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Art Deco Burl Wood Bookends Pair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Toronto, CA
Beautifully crafted, this striking pair of Art Deco bookends showcases the natural beauty and character of burl wood. Their sculptural, rounded form and rich wood grain pattern bring...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Wood

Art Deco Burl Wood Bookends Pair, Mid-Century Modern
Art Deco Burl Wood Bookends Pair, Mid-Century Modern
$206 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 5.6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of polished cast brass duck bookends, circa 1950. Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style. Very sturdy and heavy. Pair of midcentury vintage cas...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Brass

Don Quichotte and Sancho Panza Art Deco Bookends by Janle for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Janle
Located in Ulm, DE
“Don Quichotte” (and Sancho Panza) Designed in France by “Janle”, signed Original “Max Le Verrier” The very detailed handmade artwork is perfectly able to hold even heavy books...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Ionic regular columns born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia have a thin, long and elegant body. Ionic columns are one of three types of column styles used in Greece; V...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Bookends

Materials

Statuary Marble

Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
$180 / set
H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Pair of Acrylic Lucite Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lucite / Acrylic bookends by Ritts and Co. - super sleek and perfect for any space. Especially good for the modern or minimalist space. The pair are very architectural and in...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Lucite

Pair of Acrylic Lucite Bookends
Pair of Acrylic Lucite Bookends
$950 / set
H 8 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Skulls Bookend Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Skulls Set of 2 bookend with polished nickel finish structure. Skulls in solid brass in bronzed finish. Dimension of each bookend: L19xD12,5xH20,5cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bookends

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Skulls Bookend Set of 2
Skulls Bookend Set of 2
$895 / set
H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass

Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Delassement” by Max Le Verrier – Art Deco Bookends, Paris, France Elevate your space with the timeless sophistication of these Art Deco style bookends, “Delassement,” designed by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Bookends Strumenti Musicali Gold on Red Metal
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
There can be wit and unpredictability in the order: this was Fornasetti idea when he designed his first bookends. The mix of images with their functional design make these accessorie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti Bookends Strumenti Musicali Gold on Red Metal
$709 / set
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Pair of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood. Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends

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Hardwood

Vintage Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the likes of aztec warrior deities. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes thru while the carving sculpte...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends
Vintage Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.75 in W 4 in D 2.3 in
Pair of Rare Vintage Carl Auböck Bookends, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a wonderful pair of rare vintage brass and can bookends by Carl Aubock. The pair is made of heavy brass and wrapped with cane. A very beautiful mix of materials. The bookends...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Post Modern Italian Red Hearths Bookends in Red Alabaster Stone
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of solid hand-carved red hearts, bookends circa the 1980s made in Italy beautiful color.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

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Alabaster

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
An exquisite pair of Art Deco style bookends, crafted from solid wood , showcases a bold geometric design with sculptural spherical accents. The rich grain of the wood accentuates th...
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Bookends

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Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
$704 / set
H 5.91 in W 4.14 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Wooden book rests are an elegant and functional decorative element that plays both a practical and aesthetic role in any interior. Made of smooth, solid wood, the set of supports co...
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Bookends

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1940s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1940s, Set of 2
$585 / set
H 5.71 in W 3.75 in D 5.52 in
Antique Art Deco ''Squirrel'' Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Original antique Art Deco bookends model: "Squirrel'' by Max le Verrier 1930. Superbly stylized Art Deco sculptures that always draw your attention. They are in ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Modernist Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era with Rare Chamfered Corners
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent pair of modernist solid marble bookends in black, grey and white with a "greenish" hue, circa 1980s. The pair has a sharp "Memphis Era" design with rare, hard to find, cham...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Antique Ornate Bookends, Anglo-Indian Beech, Book Rests, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique ornate bookends. An Anglo-Indian, carved beech book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Displaying exceptional decorative appeal and fine...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

