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Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast metal Art Nouveau bookends feature a woman at a lion's head fountain.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930
Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930

Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare Gilt Art Deco Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works – Chinese Children, circa 1920s–1930s An exceptional and rare pair of Art Deco bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, New York City...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Turn of the Century Metal Bookends Depicting Prancing Horses
Pair of English Turn of the Century Metal Bookends Depicting Prancing Horses

Pair of English Turn of the Century Metal Bookends Depicting Prancing Horses

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English silver toned metal prancing horses from the early 20th century, perfect to be used as bookends.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rustic Adirondack Gilt Metal Deer Bookends

Pair of Rustic Adirondack Gilt Metal Deer Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Rustic Adirondack-style gilt metal bookends with baskets and 2 deer drinking (PRICED AS PAIR)

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar  Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar  Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in San Diego, CA

A fabulous vintage pair of gilted metal clad Chinese children scholar bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Art Deco Knights of Columbus Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
Pair of Antique Art Deco Knights of Columbus Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works

Pair of Antique Art Deco Knights of Columbus Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous pair of antique metal clad Art Deco Knights of Columbus (KOC) bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa 1922.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Art Deco Cast Metal & Cold-Painted Dante Alighieri Bookends
Pair of Antique Art Deco Cast Metal & Cold-Painted Dante Alighieri Bookends

Pair of Antique Art Deco Cast Metal & Cold-Painted Dante Alighieri Bookends

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The bookends are composed of cast metal, featuring a relief of Dante on the front which has been cold-painted.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Brass Harlequin or Clown Musician Bookends on Metal Base
Pair of Art Deco Brass Harlequin or Clown Musician Bookends on Metal Base

Pair of Art Deco Brass Harlequin or Clown Musician Bookends on Metal Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage art deco brass on metal bookends with a minstrel, harlequin, or clown aesthetic, bookends, circa 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

Bookends with Pekingese Dogs, France 1915
Bookends with Pekingese Dogs, France 1915

Bookends with Pekingese Dogs, France 1915

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of enameled metal bookends dipicting a Pekingese dog breed. France circa 1915.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

1920s American Art Deco Ronson Cherub & Butterfly Patinated Bronze Bookend Pair
1920s American Art Deco Ronson Cherub & Butterfly Patinated Bronze Bookend Pair

1920s American Art Deco Ronson Cherub & Butterfly Patinated Bronze Bookend Pair

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous pair of high-quality patinated bronze American Art Deco period bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa mid-1920s, #7072, tilted "Cherub And Butterfly".

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends
Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends

Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends

$240Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Attractive pair of cast metal Art Deco bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with a nice patina and measure 4" W x 8" D x 6" H. #2376.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble

Antique Cast Metal Charles Lindbergh "The Aviator" Commemorative Bookends
Antique Cast Metal Charles Lindbergh "The Aviator" Commemorative Bookends

Antique Cast Metal Charles Lindbergh "The Aviator" Commemorative Bookends

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of cast and patinated bookends are signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to be early examples made by COPR of the United States during the 1920's in the period Art Deco s...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

French Nude Flapper Girl Spelter Metal & Marble Bookend Pair, 1920
French Nude Flapper Girl Spelter Metal & Marble Bookend Pair, 1920

French Nude Flapper Girl Spelter Metal & Marble Bookend Pair, 1920

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Hand-casted nude Art Deco flapper girl cast in spelter metal statue with enamel finish fixed to marble stands.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Metal and Wood Sculptural Bookends
Pair of French Art Deco Metal and Wood Sculptural Bookends

Pair of French Art Deco Metal and Wood Sculptural Bookends

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very substantial and versatile pair of art deco bookend sculptures. These sturdy vintage bookends have been crafted into a striking scroll design with multiple uses for the modern bo...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends
Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends

Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends. Item features nice small size, metal construction, bronze finish, original stamp, very nice antique pair, great style and ...

