$810 / set
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
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.
Marble, Metal, Spelter
$767 / set
H 6.3 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Bird Bookends, Cast Spelter on Onyx Marble, France, 1900-1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of bookends from the French Art Deco period. Parrot or Paradise birds, made of casted spelter (zinc alloy) patinated in multiple colors.
Onyx, Marble
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.88 in W 2.32 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Architectural Bird Bookends Art Brass Co NY Geometric Pair Owl Falcon
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of brass American Art Deco Bird bookends designed in sharply geometric patterns, like metropolis architectural elements of the 1920-1940.
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage bookends, a pair of Art Deco bird or swallow bookends with a beige and red veined marble base; the birds are crafted from spelter metal, authentic Art Deco objects ...
Marble, Spelter
A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of Art Deco period bookends with birds figurines on a black marble plinth.
Marble, Spelter
$3,000 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
French Art Deco Bookends, Spelter & Marble, Fantastical Birds, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s. Fantastical birds.
Marble, Spelter
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural bird design made of metal, which exudes an elegant and streamlined aesthetic typical of the Art D...
Marble, Metal
$1,800 / set
H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
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.
Metal
Art Deco Walnut Bookends, French 1930s Hand-Carved Bird Sculptures
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Walnut Bookends, French 1930s Hand-Carved Bird Sculptures Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends.
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
$885 / set
H 4.53 in W 7.09 in D 6.5 in
Early 1900 Sante Mingazzi Naif Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Birds Bookends
Located in Brescia, IT
2 Art Deco Bookends Sante Mingazzi Italy, Early 1900 Birds Iron Bookends "Mingazzi Bologna" engraved
Wrought Iron
$1,800 / set
H 9.85 in W 2.76 in D 3.35 in
Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze Birds Bookends, M. Bouraine, France, 1925
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze bird bookends. Silver plated bronze figures mounted over black and gold italian marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
$1,357 / set
H 5.12 in W 4.53 in D 2.96 in
1930s French Art Deco Black Marble, Brass & Bronze Bird of Paradise Bookends
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A stunning pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, masterfully crafted from luxurious black marble, gleaming brass, and finely detailed bronze.
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze
$494 / set
H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
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;...
Siena Marble, Metal
$1,062 / set
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s.
Marble, Metal
Pair of Art Deco Birds Book ends, Wood, Brown, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typical objects from the Art Deco period.
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Birds Book ends, Wood, Brown France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Book Ends, Sculpture representing a kneeling woman. The objects are in wood. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typical objects from the Art Deco period. It is...
Wood
Marcel Bouraine Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends 1930s
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Marcel Bouraine Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends 1930s These Art Deco bookends by Marcel Bouraine are playful pieces made of silvered bronze and mounted on Portoro marble.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Molded Crystal Stylized Bird Bookends
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These highly unusual pair of figural bookends make an excellent display either in a bookcase or perched on a mantelpiece. Extremely heavy solid crystal, they evoke the Art Deco Perio...
Crystal
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookend by Jamar
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Beautiful pair of bronze bookends on marble by the famous French sculptor mostly made animals.
Marble, Bronze
G.H. Laurent French Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in New York, NY
With eagles on bronze base G. H. Laurent was well-known for his bronze animalier sculptures. Inscribed G.H. Laurent/ Impressed Susse Fres Edts/ Paris.
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Frankart Chrome Bird Bookends
By Frankart
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Pair of Art Deco chrome stylized bird bookends on ziggurat cast plinths.
Chrome
Pair of Art Deco Gilt Metal Birds and Marble Bookends
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
A pair of Art Deco gilt metal birds and marble bookends A pair of 1930 French gilded metal with marble base bookends in very good condition with age related wear Age: 1930 S...
Marble, Metal
Bronze Bird Bookends by Laurent
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Warlingham, GB
French Art Deco bronze stylised bird bookends by Laurent.
French Art Deco Bird Bookends Alabaster Natural Stone 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage French bookends, a pair of Art Deco heron or stork bookends with an alabaster natural stone base.
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Bird Bookends, Probably French, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Art Deco white metal bookends in the form of flying birds, probably France, circa 1930.
Art Deco Molded Crystal Bird Bookends
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These highly unusual figural bookends make an excellent display either in a bookcase or perched on a mantlepiece. Extremely heavy solid crystal they evoke the Art Deco Period with th...
Art Deco Heron Bird Bookends by Irénée Rochard, France, 1930
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco silvered metal heron bird bookends. Artist / Maker: Irénée Rochard.
Marble, Metal
2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco heron bird bookends - 1930s These beautiful heron supports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period.
Marble, Metal
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends by G.H. Laurent
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco bronze bird bookends by G.H. Laurent.
Marble, Bronze
A pair of 1930s Art Deco Marble and Metal French Bird Bookends
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural bird design made of metal, which exudes an elegant and streamlined aesthetic typical of the Art D...
Marble, Metal
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in L 4.34 in
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...
Marble, Metal
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H 5.12 in W 5.91 in L 5.12 in
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...
