Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1925
Located in Prato, Tuscany
them take on elegant bronze hues; Marquinia marble was used for the rectangular base, high-quality fine
Metal
Sold|$1,250
Art Deco Panther Bookends, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco bookends made of marble and brass panther figures. Dimensions per piece.
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Sold|$1,076 / set
Pair of Art Deco Jockey Bookends
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends circa 1930. Base in black marble with white veins. The sculpture of the
Marble, Spelter
Sold|$656 / set
Art Deco French Pair of Bookends
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional
Marble, Spelter
Sold|$1,250
Art Deco Bronze Falcon Bookends
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of French Art Deco cast bronze falcon bookends on black marble base. Beautiful green patina
Marble, Bronze
Selection of Mid Century Modern Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
the pair. 4) Italian red marble and glass block bookends, Italy, circa 1950s. They measure 6" H x 4
Alabaster, Marble, Brass, Bronze
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
Stone, Marble, Metal
Vintage Art Deco Turkeys Bookends, Italy, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Italian manufacture. Original decorative objects realized in gilded metal and black marble base
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,900
French Art Deco Silvered Nude Women Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
sold it. Art Deco figures in silver of two women as bookends on green marble bases. These classic
Marble, Metal
Sold|$808 / set
Art Deco Olympic Skier bookends signed Jamar
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A highly collectable pair of silver and gold plated spelter bookends depicting an Olympic skier
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco 'Racehorse' Bookends Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco bookends. Two racehorse heads set over marble bases. Original reins. Spelter and
Marble, Spelter
Sold|$897 / set
Pair of Art Deco bookends signed M Font
By M. Font
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco bookends, circa 1930. Signed M. Font on the marble base. Cast iron horse sculpture
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Chrome and Vitrolite Bookends, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Striking pair of Art Deco bookends, very weighty, superb quality and look amazing. The backing is
Marble, Chrome
French Art Deco bookends golfer with caddy, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco bookends golfer with caddy. Style: Art Deco. Date: 1930. Material
Marble, Metal
Sold|$425 / set
Art Deco Black and White Marble Book Ends Pair Italy
Located in Toronto, CA
This striking pair of vintage Art Deco marble bookends embodies both elegance and history. Crafted
Marble
Sold|$598 / set
Pair of Art Deco Bookends Signed M. Frecourt
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends circa 1930. Marble and onyx base. The bird sculpture is in silver spelter
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Matching Pair of Figural Bookends, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Stylish matching pair of Art Deco figural bookends dating to the 1930s. Originating from France the
Marble, Spelter
Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture - Figure. Bookends circa 1900 France
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture Bookends - Figure. circa 1900 France. Very nice Napoleon
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,908 / set
Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco silvered panther bookends signed by the French artist Maurice Frecourt
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Slivered Mouse Bookends by Frecourt, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: A pair of Art Deco mouse bookends. Artist/ Maker: Maurice Frecourt. Signature
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bronze Goldfish Bookends by Georges Garreau, 1930
By Georges Garreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of French Art Deco bronze bookends with goldfish on a Belgian Black marble base signed
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Sold|$293 / set
Vintage Pair of Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of midcentury vintage cast metal polished decorative swan bookends on marble bases. Great
Marble, Metal
A Pair of 1930's Art Deco Silvered Spelter Bookends
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco silvered spelter bookends depicting three birds intertwined, set over a marble
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Silvered Mouse Bookends by Hippolyte Moreau, 1930
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of French Art Deco mouse bookends by Hippolyte Moreau Signature/ Marks: H. Moreau
Marble, Metal
Sold|$573 / set
Art Deco Pair of Boy and Puppy Metal Bookends, 1930s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair of Art Deco figural bookends with a bronzed metal figure of a seated boy with a
Marble, Metal
Art Deco bronze deer bookends by Georges Raoul Garreau, 1930.