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Early 20th Century Other Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s
Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s

Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s Elegant pair of French Art Deco bookends.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Spelter

Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base

Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Peculiar and original pair of bookends birds in Art Deco style; they were produced in a craft workshop in Saint-Ouen, a characteristic suburb of Paris, France, between 1925 and 1927;...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Metal

Pair of Art Deco Cast Bronzed Metal Western Cowboy Themed Sculptural Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Cast Bronzed Metal Western Cowboy Themed Sculptural Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Cast Bronzed Metal Western Cowboy Themed Sculptural Bookends

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of cast and bronze finished metal sculptural bookends were made in 1928, presumably in the United States, in the American Colonial style.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Brass and Metal Nude Woman with Sphere Figurative Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Brass and Metal Nude Woman with Sphere Figurative Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Brass and Metal Nude Woman with Sphere Figurative Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very heavy pair of brass and metal nude woman with sphere figurative art deco bookends, circa 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman. This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning bookends is in very good condition. The design is symbolic and meaningful and the ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of  2 Art Deco faceted ball bookends in oak with metal decorations, France
Set of  2 Art Deco faceted ball bookends in oak with metal decorations, France

Set of 2 Art Deco faceted ball bookends in oak with metal decorations, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A French Art Deco style vintage pair of bookends made of solid oak wood. Each piece features two faceted balls, one smaller than the other, enhanced with metal decorative studs.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends in Patinated Metal and Marble
Pair of French Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends in Patinated Metal and Marble

Pair of French Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends in Patinated Metal and Marble

Located in San Diego, CA

Charming and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco figural bookends depicting seated musicians serenading with mandolin-style instruments.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble

Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends
Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends

Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends

Located in valatie, NY

A pair of brass bookends in the shape of Victorian button-up shoes. No maker's mark. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Pair Of American Buffalo Bison Bronze and Marble Bookends 1920´s
Antique Pair Of American Buffalo Bison Bronze and Marble Bookends 1920´s

Antique Pair Of American Buffalo Bison Bronze and Marble Bookends 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Antique Pair Of American Buffalo Bison Metal Bookends. Excellent details Bronze Sculptures, mounted over marble base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

l.V. Aronson Art Deco Bookend 1924
l.V. Aronson Art Deco Bookend 1924

l.V. Aronson Art Deco Bookend 1924

Located in San Francisco, CA

l.V. Aronson Art Deco Bookend 1924 Beach scene lady in sunset 4.5"H x 4.75"W x 2.75D

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1920s Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s
Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s

Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s. Beautiful pair of art deco bookends with a sculptural shape, made somewhere in the early part of the 20th century. Art Deco / Amsterdamse...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair Bronzed Bookends, Young Boy, Circa 1920
Antique Pair Bronzed Bookends, Young Boy, Circa 1920

Antique Pair Bronzed Bookends, Young Boy, Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of figural bookends offer bronzed cast metal sculpture of young boy street urchin, c1920 Measures- 7''H x 4''W x 2.5''D A charming pair of antique bronzed bookends f...

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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s
Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s

Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic Pair of Tall Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s. Figures mounted over Green marble bases. Very good conditions. Perfect for large books. We have spec...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau
French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau

French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Dog Bookends on Nero Marquina Marble Bases From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic pair of French Bulldog Bookends dating to...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

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

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco red painted metal charging elephant bookends., circa 1930s. The bookends are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxida...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Emile Carlier Figural Goat Bookends, France 1925
Art Deco Emile Carlier Figural Goat Bookends, France 1925

Art Deco Emile Carlier Figural Goat Bookends, France 1925

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Figural Goat Bookends. Silvered Metal mounted over Green Marble bases.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone
Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone

Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bookends show wear consistent with age and use. Some metal appliques are slightly loose but remain securely attached.

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends, circa 1915. This pair of hammered copper bookends features a Native American Indian Chief motif, are in good ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Bookends

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Copper, Metal, Iron

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s
Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s

Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with vulture birds by Max Le Verrier. Art Deco metal with lovely Silver plated patina on Belgian Black marble base, France, circa 1930 This model is...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends  Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor
1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends  Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor

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 ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard
American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Colonial Revival: Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron "Chippendale Chair" Bookends (c. 1920s) A handsome pair of antique cast iron bookends produced by the renowned Bradley & Hubbard Manufa...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

French Art Deco Sculpture Bookends Satyr´s by Carlier, 1920
French Art Deco Sculpture Bookends Satyr´s by Carlier, 1920

