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Antique Elephant Bookends

Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930
Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930

Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco copper plated elephant bookends. Both pieces have retained

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Copper

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Elephant Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends

$475 / set

H 6 in W 11.25 in D 4.25 in

Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco red painted metal charging elephant bookends., circa

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Metal

Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, coromandel decorative novel or book rest

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Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique Elephant Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to

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Late 19th Century Botswanan Tribal Antique Elephant Bookends

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Ebony

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends. Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved

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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Rosewood

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An African, milk onyx decorative novel or book rest

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Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Antique Elephant Bookends

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Onyx

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, etched brass decorative book rest

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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Elephant Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Victorian, C.1890
Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Victorian, C.1890

Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Victorian, C.1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small antique elephant bookends. An Anglo-Indian, ebony and bone carved animal

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Late 19th Century British Antique Elephant Bookends

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Ebony

Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922
Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922

Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922

By Louis Vincent Aronson

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare 1922 Louis Vincent Aronson Art Deco Elephant Head Bookends – Sculptural Metal with Cold

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Metal

Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910
Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910

Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910

By Goberg

Located in Delft, NL

iron, such as tobacco boxes, cigar boxes, candlesticks and bookends. These bookends with elephants in

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Early 20th Century German Antique Elephant Bookends

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Wrought Iron

Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940
Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940

Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cast iron elephant heads bookends. Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Elephant Bookends

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Bronze

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French Art Deco Marble Elephant Bookends
French Art Deco Marble Elephant Bookends

French Art Deco Marble Elephant Bookends

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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 3.75 in

French Art Deco Marble Elephant Bookends

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco Bookends. Elephant on Marble. Heavy Sturdy Weight.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Michel Zadounaisky French Art Deco Wrought Iron Elephant Bookends
Michel Zadounaisky French Art Deco Wrought Iron Elephant Bookends

Michel Zadounaisky French Art Deco Wrought Iron Elephant Bookends

By Michel Zadounaïsky

Located in New York, NY

Fashioned as elephants with hammered texturing. Impressed on base Zadounaisky.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle

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H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle

By Jean de la Fontinelle

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fedex shipping: $ 165 A pair of bronze elephant bookends by Jean de la Fontinelle on portor

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Arts and Crafts Pottery Elephant Bookends
Pair of Arts and Crafts Pottery Elephant Bookends

Pair of Arts and Crafts Pottery Elephant Bookends

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H 4.13 in W 5.88 in D 3.63 in

Pair of Arts and Crafts Pottery Elephant Bookends

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of Arts and Crafts period ceramic elephant bookends. These are not marked. They have in the

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Elephant Bookends

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends on Marble Base
Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends on Marble Base

Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends on Marble Base

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H 6.46 in W 6.89 in D 2.96 in

Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends on Marble Base

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of Art Deco elephant bookends. Style:
 Art Deco. Date:
 circa 1925. Material: Metal

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Early 20th Century French Antique Elephant Bookends

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. A Botswanan, carved and ebonised ironwood decorative

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Elephant Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Ebony, Novel Rest, Victorian
Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Ebony, Novel Rest, Victorian

Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Ebony, Novel Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small antique elephant bookends. An Indian, ebony and bone carved animal novel or

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Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Elephant Bookends

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Bone, Ebony

A Pair of Elephant Bookends, Signed and Dated 1929
A Pair of Elephant Bookends, Signed and Dated 1929

A Pair of Elephant Bookends, Signed and Dated 1929

Located in Petaluma, CA

These handsome bookends make a great addition to any home. The trunks are up for the collectors

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Metal

Solid 1920s Metal Heavy Cast Hand Painted Elephant Bookends Stamped Realism
Solid 1920s Metal Heavy Cast Hand Painted Elephant Bookends Stamped Realism

Solid 1920s Metal Heavy Cast Hand Painted Elephant Bookends Stamped Realism

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Masterfully constructed bookends with surreal depictions of elephants with raised trunks. Fine

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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Metal

Antique Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Ebony Elephant Bookends, Early 20th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Ebony Elephant Bookends, Early 20th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Ebony Elephant Bookends, Early 20th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

PAIR OF EBONY BOOKENDS A charming and stylish pair of bookends in the form of two elephants

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Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Ebony