By Georges Garreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
bronze. Belgian Black marble base. France 1930. Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Goldfish Bookends by Georges Garreau France 1930
By Georges Garreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
patinated bronze, mounted on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1930 Literature: Dictionnaire des
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Sold|$1,256 / set
Art Deco Bookends Marabou Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
green marble bases. Signed and with foundry seal. These bookends are illustrated on page 328 of
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930 France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends with sitting nudes with flutes. Artist / Maker: Scribe. Signature / Marks
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco bookends modelled as rams on a portoro marble base signed by Max Le Verrier
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Bison Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bison bookends Artist/Maker: Max Le Verrier. Signature/Marks: M. Le Verrier
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful pair of Art Deco bookends in the shape of rams by the French artist Max Le Verrier
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,495 / set
Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco bulldog bookends. Artist / Maker: Max Le Verrier. Signature / Marks: ?M
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,854 / set
Art Deco Pierrot Bookends by Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of bookends modelled as standing Pierrots by the French artist Max Le Verrier
Marble, Metal
Art Deco French Bookends German Shepherd Dogs in the Manner of Calvin
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome pair French bookends on three tone marble bases featuring German shepherd dogs. Marble
Marble
Art Deco bookends with standing nudes Meditation by Fayral Pierre le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry, France ca. 1930 Art Metal with green patina on Belgian Black marble
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Marabou Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative Art Deco bookends in the shape of Marabous by the French artist Georges van de Voorde
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Snail Bookends by Suzanne Bizard 1930
By Susanne Bizard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze snail bookends. By Suzanne Bizard. Signature: S. Bizard. Style: Art Deco
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends with reading nudes in patinated metal on a green marble base by
Marble, Metal
Sold|$2,572 / set
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier. Patinated Art Metal on green marble
Marble, Metal
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
(French: “Régule”) Socle in black marble (could have a different marbleization than the picture) Green
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies by Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgian Black marble base. France 1930.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco silvered sculpture of Group of Monkey's Bookends, France, circa 1925
By E. Bourcart
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco bookends, pair of monkey’s figures. Mounted over a very heavy Italian marble
Marble, Bronze
Egyptian Style Bronze Sphinx Griffin Bookends
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1920s inspired sculpture of sphinx solid bronze on absolute black marble. Could be used as
Brass
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
refinement, perfectly poised atop luxurious black marble bases that enhance their stability and visual appeal
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Jumping Goats, Joe Descomps, 1930 France
By Joe Descomps Cormier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of green patinated bronze bookends with jumping goats by the french artist Joe Descomps
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Pair French Brass Bookends Svassi Maggiori on Marquinia Blackmamarble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
cristatus). The rectangular bases, with beveled corners, are made of elegant Nero Marquina black marble
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Bookends Kneeling Nude with Basket by Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Patinated Art Metal on a fine Belgian Black marble base. France 1930 “Statuettes of the Art Deco period
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Sold|$2,093 / set
Art Deco bookends with seated nudes by Janle for Max le Verrier 1930
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Antwerp, BE
green patina on black marble base. France 1930.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
: 1930. Material: Patinated metal, portor marble base. Origin: France. Size: H 17.5 cm. x L 15.3 cm
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,908 / set
Art Deco Bookends Nude with Drape Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The women are cast in Art metal and have a dark green patina. They are mounted on a green marble base
Marble, Metal
Sold|$2,332 / set
Art Deco Bookends with Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930 France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with reading nudes by the famous French artist Max Le Verrier
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Bookends with Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very fine pair of Art Deco figural bookends modelled as reading nudes by the French artist Max Le
Marble, Metal
Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant and large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in
Marble, Spelter
Moyen Age Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Original Art Deco, 1920s France. Reading ladies Bookends made in “Régule
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco bookends with kneeling nudes Ceuilette signed by Max Le Verrier, 1930.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Art metal with green patina, on black marble bases. France 1930. Literature: Statuettes of the Art
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Ulm, DE
Bookends made in “Régule” (spelter) Socle in black marble (could have a different marbleization than the
Marble, Spelter
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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