartz Crystal Bookends

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The specimens feature fine amethyst crystalline centres. In neutral hues of muted grey, white, brown, and pale amethyst.

Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Fim Bookends in Druze Brass by Anna Rabinowitz
Fim Bookends in Druze Brass by Anna Rabinowitz

Fim Bookends in Druze Brass by Anna Rabinowitz

Sold

H 6.25 in W 2.17 in L 6.25 in

Fim Bookends in Druze Brass by Anna Rabinowitz

By Anna Rabinowicz

Located in San Francisco, CA

The gems are natural outgrowths from the inside of ancient lava streams, with traces of crystal, agate and amethyst. We rescued the stones from destruction, and were inspired to inve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Bookends

Materials

Brass

Fim Bookends in Crystal and Gold and Brass by Anna Rabinowitz
Fim Bookends in Crystal and Gold and Brass by Anna Rabinowitz

Fim Bookends in Crystal and Gold and Brass by Anna Rabinowitz

By Anna Rabinowicz

Located in San Francisco, CA

The gems are natural outgrowths from the inside of ancient lava streams, with traces of crystal, agate and amethyst. We rescued the stones from destruction, and were inspired to inve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Bookends

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold

Fim Bookends in Druze Agate and Silver by ANNA New York
Fim Bookends in Druze Agate and Silver by ANNA New York

Fim Bookends in Druze Agate and Silver by ANNA New York

By Anna Rabinowicz

Located in San Francisco, CA

The gems are natural outgrowths from the inside of ancient lava streams, with traces of crystal, agate and amethyst. We rescued the stones from destruction, and were inspired to inve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Bookends

Materials

Agate, Brass

Fim Bookends in Agate and Brass by Anna Rabinowitz
Fim Bookends in Agate and Brass by Anna Rabinowitz

Fim Bookends in Agate and Brass by Anna Rabinowitz

By Anna Rabinowicz

Located in San Francisco, CA

The gems are natural outgrowths from the inside of ancient lava streams, with traces of crystal, agate and amethyst. We rescued the stones from destruction, and were inspired to inve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Bookends

Materials

Agate, Brass

Pair of Organic Amethyst Bookends
Pair of Organic Amethyst Bookends

Pair of Organic Amethyst Bookends

Sold

H 4.75 in W 9 in D 2.75 in

Pair of Organic Amethyst Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Unique Bookends from the 1900s. Made from Amethyst rock, multicolored. They are in amazing condition.     

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Pair of Wedge Crystal Amethyst Quartz Bookends
Pair of Wedge Crystal Amethyst Quartz Bookends

Pair of Wedge Crystal Amethyst Quartz Bookends

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of spectacular crystal amethyst bookends with wedge block cut. The specimens features polished sides with rough edges in hues of slate and green stone, with protruding chunks o...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Pair of Spectacular Large-Scale Natural Amethyst Bookends
Pair of Spectacular Large-Scale Natural Amethyst Bookends

Pair of Spectacular Large-Scale Natural Amethyst Bookends

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of outstanding large amethyst geode bookends and/or sculptures. The specimens features rough stone edges in hues of slate with variant green edges, and a multitude of vibrant am...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Amethyst Geode Surrounded by Quartz Crystal and Agate
Amethyst Geode Surrounded by Quartz Crystal and Agate

Amethyst Geode Surrounded by Quartz Crystal and Agate

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Natural amethyst and quartz crystal specimen surrounded by agate stone in hues of purple, white, dark green, and rusty orange.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz

Organic Modern Large Agate and Crystal Bookends with Amethyst Center
Organic Modern Large Agate and Crystal Bookends with Amethyst Center

Organic Modern Large Agate and Crystal Bookends with Amethyst Center

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The sculptures features hand-cut polished fronts, with rough exterior edges and fine amethyst crystalline centers. Exquisite from every angle.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

Pair of Organic Quartz Crystal Bookends with Amethyst Center Detail
Pair of Organic Quartz Crystal Bookends with Amethyst Center Detail

Pair of Organic Quartz Crystal Bookends with Amethyst Center Detail

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sculptural shape in variant shades of grey and white, with exquisite amethyst crystal centers in hues of pale violet. Beautiful from all angles and perfect as desk, bookcase, or coff...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Pair of Stunning Quartz Crystal and Amethyst Bookends in Hues of Purple
Pair of Stunning Quartz Crystal and Amethyst Bookends in Hues of Purple

Pair of Stunning Quartz Crystal and Amethyst Bookends in Hues of Purple

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of organic modern chunky quartz crystal bookends with amethyst crystalline centers. Bookends have natural variation of purple and amber coloration, with polished fronts with nat...

Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Pair of Large and Exquisite Amethyst Crystal Bookends with Rare Citrine Center Details
Pair of Large and Exquisite Amethyst Crystal Bookends with Rare Citrine Center Details

Pair of Large and Exquisite Amethyst Crystal Bookends with Rare Citrine Center Details

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of extraordinary bookends with rough and large chunks of crystaline quartz and amethyst crystals throughout in varying hues of violet.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

People Also Browsed

Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object

Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object

Located in London, GB

A very large, one of a kind epimorph amethyst. This piece is a visual spectacle with the natural sculptural formations of amethyst in a different variety of purple tones. Also disp...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture
Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture

Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture

Located in London, GB

This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Himalayan Quartz Cluster Sculpture with Chlorite Accents, Museum-Grade
Himalayan Quartz Cluster Sculpture with Chlorite Accents, Museum-Grade

Himalayan Quartz Cluster Sculpture with Chlorite Accents, Museum-Grade

$120,000Sale Price|28% Off

H 8.75 in W 15 in D 13.5 in

Himalayan Quartz Cluster Sculpture with Chlorite Accents, Museum-Grade

Located in New York, NY

From the breathtaking heights of the Himalayas comes this monumental Quartz Cluster – a true museum-grade specimen of remarkable clarity, balance, and scale. Rising dramatically from...

Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Other

Purple Amethyst White Calcite Agate Quartz Decorative Object Crystal Rock Table
Purple Amethyst White Calcite Agate Quartz Decorative Object Crystal Rock Table

Purple Amethyst White Calcite Agate Quartz Decorative Object Crystal Rock Table

Located in London, GB

With its extremely unusual central amethyst epimorph after calcite, this natural wonder evokes images of the legendary sword, Excalibur, magically fixed in the stone. Elsewhere we ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedral
Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedral

Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedral

$6,160

H 18.1 in W 9.8 in D 7.9 in

Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedral

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A Brazilian Geode Cathedral with prettier Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame ▫️ Description The best amethyst color is one that is neither too dark—making...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Blue and White Striped Lace Agate Geode with Crystal Druzy, a Geological Artwork
Blue and White Striped Lace Agate Geode with Crystal Druzy, a Geological Artwork

Blue and White Striped Lace Agate Geode with Crystal Druzy, a Geological Artwork

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Blue and White Striped Agate Geode, with Perfect, Intact Laces ▫️ Description A beautiful agate geode showcasing the rarely seen sea blue and white agate laces that formed in ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)
Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)

Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)

$3,480

H 24 in W 8.4 in D 8.5 in

Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Exquisite 24-Inch Amethyst Geode with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy ▫️ Description This stunning 24-inch Amethyst Geode is the perfect statement piece to elevate your crystal collec...

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Tourmaline "Parrot", Brazil
Tourmaline "Parrot", Brazil

Tourmaline "Parrot", Brazil

$235,000

H 3.55 in W 0.83 in D 0.83 in

Tourmaline "Parrot", Brazil

Located in New York, NY

TOURMALINE Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 9 cm tall x 2.1 cm diameter Crystals of this type are sometimes referred to as "Parrot" crystals due to the multi-...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China
Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China

Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China

Located in Edison, NJ

The Yaogangxian mine (whose name translates to, “Jade-Mountain god”) is located within a 4 x 2.5 km expanse of a tungsten-tin (W-Sn) deposit in the Hunan Province of China. Although ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar
Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar

Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar

$295,000

H 6.5 in W 4.49 in D 4.49 in

Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar

Located in New York, NY

Liddicoatite, Tourmaline Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 16.5 cm tall x 11.4 cm diameter Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in Mada...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan
Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan

Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan

Located in New York, NY

Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan 6 cm tall x 7 cm wide Fluorapatite is found in several colors, purp...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Rhodonite, Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Rhodonite, Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Rhodonite, Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Located in New York, NY

Rhodonite Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5.8 cm tall x 7.3 cm wide The most exceptional rhodonites in the world are now found in Brazil. The...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Opal
Opal

Opal

$265,000

H 5.67 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Opal

Located in New York, NY

Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form o...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Natural Specimens

Materials

Opal

Purple Fluorite Silver Galena decorative object table top
Purple Fluorite Silver Galena decorative object table top

Purple Fluorite Silver Galena decorative object table top

Located in London, GB

This stunning piece of Fluorite with Galena, hailing from Tennessee, USA, is a magnificent addition to any collection. Its rich purple hues, accented by the metallic sheen of Galena,...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair
Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair

Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair

$675

H 6 in W 4.38 in D 3.63 in

Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of blue and white agate quartz specimen bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century. A great pair for an office, a library, on a bookshelf, or as stand...

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Quartz, Agate

Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China

Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China

Located in Edison, NJ

This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Amethyst Bookends", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Amethyst Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of amethyst bookends is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique amethyst bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using amethyst, stone and agate. Amethyst bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Amethyst bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Amethyst bookends have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Anna Rabinowicz are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Bookends for You

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.