French Art Deco Sculpture Bookends Satyr´s by Carlier, 1920

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Pair of Art Deco bookends sculptures signed Carlier depicting a young satyrs or Fauns.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Musical Figural Bookends by Emile Carlier, France 1925
Art Deco Musical Figural Bookends by Emile Carlier, France 1925

Art Deco Musical Figural Bookends by Emile Carlier, France 1925

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Bookends by Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier, French, c 1925, cast in silvered metal as a man clad in a loin cloth playing the pans flute and a similarly clad woman playing the c...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Lion Bookends Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti "JB 1570"
Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Lion Bookends Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti "JB 1570"

Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Lion Bookends Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti "JB 1570"

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Finish Lion Bookends "Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti" Marked JB 1570 to Rear. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 7.5" W x 3" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s
French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s A rare and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930. Depicting an elegant ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

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Marble, Metal, Spelter

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-Painted Details This striking pair of Art Deco elephant head bookends by renowned design...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Seated Nude Female on Pedestal Bookends by Nuart
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Seated Nude Female on Pedestal Bookends by Nuart

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Seated Nude Female on Pedestal Bookends by Nuart

By Nuart

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage art deco seated nude female on pedestal bookends by Nuart of NY, circa 1920s. This exquisite pair features a seated female nude figures in a relaxed, elegant pose, mo...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

"Seated Male Nudes, " Pair of Bookends with Figures in Michelangelo-Esque Poses
"Seated Male Nudes, " Pair of Bookends with Figures in Michelangelo-Esque Poses

"Seated Male Nudes, " Pair of Bookends with Figures in Michelangelo-Esque Poses

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are rare finds. The bookends are not marked, but are clearly cast in a heavy metal and given a faux bronze finish.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

German Shepherd Dog Sculpture Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. France 1925
German Shepherd Dog Sculpture Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. France 1925

German Shepherd Dog Sculpture Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. France 1925

By Louis-Albert Carvin

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd dog sculpture bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. Dog Animalier Art Deco Sculpture Bookends in Marble and Silvered Metal.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Pair of American Made, Native Indian 'Ambush' Bookends by N. Partridge
Antique Pair of American Made, Native Indian 'Ambush' Bookends by N. Partridge

Antique Pair of American Made, Native Indian 'Ambush' Bookends by N. Partridge

Located in Lisse, NL

All we could find out about them is that they are made of golden-bronze plated metal and that they are known as 'ambush' bookends.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert
Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert

Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert

By Sir Alfred Gilbert

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century Victorian bronze rabbit head bookends in marble plinths by Sir Alfred Gilbert By: Sir Alfred Gilbert Material: bronze, marble, copper, metal Technique: cas...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris
Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris

Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris

By Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Art Déco bronze bookends with marble base designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris By: Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris Material: bronze, marble, metal, copper Technique:...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base
Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base

Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base

Located in North Miami, FL

Set of early 20th century french Art Déco zamac winged cherub/fairy child bookends with marble base By: unknown Material: aluminum, bronze, marble, metal, zinc, copper Technique: ca...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

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Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze, Zinc, Copper

Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C
Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C

Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo Indian rosewood portable folding and expandable book rack with bone inlay and veneer, ebony and metal inlay. This exquisite and ingeniously designed piece is one of my favorite...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Bookends
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Bookends

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Bookends

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze bookends By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: 5.63"W x 4.63"D x 5....

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Art Deco Sculpture Mice Signed H. Moreau Metal Bakelite Marble Bookends
Antique Art Deco Sculpture Mice Signed H. Moreau Metal Bakelite Marble Bookends

Antique Art Deco Sculpture Mice Signed H. Moreau Metal Bakelite Marble Bookends

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Munich, DE

The two beautiful mice have been cast out of spelter and are silver plated. The little creatures are playing with a deep red ball made out of bakelite. Mice and balls are mounted on...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's
Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's

Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends, France, 1920's

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier (French, 1849-1927) Art Deco Pair of Silvered Metal Playing Bears Bookends. Each with impressed “FABRICATION FRANCAIS PARIS” foundry mark.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bookends with horses, USA 1900.
Bookends with horses, USA 1900.