Art Deco bronze elephant bookends Ary Bitter Susse Freres Foundry, 1920
Art Deco bronze elephant bookends Ary Bitter Susse Freres Foundry, 1920

Art Deco bronze elephant bookends Ary Bitter Susse Freres Foundry, 1920

By Ary Bitter

Located in Antwerp, BE

Impressive pair of bronze elephant bookends by the famous French artist Ary Bitter. The bronze

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Bronze

Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture Bookends

Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Nice vintage pair of hand carved marble elephant bookends. Vintage bookshelf decor elephants

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Elephant Bookends

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Travertine, Marble

Pair of Bookends Bronze Elephants Sitting with Books
Pair of Bookends Bronze Elephants Sitting with Books

Pair of Bookends Bronze Elephants Sitting with Books

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Elephant bookends. The bookends are early 20th Century and are well made, and full of

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Early 20th Century Antique Elephant Bookends

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Bronze

Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookend Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue 11"
Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookend Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue 11"

Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookend Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Art Deco bronze bookend, circa 1920s. An uncommon large size, depicting an elephant leaning forward

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1920s Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Elephant Bronze Bookends by Bernard Johnson
Pair of Elephant Bronze Bookends by Bernard Johnson

Pair of Elephant Bronze Bookends by Bernard Johnson

Located in Essex, MA

Gorham foundry. Signed by the artist. Ex Graham Gallery, New York.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Elephant Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, France 1930s
Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, France 1930s

Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, France 1930s

By Le Moine

Located in Atlanta, GA

elephants with contrasted black enameled glaze application. The bookends are marked "Le Moine" on the base

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Ceramic, Faience

Ebony Hand-Carved Elephant Bookends
Ebony Hand-Carved Elephant Bookends

Ebony Hand-Carved Elephant Bookends

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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in

Ebony Hand-Carved Elephant Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Nice pair of hand-carved ebony elephant bookends. Bone accent in eyes and feet, no tusks.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Elephant Bookends

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Ebony

Ebony Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends
Ebony Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends

Ebony Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Nice pair of hand carved wooden ebonized elephant bookends. One of the elephant is missing one tusk

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends After Frankart
Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends After Frankart

Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends After Frankart

By Frankart

Located in New York, NY

Classic Art Deco elephant bookends, in the manner of FrankArt. Both are in good condition, both

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Spelter

Art Deco, Streamline, Cubism Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends, France, 1925
Art Deco, Streamline, Cubism Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends, France, 1925

Art Deco, Streamline, Cubism Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends, France, 1925

By Antoine Bouraine

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco - Streamline - Cubist, silvered bronze elephant bookends - designed by Antoine, France

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Hand-Carved Large Ebonized African Elephant Bookends, circa 1950
Hand-Carved Large Ebonized African Elephant Bookends, circa 1950

Hand-Carved Large Ebonized African Elephant Bookends, circa 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-carved ebonized wood African elephant bookends. One of the elephant has his tusk repaired

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Elephant Bookends

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Ebony

Art Deco Bronze Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930
Art Deco Bronze Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930

Art Deco Bronze Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco bronze elephant bookends with original label and felt on each

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Bronze

Fantastic Art Deco Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
Fantastic Art Deco Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

Fantastic Art Deco Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

By Georges H. Laurent

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

By Georges H. Laurent

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Decorative, Book Rest
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Decorative, Book Rest

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Decorative, Book Rest

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An Anglo-Indian, ebony and bone decorative novel or

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Late 19th Century British Antique Elephant Bookends

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Ebony

Vintage Pair of Carved Ebony Elephant Bookends
Vintage Pair of Carved Ebony Elephant Bookends

Vintage Pair of Carved Ebony Elephant Bookends

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Chic pair of elephant bookends. Carved ebony and painted wood. Nice quality Probably

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Elephant Bookends

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Wood, Ebony

Carter Stabler & Adams Poole Pottery Art Deco Glazed Pottery Elephant Bookends
Carter Stabler & Adams Poole Pottery Art Deco Glazed Pottery Elephant Bookends

Carter Stabler & Adams Poole Pottery Art Deco Glazed Pottery Elephant Bookends

By Poole Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine and scarce pair Art Deco Carter, Stabler & Adams Poole pottery elephant bookends designed by

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Pottery

1929 Cowan Metallic Push-Pull Elephant Bookends Designed by Margaret Postgate
1929 Cowan Metallic Push-Pull Elephant Bookends Designed by Margaret Postgate

1929 Cowan Metallic Push-Pull Elephant Bookends Designed by Margaret Postgate

By Margaret Postgate

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a wonderful pair of push-pull elephant bookends designed by Margaret Postgate in 1929 for

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Cement

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Ebony, Carved, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Ebony, Carved, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Ebony, Carved, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, ebony and bone carved animal book rest

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Late 19th Century British Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Art Deco Brass Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
Pair of Art Deco Brass Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.

