Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel, France 1925
By Pierre Laurel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel.
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel, France 1925
By Pierre Laurel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Nymph and Faun by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends nymph and faun by Pierre Le Faguays.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris
By Etling Paris, Alexandre Kéléty
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:...
Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930
By Raoul Benard
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and highly decorative pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with children titled “Simplicity”, designed by Raoul Benard and produced in France circa 1930.
Bronze
Wonderful Art Deco Bronze Bookends Reading Nudes Delassement Max Le Verrier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Depicting Reading Nudes Delassement By Max Le Verrier Set On Marble Bases
Marble, Bronze
$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
"Girl and Goose, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Paul Silvestre
Located in Essex, MA
With Susse Freres foundry and signed, depicting a pair of satyr children one sitting and one standing and leaning. Greenish brown patina. Reduced version of the "Miroir d'eau" founta...
Bronze
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Deer Sculpture with Wooden Base, circa 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
They have the Hagenauer style. Art Deco dark green patinated bronze leaping deer bookends Unsigned.
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Oriental Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920
By Mabel White
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bronze bookends of Chinese children playing by M.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends Philosophie Marcel Bouraine, France 1925
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends “Philosophie” – Marcel Bouraine, 1925 A rare and refined pair of Art Deco bronze bookends titled “Philosophie”, created by the renowned French sculptor ...
Bronze
Art Deco bronze satyr bookends SIT & PUSH by Paul Silvestre, Susse Frères 1920
By Susse Freres, Paul Silvestre
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculpturally refined pair of Art Deco bronze bookends, known as “Sit and Push,” created by Paul Silvestre circa 1920.
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.
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Louis Riche, Patrouilleau Foundry, France 1920
By Louis Riché
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with stretching cats on a black marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Bookends by Pompeian Bronze, Graphic Arts, USA, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze bookends titled "Graphic Arts," for Pompeian Bronze Company c.1920s, USA. Each bookend features an intricate bas-relief scene depicting two classical artisans deeply f...
Bronze, Enamel
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome Pirate Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated polychrome pirate bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920s. The bookends are in fair antique condition and measure 6" W, 4.25" D x 9.5" H. Good looking hard ...
Bronze
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".
Bronze
$340Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Bronze Clad Cherub Art Deco Bookends by Art Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bronze clad cherub Art Deco bookends by Art Bronze, circa 1930s.
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco period bronze and marble pheasant bookends USA, Circa 1930s Each measures: 5.5"W x 3.13"D x 5.38"H.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful Art Deco chromed bronze bookends, depicting swift birds on an arched branch.
Bronze, Chrome
Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
If eagles hold a special meaning for you or for someone you love, then this unique pair of bookends could be the perfect gift. These beautifully stylised Art Deco eagle sculptures ma...
Marble, Spelter
$1,365 / set
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Silver Bronze
By Gauthier
Located in NANTES, FR
Bookends circa 1930 in silvered bronze representing a gazelle on a black marble base signed Gauthier. Length: 14,5 cm Width: 11 cm Height: 16 cm Weight: 3.2 kg Joseph Gaut...
Marble, Bronze
Paul Silvestre French Art Deco Bronze Lamb Bookends
By Susse Freres, Paul Silvestre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bronze lamb bookends. Paul Silvestre. Marked: Silvestre, foundry mark, Susse Frères, Paris.
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends c.1930
By Gladys Brown, Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco bronze plated horse bookends. CREATOR Possibly Gladys Brown for Dodge Inc.
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Bookends by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of rare bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace bookends with amazing patina.
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble
By Pierre Fortin
Located in NANTES, FR
Elephant bookends in gilt patina bronze. Base in sea green marble. In the style of Bugatti. Signed Fortin on marble. We did not find indications on the artist. In very good sh...
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / bookends / wood and bronze / Art Deco A captivating pair of French Art Deco bookends dating to the 1920s, each featuring a finely cast bronze relief of a conductor i...
Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Stretching Cat Bookends by Frank Sarsaparilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming and highly sculptural pair of vintage **Art Deco stretching cat bookends**, depicting elegant felines reaching upward with their front paws raised in a wonderfully animate...
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s Pair Silvered Bronze Baby Sculptures Busts, Laughing.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Polychromed bronze and Portoro marble. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 330.
Travertine, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Polychromed bronze and Travertine marble. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 330.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Polychromed bronze and green alp marble. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 330.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.
By C. Charles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Jennings Brothers Anchor Bronze Bookends c.1920-1930
By Jennings Bros.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Art Deco bronze plated anchor bookends manufactured by Jennings Brothers with original labels and flet.
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety France 1930.
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety.
Marble, Bronze
$240Sale Price / set|20% Off
"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
By James Earle Fraser
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated cast iron bookends "End of Trail" by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s. The bookends are exact replicas of the famous "End of the Trail" statue sculpted by Ja...