Bookends with horses, USA 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of bookend patinated metal depicting horses at the rails.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

$195Sale Price / set|48% Off

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Located in Fulton, CA

Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted finish.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends
Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends

Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends

$1,190Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends A pair of bookends. Each bookend features a metallic sculpture of a big cat, with one being a lion and the other a tiger. The sculptures are mo...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage French Cast Iron Sculpture Bookends, Architectural Fragments
Vintage French Cast Iron Sculpture Bookends, Architectural Fragments

Vintage French Cast Iron Sculpture Bookends, Architectural Fragments

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Truly one of a kind pair of cast iron fragments which at a later date could function as bookends. Sturdy and sculptural, these are ideal in a formal or informal setting on a bookshe...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

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French Art Deco Marble and Patinated Metal Bookends
French Art Deco Marble and Patinated Metal Bookends

French Art Deco Marble and Patinated Metal Bookends

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H 6.75 in W 2.75 in D 5.38 in

French Art Deco Marble and Patinated Metal Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Geometric marble design in red and white marble with black patinated metal sphere on black marble base Provenance Collection du Chateau de Gourdon.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Early 20th Century German Mule Form Folk Art Book Ends in Metal
Early 20th Century German Mule Form Folk Art Book Ends in Metal

Early 20th Century German Mule Form Folk Art Book Ends in Metal

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century German Mule Form Folk Art book ends in metal. Inspired by traditional Germanic folk imagery, this pair of metal bookends were produced during the Art Deco period o...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Metal Bookends

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Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends by H. Moreau "Hippolyte François Moreau"
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends by H. Moreau "Hippolyte François Moreau"

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends by H. Moreau "Hippolyte François Moreau"

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of French Art Deco chromed metal bookends in the form of French bulldogs signed H.

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

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 Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Ronson Art Deco Greek Athlete Bookends
Vintage Ronson Art Deco Greek Athlete Bookends

Vintage Ronson Art Deco Greek Athlete Bookends

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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Ronson Art Deco Greek Athlete Bookends

By Ronson

Located in Seguin, TX

Pair of vintage circa 1920's Ronson Art metal works bookends. Greek athletes on black base with silver patina on figures.

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1920s American Neoclassical Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Hagenauer Werkstätte Wien Nickel-Plated Art Deco Bookends
Hagenauer Werkstätte Wien Nickel-Plated Art Deco Bookends

Hagenauer Werkstätte Wien Nickel-Plated Art Deco Bookends

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H 3.86 in W 4.93 in D 3.35 in

Hagenauer Werkstätte Wien Nickel-Plated Art Deco Bookends

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Geneva, CH

Nickel-plated bookends made by Hagenauer Werkstätte Wien, very good condition, stamped with the usual mark wHw in a circle (image 8) with a retailers label located in Sankt Gallen (s...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Woodpeckers - Bookends, White Metal, Silver, Glass, Art Deco
Woodpeckers - Bookends, White Metal, Silver, Glass, Art Deco

Woodpeckers - Bookends, White Metal, Silver, Glass, Art Deco

Located in Wien, AT

The two woodpeckers on a tree trunk, made of silver-plated white metal and glass eyes, are mounted on Italian marble.

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1920s Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Silver

Pair of Art Deco Metal Bookends by Fayral
Pair of Art Deco Metal Bookends by Fayral

Pair of Art Deco Metal Bookends by Fayral

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H 8.08 in W 4.14 in D 2.76 in

Pair of Art Deco Metal Bookends by Fayral

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fedes shipping:$ 135 A pair of Art Deco figural nude bookends by Fayral, pseudonym for Pierre Le Faguays. Literature: “Bronzes, sculptors and founders” by H. Berman, Abage. ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Bookends

Antique Art Deco Frankart Figural Cast Metal Bookends Circa 1930
Antique Art Deco Frankart Figural Cast Metal Bookends Circa 1930

Antique Art Deco Frankart Figural Cast Metal Bookends Circa 1930

By Frankart

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Art Deco set of figural Frankart bookends offer cast metal construction with sculptural female nudes, c1930 Measure - 6.5"h x 4"w x 5.5"d Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCO...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Roycroft Hammered Copper Metal Bookends Artsy Flower 1920s New York
Roycroft Hammered Copper Metal Bookends Artsy Flower 1920s New York