Pair of Art Deco Brass Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.

By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco brass elephant bookends by Walter Von Nessen for

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

By Georges H. Laurent

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Charles Paillet France 1920
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Charles Paillet France 1920

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Charles Paillet France 1920

By Charles Paillet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze elephant bookends with silver patina on portor marble base. Signed by Charles

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Elephants Bookends, France, 1920s
Art Deco Elephants Bookends, France, 1920s

Art Deco Elephants Bookends, France, 1920s

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H 5.32 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Art Deco Elephants Bookends, France, 1920s

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very nice Art Deco french bookends. Elephant Sculptures mounted over Italian marble. Silverplated

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Art Deco Nuart Silver Finish Elephant Book Ends
Pair of Art Deco Nuart Silver Finish Elephant Book Ends

Pair of Art Deco Nuart Silver Finish Elephant Book Ends

By Nuart

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of Art Deco silver finish tusk up good luck trunk Elephant bookends, lovely condition and

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Metal

Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, 1930
Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, 1930

Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, 1930

By Louis-Albert Carvin

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Beautiful pair of bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, 1920s. Both spelter elephants wear their

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

By Georges H. Laurent

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 27

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s

By Georges H. Laurent

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 24

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Armor Bronze Indian Elephant Metal Clad Bookends, a Pair
Antique Armor Bronze Indian Elephant Metal Clad Bookends, a Pair

Antique Armor Bronze Indian Elephant Metal Clad Bookends, a Pair

By Armor Bronze

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Armor Bronze Indian elephant metal clad bookends - a pair. item features a bronze clad

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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Stone Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture
Vintage Stone Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture

Vintage Stone Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Nice vintage hand carved stone elephant bookends. Vintage bookshelf decor elephant hand-carved

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Travertine, Soapstone

Pair of Japanese Bronze Elephant Form Bookends
Pair of Japanese Bronze Elephant Form Bookends

Pair of Japanese Bronze Elephant Form Bookends

Located in Essex, MA

In the form of an elephants head, signed on back.

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1880s Japanese Antique Elephant Bookends

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Elephant with Bird R. Patrouilleau, 1925
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Elephant with Bird R. Patrouilleau, 1925

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Elephant with Bird R. Patrouilleau, 1925

By R. Patrouilleau

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very nice paire of bronze Art Deco bookends, elephant with bird. Signed R. Patrouilleau. The

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Nice Pair of Japanese Elephant Bookends Taisho
A Nice Pair of Japanese Elephant Bookends Taisho

A Nice Pair of Japanese Elephant Bookends Taisho

Located in New York, NY

Taisho Period (1912 to 1926) elephant bookends were produced from polychromed iron. With some loss to the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Elephant Bookends

Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.
Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.

Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.

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H 6.125 in W 4.5 in D 4.25 in

Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.

Located in Chicago, IL

These are wonderfully sculpted bookends by Bernard Johnson For Gorham.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Bronze

antique pair of elephant bookends
antique pair of elephant bookends

antique pair of elephant bookends

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H 7.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

antique pair of elephant bookends

Located in Highland Park, IL

A wonderful pair of antique metal bookends

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Early 20th Century American Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Metal

"Elephant Bookends" by Charles Robert Knight

"Elephant Bookends" by Charles Robert Knight

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of lovely bronze bookends by this important American sculptor. Please contact us for

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Early 20th Century American Antique Elephant Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Elephant Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique elephant bookends available for sale. Each of these unique antique elephant bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Antique elephant bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique elephant bookends made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique elephant bookends over the years, but those made by Albert Marionnet, Antoine Bouraine and Jean de la Fontinelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

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