Bronze, Iron
Art Deco Asian Pair of Bronze Annamite Bookends, Indochina, circa 1920
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
These rare sculptural bookends present typical Annamite dignitary figures — an elderly man and woman — each modeled with a quiet gravitas that reflects both regional identity and the...
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Bronze Figural Male & Female Character Sculptural Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco bronze figural bookends are signed, but the artist could not be identified.
Granite, Bronze
Antique McClelland Barclay Art Deco Bronze Mushroom Frog Bookend Sculptures 4.5"
By McClelland Barclay 2
Located in Dayton, OH
This rare, antique pair of McClelland Barclay "Mushroom and Frog" solid bronze bookends from the 1920s is a magnificent addition to any Art Deco collection or vintage home library.
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Alexandre Kéléty. France 1925
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bronze Cat Sculpture Bookends, by Alexandre Kelety.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends signed H Fady in Bronze
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends signed H Fady in Bronze A delightful pair of bronze and marble bookends that are finely cast with elephants in a naturalistic pose.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Lioness Bookends on Portoro Marble Bases
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Lionesses Bookends on Portoro Marble Bases, In the Manner of Vincent Becquerel A striking pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring sculptural liones...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze and Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen, 1930s USA
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze and brass art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA.
Brass, Bronze
Pair of K. Gregory Solid Bronze Art Deco Revival Dog Bookends, 1970s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of K. Gregory Gilt Bronze Art Deco Revival Dog Bookends, circa 1970s A striking pair of exceptionally heavy cast bronze bookends by K.
Bronze
Large Pair of French Art Deco Painted Bronze and Marble Bookends, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large Pair of French Art Deco Painted Bronze and Marble Bookends, 1920s A large and charming pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, beautifully crafted in painted bronze a...
Marble, Bronze
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
Art Deco Horse Head Bookends by Hermès, Bronze and Wood, Circa 1930
By Hermès
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of horse head bookends designed by Hermès made of bronze with a wooden base. France, CIRCA 1930.
Bronze
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze German Shepherd Dog and Black Marble Bookends
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco gilt bronze German shepherd dog and black marble bookends.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Marabou Stork Bookends by Marcel-André
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A striking and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco bookends by the renowned sculptor Marcel-André Bouraine (1886–1948), dating from the early 20th century.
Bronze
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze 'Turkey' Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze 'Turkey' Bookends by G.
Marble, Bronze
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
$990Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Of Vintage Pointer Bookends, French Bronze, Dog Figure, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Pointer bookends. A French, bronze dog figure book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bronze and Marble Goat-Shaped Bookends, France, circa 1930
By Paul Silvestre
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of Art Deco bronze and marble goat-shaped bookends Continental Bronze, marble Early 20th Century / c. 1930 Dimensions: H x W x D: 14cm x 16cm x 9cm This superb pair of booke...
Marble, Bronze
Marcel Bouraine Silvered Bronze Pair of Art Deco Roosters Bookends. France 1920s
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Marcel Bouraine Silvered Bronze Pair of Art Deco Roosters Bookends. France 1920s.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s
By Paul Jouve
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco pair of panther bookends. Silvered bronze and marble.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s
By Adam Feron
Located in Ulm, DE
A graceful echo of the exotic elegance that defined French Art Deco, these bookends by sculptor A. Féron are a refined marriage of sculpture and function.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Fancy Goldfish Bookends By Georges Raoul Garreau French 1920's
By Georges Garreau
Located in Norwich, England
A pair of Art Deco patinated bronze long-tailed fancy goldfish bookends by Georges-Raoul Garreau, on marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of English Art Deco period (circa 1930) figural bronze and onyx bookends featuring Chinese children; a seated Chinese boy reading a book and another similar boy peering over...
Onyx, Bronze
$415Sale Price / set|28% Off
French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage French bookends, pair of art deco swan or grebe bookends with a black and white veined marble base, Nero Marquina marble, the swans are made of spelter metal that i...
Marble, Spelter
$106Sale Price|75% Off
Early Art Deco Brass Bookends with Scottie Statues
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Deco bookends featuring full figural Scottish Terriers in bronze sitting on stepped up classic Deco background with the original mottled patina.
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bookends “Swallows” by Georges Garreau
By Georges Garreau
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
An original pair of Art Deco bronze bookends “Swallows” by Georges Garreau, circa 1925.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Original Art Deco Swallows Bronze Bookends by Georges Garreau, circa 1925
Located in Kent, GB
An original pair of Art Deco bronze bookends 'Swallows' by Georges Garreau.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Bookends
Located in Hadley, MA
Art Deco patinated bronze stretching cat bookends.
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Olypian Arthlete Bookends
Located in Brighton, GB
Wonderful large pair of original Art Deco Bookends modeled as Olympian athletes.