Roycroft Hammered Copper Metal Bookends Artsy Flower 1920s New York

By Roycroft

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Roycroft set of hammered copper bookends Art & Crafts design influence, 1920s, New York Flower pattern design. Hand stamped. Original Roycroft blue brass finish patina present. Ori...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Copper

Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base

Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Peculiar and original pair of Art Deco-style bookend dogs; they were produced in a craft workshop in Saint-Ouen, a quaint suburb of Paris, France, between 1925 and 1927; the Master C...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Metal

Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base

Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The combination of fine workmanship and the preciousness of the materials made these bookends unique and exclusive. Measures width cm.16, depth cm.7, height cm.11.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Metal

Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bookends Featuring Dogs With A Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bookends Featuring Dogs With A Fine Marble Base

Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bookends Featuring Dogs With A Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The rectangular base of the bookends is crafted from Giallo Siena marble, a natural stone native to the hills of Siena, renowned for its beauty and uniqueness.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Metal

Déco White Metal Bookends, France, 1930
Déco White Metal Bookends, France, 1930

Déco White Metal Bookends, France, 1930

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H 5.5 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

Déco White Metal Bookends, France, 1930

Located in Milan, IT

Black marble base with white veins, with a pair of fishes, white metal, with glass eyes, France, circa 1930.

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1920s French Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Pierrot Bookends by Max Le Verrier
Art Deco Pierrot Bookends by Max Le Verrier

Art Deco Pierrot Bookends by Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fedex shipping $ 145 A pair of French Art Deco patinated metal bookends by Max Le Verrier on green marble bases.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Polar Bear Bookends By M. Font.
Art Deco Polar Bear Bookends By M. Font.

Art Deco Polar Bear Bookends By M. Font.

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H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in

Art Deco Polar Bear Bookends By M. Font.

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of patinated metal bookends in the shape of polar bears by the French artist M.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Vintage Art Deco Turkeys Bookends, Italy, 1920s
Vintage Art Deco Turkeys Bookends, Italy, 1920s

Vintage Art Deco Turkeys Bookends, Italy, 1920s

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H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Vintage Art Deco Turkeys Bookends, Italy, 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

These Turkeys bookends are a vintage couple of gilded metal bookends realized in the 1920s by Italian manufacture.

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Art Deco Panther Bookends By Carvin.
Art Deco Panther Bookends By Carvin.

Art Deco Panther Bookends By Carvin.

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H 4.06 in W 4.73 in D 2.88 in

Art Deco Panther Bookends By Carvin.

By Louis-Albert Carvin

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of patinated metal bookends with panthers on a rock. Bases are in marble.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

1930s French by M. Leducq Art Deco Swans with Marble Bases Bookends
1930s French by M. Leducq Art Deco Swans with Marble Bases Bookends

1930s French by M. Leducq Art Deco Swans with Marble Bases Bookends

By M. Leducq

Located in IT

Leducq Art Deco Swans with marble bases bookends Large pair of Babbitt metal bookends with grey patina depicting swans, beige marble base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Pot Metal Terrier Bookends, circa 1930
Art Deco Pot Metal Terrier Bookends, circa 1930

Art Deco Pot Metal Terrier Bookends, circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal terrier bookends. Creator: Unknown. Date of manufacture: circa 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

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 detail and well proportioned statement pieces, circa 1920s.

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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Jennings Bros. Native American Bookends in Yellow Metal
Pair of Jennings Bros. Native American Bookends in Yellow Metal

Pair of Jennings Bros. Native American Bookends in Yellow Metal

By Jennings Bros.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of yellow metal (probably brass) bookends in the form of crouching native Americans made and signed by Jennings Bros.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1920
Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1920

Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1920

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A particular and rare pair of bookends in pure Art Deco style, they were produced in a craftsman's workshop between 1920 and 1922 in France; the little birds were made of metal, so t...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1925
Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1925

Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1925

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Particular and original pair of bookmarks in Art Deco style; were produced in a workshop in Saint-Ouen, a characteristic suburb of Paris (France) between 1925 and 1927; the Master cr...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Roman Soldier Bookends
Pair of Roman Soldier Bookends

Pair of Roman Soldier Bookends

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H 8 in W 6 in D 3.75 in

Pair of Roman Soldier Bookends

Located in Petaluma, CA

Gild metal pair of well detailed Roman soldiers using their shields to create bookends.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends, France, 1930

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in

Art Deco Bookends, France, 1930

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of bookends red-veined marble from Verona with L-shape structure over the L-marble base, two identical white metal sculptures of bird’s swallow, with a Hornbeak.