Metal
Bronze Birds Bookends by C. Omin
By C. Omin
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bronze bookends in bronze with shaded brown patina. Old cast edition, stamped Marcel Guillemard, numbered 32, marked "bronze" and signed "C. Omin". Height: 14 cm (5-1/2 in.). ...
Bronze
Pair Frankart Parrot Bird Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Pair art deco Silver Finish Frankart co Parrot Book ends 1930's with gun metal bases
Metal
Bird Bookends
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Art Deco, silvered bronze bird bookends on an original marble plinth.
Bronze
Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with vulture birds by Max Le Verrier.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Heron Bookends by Manin, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco bronze heron bird bookends on a marble base.
Marble, Bronze
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H 4.34 in W 6.5 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Rare 1920 Austrian Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Bookends Birds of Paradise
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original circa 1920 Austrian Vienna cold painted bronze bookends depicting a pair of birds of paradise budgie guards on branc...
Bronze
a pair of bird bookends ART DECO, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco bird bookends - 1930s These two rare bookends are a real design classic from the 30s.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Style Cast Bronze Birds Bookends
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great cast modelled bronze Art Deco brown with green patina birds book-ends.
Bronze
French Art Deco Signed Chrome Metal Bird Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cute French Art Deco bookends, featuring stylized birds on a branch on one side and a single bird on a branch on the other side.
Chrome
Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze Birds Bookends, M. Bouraine
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco bronze bird bookends. Silver plated bronze figures mounted over green marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends with Parrot Birds
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of bookends from the French Art Deco period. Parrot or Paradise birds, made of casted spelter (zinc alloy) patinated in multiple colors.
Onyx, Spelter
Art Deco Brass Birds Black Marble Decorative Objects Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare pair of brass birds on black marble bases, decorative objects or small bookends, Art Deco period, circa early to mid-20th century.
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Period Nickel Plated Brass Bookends with Birds
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of decorative Art Deco marble bookends with stylized bird figures.
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Bookends of Perched Birds, French, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good tall pair of French, Art Deco period, Book Ends of two perched birds, made of wood and all hand carved & painted, circa 1930. Each bird, possibly a Toucan, has b...
Hardwood
Art Deco French Alabaster Bookends Pair with Colorful Metal Birds
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Peculiar and original pair of Art Deco-style bookmarks; they were produced in a craft workshop in Saint-Ouen, a quaint suburb of Paris, France, between 1930 and 1935; the Master Craf...
Alabaster, Metal
French 1930s Art Deco Bronze Swallow Bird Bookends by Suzanne Bizard
By Susanne Bizard
Located in New York, NY
French 1930s Art Deco bronze Swallow bird bookends mounted on marble bases by Suzanne Bizard, marked "S.Bizard".
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Swallow Bird Bookends by S. Bizard, 1930
By Susanne Bizard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco bronze swallow bookends. Artist / Maker: Suzanne Bizard. Signature / Marks: S. Bizard. Style: Art Deco. Date: 1930. Material: Silvered and blackened silvered br...
Pair of Modernist Art Deco Black Marble Birds Bookends
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great hand carved birds with color in shades of black and grey. Art Deco style book ends made in Italy.
Marble
French Art Deco Silvered Bird Bookends by F.H. Danvin, 1930
By F. H. Danvin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artist/ Maker: F.H. Danvin Signature/ Marks: Danvin Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material: Silvered art metal on black marble base. Origin: France. Size: H 20.5 cm x L 13 cm. x W...
Marble, Metal
A pair of 1930s Art Deco Metal and Marble Birds French Bookends
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of bookends has been an elegant addition to a desk, bookshelf, or study during the Art Deco period.
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends France, circa 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Art Deco bronze bird bookends France, circa 1930 each perched on a log, on a stepped polished marble base, signed and stamped Made in France Measures: Height 8 in. (20.3...
Bronze
Pair of French Hand Carved Wooden Bookends, Bird Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
A good quality pair of French hand carved wooden bookends. These beautiful French Art Deco era handcrafted bookends will look great displaying your's or your child's favorite boo...
Walnut
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H 7.39 in W 5.71 in D 3.75 in
Pair Art Deco Scandinavian Attributed Grotesque Marabou Stork Pottery Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and stylish Art Deco pair pottery grotesque bird bookends, probably Scandinavian and dating from around 1930-50.
Terracotta
Pair of Art Deco Bird Book Ends C1930s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A delightful pair of French Art Deco bird book ends C1930s. A charming male and female couple in bronze patinated spelter perched on marble L-shaped plinths. In good vintage conditi...
Marble, Spelter
A pair of Art Deco Book Ends - Spelter and Marble - Birds
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco period bookends, with sculptures of pheasant birds.
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bronze Stork Bird Bookends Danvin, France, 1930
By F. H. Danvin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with a couple of stork birds.
Marble, Bronze
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.
Marble, Bronze
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H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends Signed by C. Omin, Marcel Guillemard Foundry
By Marcel Guillemard, C. Omin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bird bookends signed by C. Omin, Marcel Guillemard foundry.
Bronze
Sold
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Antique Bookend Bird, Signed by the Artist Franjou, France, Art Deco Sculpture
By Franjou
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique bookend signed by the french artist "Franjou". Depiction of a kingfisher. Zinc Casting with glass eyes on a marble base.