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 Style Bronze Bookends Marked E. Roland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style Bronze Bookends Marked E. Roland
Bronze
Unavailable
H 6.63 in W 7.88 in D 3.88 in
Leon Leyritz Pair of French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends
By Leon Leyritz
Located in New York, NY
With mythological figure in silvered bronze-mounted on beige onyx base. Both signed LEYRITZ on base. Excellent condition. Leon Leyritz was a renowned sculptor during the 1920s a...
Onyx, Bronze
Bronze Cat Bookends
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of Art Deco, patinated bronze bookends in the form of stylized, stretching cats.
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends by Vandaele
By Vandaele
Located in Chicago, IL
Perhaps lovebirds resting on an Art Deco base. Each bookeend is signed Vandaele, made in France, L.N. Paris and J.L. with the number 48.
Bronze
Art Deco Bookends by Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Silvered bronze marabout storks with green marble base. Signed and numbered: Bouraine / Made in France
Bronze
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sea Lions on Marble Base Bookends by Maurice Frecourt
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Brighton, GB
Large, heavy pair of Art Deco bookends by Maurice Frecourt, featuring silvered bronze sea lions / seals on green veined marble.
Jennings Brothers Bronze Bookends JB2462
By Jennings Bros.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1920s Jennings Brothers Bookends Art Deco Bronze Monkey Motif - the Pair - from a Palm Beach estate.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 5.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Marcel Bouraine Pair of French Art Deco “Dove” Bookends, circa 1930
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Bouraine (active 1925-1930) France. Pair of Art Deco “Dove” sculptural bookends, circa 1930.
Bronze
Rearing Horse Bookends
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in London, GB
References Art Deco and other figures by Bryan Catley. Date: 1930.
Bronze
Art Deco Cubist Bronze Panther Bookends
Located in Brighton, GB
Superb pair of French Art Deco cubist bronze panther bookends on grey marble bases.
Bronze
Art Deco 'Cobra' Bookends
By Irénée Rochard
Located in London, GB
Irénée Rochard (French, 1906-1984) A pair of incredibly stylish Art Deco bookends in the form of King Cobras, the detailed snakes in patinated bronze, are shown in a striking posi...
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Squirrels Bookends, Bronze, Marcel Guillemard, France, circa 1930
By Marcel Guillemard
Located in L'Etang, FR
Pair of bookends squirrels in silvered bronze on marble top. Numbered and signed: "Claude", "MARCEL GUILLEMARD", "118". France, 1925-1930. Marcel Guillemard (1886-1932) is a dec...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Seal Bookends by Maurice Frecourt
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pair of Art Deco seal bookends by Maurice Frecourt. Bronze silver plated on a marble base.
Bronze, Silver
Bronze Bird Bookends by Laurent
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Warlingham, GB
French Art Deco bronze stylised bird bookends by Laurent.
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Panther and Tiger by Oscar Waldmann, 1925
By Oscar Waldmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends panther and tiger by Oscar Waldmann Patinated bronze on wooden base.
Bronze
Art Deco bronze bookends pushing men Victor Demanet, 1930
By Victor Demanet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Powerful Art Deco bronze bookends with pushing men by Victor Demanet Artist/ maker: Victor Demanet Signature/ marks: V.
Bronze
Pair of indian Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Gibert, 1930 France
By Lucien Gibert
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Indian Art Deco bronze bookends. Artist/ Maker: Gibert Signature/ Marks: Unsigned Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material: Gilt and silvered bronze.?
Onyx, Bronze
Sold
H 7.49 in W 5.32 in D 4.93 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Satyr & Nude by A. Gilbert & M. Guillemard 1925 France
By Andre Gilbert, Marcel Guillemard
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and elegant pair of Art Deco bronze bookends, created in 1925 by the French artist Andre Gilbert.
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Satyr and Girl by Pierre Laurel, 1930
By Pierre Laurel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends of a young satyr and girl holding grapes.
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 4.14 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Boy and Girl Satyr Paul Silvestre, France, 1920
By Paul Silvestre
Located in Antwerp, BE
“Sit and push” Art Deco bronze bookends boy and girl satyr. Signed by Paul Silvestre, with Susse Freres founders' signature, France, circa 1920.
Bronze
Sold
H 11.42 in W 5.32 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco bronze bookends pierrot and girl FLIRT by Marcel Bouraine France 1925
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends pierrot and girl FLIRT by Marcel André Bouraine Silvered and patinated bronze on a Portor marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Shepherd Dogs by Varnier, France, 1925
By R. Varnier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends with shepherd dogs by R.
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Pierre Le Faguays Art Deco Bronze Bookends Satyr and Girl, France, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Title: ?Faun and nymph. ?Art Deco bronze bookends with a sitting satyr and nymph.
Marble, Bronze
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.