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1920s French Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Art Deco Cat Bookends
Vintage Art Deco Cat Bookends

Vintage Art Deco Cat Bookends

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H 7.75 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Art Deco Cat Bookends

Located in Fairfield, CA

A wonderful pair of vintage Art Deco cat bookends. Made out of cast metal that has been given a gold tone finish.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends
Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends

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H 6.5 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends

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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Bookends by Hippolyte Francois Moreau, France, 1925
Bookends by Hippolyte Francois Moreau, France, 1925

Bookends by Hippolyte Francois Moreau, France, 1925

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of bookends. Green-veined marble. Over the L marble base, two identical white metal sculptures of birds Toucans, with a ball of amber in its beak.

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1920s French Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal

Pair of Nude Women Art Deco Bookends
Pair of Nude Women Art Deco Bookends

Pair of Nude Women Art Deco Bookends

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H 8 in W 9.5 in D 3 in

Pair of Nude Women Art Deco Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of brass nude women on metal base Art Deco bookends, circa 1930s. They are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation and some surface scratches; th...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Art Deco Silvered Nude Women Bookends
French Art Deco Silvered Nude Women Bookends

French Art Deco Silvered Nude Women Bookends

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H 6.89 in W 3.15 in D 3.75 in

French Art Deco Silvered Nude Women Bookends

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco women silvered sculpture bookends. It stil has the original sticker of the shop that sold it. Art Deco figures in silver of two women as bookends on green marble bases. ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

1920s Horse Heads Green Copper Bookends – a Pair
1920s Horse Heads Green Copper Bookends – a Pair

1920s Horse Heads Green Copper Bookends – a Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a beautiful pair of bookends, circa the 1920s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these bookends feature the charming and iconic motif of hors...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940

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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A pair of original bronze-plated bookends with original felt on the bottom. Stamped "PMC" Philadelphia Metal Co.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940

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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A pair of original bronze-plated bookends with original felt on the bottom. Stamped "PMC" Philadelphia Metal Co.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture - Figure. Bookends circa 1900 France
Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture - Figure. Bookends circa 1900 France

Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture - Figure. Bookends circa 1900 France

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Silvered metal over a dark green marble base. Very nice details.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

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, signifying good luck. They are dated 1929 and signed "BBC", who is the maker, but si...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bookends Marabou Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends Marabou Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends Marabou Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Antwerp, BE

A nice pair of Art Deco Marabou bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, Belgian artist born in 1878 worked in France.

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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Bronze Bookends, circa 1920
Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Bronze Bookends, circa 1920

Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Bronze Bookends, circa 1920

By Jennings Bros.

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY In the 1920s, Jennings Brothers added a line of high-quality bookends to their manufacturing operations and produced some of the most finely crafted art metal pieces throu...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier 1930
Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier 1930

Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of Art Deco bookends with reading ladies by Max Le Verrier. Date: 
1930.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Dog Bookends, c.1920-1930
Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Dog Bookends, c.1920-1930

Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Dog Bookends, c.1920-1930

By Jennings Bros.

Located in San Francisco, CA

About Art Deco cast grey metal Irish Setter or Pointer bookends manufactured by Jennings Brothers.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Dog Bookends, C.1920-1930
Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Dog Bookends, C.1920-1930

Art Deco Jennings Brothers Irish Setter Dog Bookends, C.1920-1930

By Jennings Bros.

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Art Deco cast grey metal Irish Setter or Pointer bookends manufactured by Jennings Brothers.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Antique Gold Painted Bronze Polychrome Moorish Arab Horse Rider Bookends - Pair
Antique Gold Painted Bronze Polychrome Moorish Arab Horse Rider Bookends - Pair

Antique Gold Painted Bronze Polychrome Moorish Arab Horse Rider Bookends - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique gold painted bronze Polychrome Moorish Arab horse rider bookends - a pair. Item believed to be bronze but unconfirmed, Circa early to mid 1900s. Measurements: 9" H x 8" W x 3...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France 1930
Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France 1930

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France 1930

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde. Belgian artist born in 1878 worked in France.