Marble, Zinc
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H 5.12 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Bookends with Cold Painted Bronze Kingfisher Birds on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique on 1stdibs and possibly worldwide. This small pair of stylish bookends from circa 1925 is an absolute joy to watch. Both these bookends have the word 'bronze' cast at the bot...
Marble, Bronze
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 3.14 in
H. Moreau Signed Pair of Art Deco Squirrel Bookends, "Hippolyte François Moreau"
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Verviers, BE
H. Moreau signed pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by "Hippolyte François Moreau" (Hippolyte François Moreau).
Bronze, Spelter
Marble and Brass Art Deco Style Bird Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style bookends made of brass and carved marble in soft earthy color tones.
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 4.7 in W 5.9 in D 3.3 in
Early 20th Century, French Art Deco Bookend with a Bird on Grey Marble
Located in Raalte, NL
Lovely French Art Deco bookend decorated with a bronze-colored patina metal bird on gray marble, circa 1930.
Marble
Art Deco Nickel-Plated Bird Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco nickel-plated bird bookends. Streamlined yet rectilinear, these abstract pair of Deco birds are the perfect compliment to any bookcase or desk.
Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Heron Birds Bookends
Located in Retie, BE
Art Deco bookends with heron birds / spelter cranes.
Breccia Marble, Metal
Marble and Brass Art Deco Style Bird Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style bookends made of brass and carved marble in soft earthy color tones.
Marble, Brass
Marcel Bouraine Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Oakland, CA
These Art Deco bookends by Marcel Bouraine are playful pieces made of silvered bronze and mounted on Portoro marble. They are signed in the circular base M.Bouraine. This figure was ...
Marble, Bronze
Toucan Birds Silver Bronzed Bookends by Louis Fontinelle
By Louis Fontinelle
Located in Oakland, CA
Toucan birds silver bronzed bookends by Louis Fontinelle, French, circa 1930. Recently restored bronze with silver patina on original portoro marble base. These sculptures are top qu...
Marble, Bronze, Nickel
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H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Marble Bookends with Bronze Figurines in Max Le Verier Style
By Max Le Verrier, Johannes Bosma
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Stylish bookends with cream marble bases and Art Deco styled bronze bird figurines.
Bronze
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$375
H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Soquel, CA
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted...
Bronze
A Pair of Onyx Bookends – Horse Heads – Italy - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant pair of sculpted onyx bookends, featuring finely crafted horse heads. Dating from the 1970s, these unique pieces stand out for their exquisite craftsmanship and the natura...
Onyx
$34,230
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$1,400
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France. Hard to find circa 1925 famous Pelican by Artus. (Pseudonym for Max Le Verrier). Genuine period sculpture. ...
Marble, Metal
$2,500 / set
H 7.41 in W 6.3 in D 4.53 in
Georges Limousin Art Deco Griffin Bookends, Spelter & Marble, 1920s
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...
Marble, Spelter
$16,761 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,343 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 3.15 in
Just Andersen Set of Art Deco Elephant Bookends Disko Metal Model 165, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of rare "elephant" bookends in patented Disko metal made in the 1930s by Just Andersen, Denmark. Both stamped underneath. Just Andersen (1884–1943) was a Danish decorat...
Metal
$2,236
H 6.7 in W 6.11 in D 3.55 in
Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning pair of original antique Art Deco ''Reading Ladies" bookends by Max Le Verrier 1920. Patinated spelter with ''Portor Marble'' base. Superbly styled Art Deco design fittin...
Marble, Spelter
$1,475 / set
H 5.24 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco style bookends cat and dog signed by Max Le Verrier.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends cat and dog signed by Max Le Verrier. With foundry mark. Patinated Art Metal on Black marble base. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast. CHAT ET DOGUE....
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
$708 / set
H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style
By Saint-Clément
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This unique and...
Ceramic
$1,416 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Rare find! Pair of Bronze Bookends / Sculptures by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
By Heinz Goll
Located in Cork, IE
This pair of sculptural bookends truly is a rare find! Designed by Hannes Heinz Goll, the Austrian enfant terrible of the 60's art scene and co-founder of the "Grüne Galerie" (green...
Bronze
$2,700
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Art Déco French Owl-Shaped Car Mascot by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for Susse Frères
By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco french nickelled bronze owl-shaped car mascot by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel,...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Nickel
$554 / set
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.14 in
Art Deco Hand-Carved Linden Wood Owl Bookends, Germany, Circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of linden wood bookends with carved figurines of Owls with beautiful orange eyes, Germany, circa the 1930s. These adorable bookends will make a wonderful accent on a...
Wood
1935 Ronson Hound Dog Table Striker Lighter by Ronson
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
In 1935, a desk-mounted striker lighter was crafted. It featured a basset hound canine adorned with a layer of chromium plate, positioned on a sleek black enameled metal base. The ta...
Chrome
Vintage Owl Bookends Wood Spain, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice hand carved wooden owls. 1960s Spain.
Fruitwood
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.