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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends with Nudes by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends with Nudes by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends with Nudes by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of Art Deco bookends with kneeling nudes holding baskets full of fruit.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by G. Van de Voorde with Foundry Seal
Art Deco Parrot Bookends by G. Van de Voorde with Foundry Seal

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by G. Van de Voorde with Foundry Seal

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fedex priority shipping to the USA for this item $ 125 Metal parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal

A pair of Art Deco mouse bookends by Moreau, France 1925.
A pair of Art Deco mouse bookends by Moreau, France 1925.

A pair of Art Deco mouse bookends by Moreau, France 1925.

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco mouse bookends. By Hippolyte Moreau. Size of one: 
 
H. 4.1 inch x L. 5.5 inch x W. 3.3 inch H. 10,5 cm. x L. 14 cm. x W. 8.3 cm. Literature: 
 Dictionnaire d...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s-30s with period-typical cats
A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s-30s with period-typical cats

A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s-30s with period-typical cats

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s-30s. Very period Art Deco cats in metal and marble.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Set of Art Déco Bronze and Marble Lions Couple Bookends by Émile Carlier, France
Set of Art Déco Bronze and Marble Lions Couple Bookends by Émile Carlier, France

Set of Art Déco Bronze and Marble Lions Couple Bookends by Émile Carlier, France

By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of early 20th century Art Déco bronze and marble lions couple bookends by Émile Carlier, France By: Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier Material: stone, marble, metal, copper, bronze T...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper

Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s

Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze-Plated Horse Head Bookends by Glady's Brown and Dodge, circa 1946
Bronze-Plated Horse Head Bookends by Glady's Brown and Dodge, circa 1946

Bronze-Plated Horse Head Bookends by Glady's Brown and Dodge, circa 1946

By Gladys Brown, Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal horse head bookends designed by Gladys E. Brown and manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s

Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Bronze/Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Champion Products c.1930
Art Deco Bronze/Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Champion Products c.1930

Art Deco Bronze/Copper-Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Champion Products c.1930

By Champion Products LA, Philip Di Napoli

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of Art Deco cast "pot" metal Trojan horse bookend/ashtrays designed and signed by Phillip DiNapoli.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original pair of Art Deco cast metal Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Copper and Bronze-Plated Horse Head Bookends by Gladys Brown for Dodge Inc, 1946
Copper and Bronze-Plated Horse Head Bookends by Gladys Brown for Dodge Inc, 1946

Copper and Bronze-Plated Horse Head Bookends by Gladys Brown for Dodge Inc, 1946

By Gladys Brown, Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal horse head bookends designed by Gladys E. Brown and manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Copper and Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends by Glady's Brown and Dodge c.1946
Copper and Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends by Glady's Brown and Dodge c.1946

Copper and Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends by Glady's Brown and Dodge c.1946

By Gladys Brown, Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal horse head bookends designed by Gladys E. Brown and manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930

Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair of French Finials
Pair of French Finials

Pair of French Finials

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H 9 in Dm 5 in

Pair of French Finials

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of large and impressive brass finials from France. Heavy and interesting, the perfect bookends.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Antique The Fables Book, Historic Literature, English, Illustrated, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a superb antique edition of 'The Fables' by Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Walter Thornbury and illustrated throughout by Gustave Doré. A fine, intact ...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Metal Bookends

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Hand-coloured set of Buffon’s Histoire naturelle in its most luxurious form

By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

Publisher: Buffon, Georges-Louis Leclerc de Place / Date: Dordrecht, Abraham Blussé, 1766-1799 Size: 38 parts in 21 volumes. Large 4to. With more than 1100 hand-coloured engraved ...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Metal Bookends

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Paint, Paper

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Antique Metal Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique metal bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique metal bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and marble. Antique metal bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique metal bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique metal bookends have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Goberg, Georges Van De Voorde and Max Le Verrier 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.

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