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Beech

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books This very unusual piece had been produced with the spines and outer leaves of Leather bound books it is lined on the...
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Vintage 1960s Adam Style Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1930s Chariot Race Coliseum Hubley Cast Iron Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step back into a dramatic moment of antiquity with this striking pair of Hubley cast iron bookends, circa 1930. Known as the “Chariot Rounding the Bend” series, these bookends featur...
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Cast Iron Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Add a touch of timeless Eastern elegance to your library or office with this beautifully crafted pair of Japanese cast iron bookends. Each piece features a meticulously detailed reli...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Cast Iron Bookends
Pair of Japanese Cast Iron Bookends
$250 / set
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an appealing set of vintage brass bookends. The bookends each depict a spread-wing bald eagle perched on a branch. The branch is wrapped in decorative vines. In 1782, Congre...
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Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
$225
H 6.25 in W 5.5 in D 2.88 in
Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends by S.C.C., 1974
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a set of vintage brass Revolutionary War soldiers bookends. Each bookend depicts a fife player, a drummer, and a flag bearer, marching in step together across a grassy fie...
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Vintage 1970s Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends by S.C.C., 1974
Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends by S.C.C., 1974
$350
H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 2.63 in
Vintage George Washington Bronze Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of vintage George Washington bust bookends. The pair feature the likeness of Washington with detailed facial features and formal attire. The bookends were made in t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage George Washington Bronze Bust Bookends
Vintage George Washington Bronze Bust Bookends
$350
H 6.38 in W 3.5 in D 2.88 in
Pair of bronze cat bookends from Viennese Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Viennese Bronze Cat Bookends by Hagenauer This pair of bookends features a stylized bronze cat design by Hagenauer, Vienna. Each cat is depicted in a stretched pose, with the...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of bronze cat bookends from Viennese Hagenauer
Pair of bronze cat bookends from Viennese Hagenauer
$3,800
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
3x Sculptural Bookends by Spisani Italy Dogs Terrier Labrador
By Povl Kjær
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice vintage set of three bookends by Spisani. No damages, free international shipping.  
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookends

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Acrylic

Art Deco style bookends PEGASE signed by Max Le Verrier, winged horses.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends PEGASE signed by Max Le Verrier. With foundry mark. Patinated Art Metal on Black marble base. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast. Pegasus, winged hors...
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2010s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Birds Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s. Fantastical birds. Spelter & marble. Height 7.5"(19 cm), width 5.9"(15cm), depth 3.15"(8cm)
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Birds Bookends, 1920
French Art Deco Birds Bookends, 1920
$1,800 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
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...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930
French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930
$895 / set
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Serre Livres en Spelter sur marbre noir veiné Art Déco France XX Siècle
Located in London, England
Découvrez ces superbes serre-livres en régule à patine foncée, ornés de délicats oiseaux reposant sur un socle en marbre. Cette belle production, pourtant souvent négligée au profit ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Spelter

Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo for Señal Bookends, Mexico, c.1965
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo for Señal Bookends, Mexico, c.1965.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Wood, Cocobolo

Pair of “Cubisme” Bookends – Tulum Collection by L’Objet, Designed by Elad Yifra
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Bring a touch of modern art and Mayan inspiration to your library with this striking pair of “Cubisme” bookends from the Tulum collection by L’Objet. Designed by Elad Yifrach, these ...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookends

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Ceramic

Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style forged iron owl bookends in the style of Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950s. The bookends are heavy and solid with with a great patina and original ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

San Francisco World's Fair Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of bronze and copper plate Art Deco Trojan horse bookends. Both bookends have bronze plaques attached "Golden Gate International Exposition World's Fair San F...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze, Copper

Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Wood, Cocobolo

Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two neoclassical celestial armillary sundials with roman numerals Circa 1980s Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 6.38"H. Good origina...
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Vintage 1980s Indian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Verona
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. The pair feature the likeness of Abraham Lincoln with detailed facial features and formal attire. The bookends were made b...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Verona
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Verona
$225
H 5.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.13 in
Vintage U.S. Great Seal Bookends, Circa 1950s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage U.S. Great Seal bookends, dating to the 1950s. The bookends feature a brass-colored, raised relief U.S. Great Seal at center. The round seal is encased...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Resin

Vintage U.S. Great Seal Bookends, Circa 1950s
Vintage U.S. Great Seal Bookends, Circa 1950s
$225
H 6.75 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
Vintage American Eagle Bookends by Baldwin Brass
By Baldwin Brass
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a set of vintage brass eagle bookends. Each bookend depicts a wingspread eagle clutching a bundle of arrows in its left talon and an olive branch in the right talon. When ...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Bookends

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Brass

Vintage "1776" Brass American Eagle Bookends by Colonial Virginia
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an appealing set of vintage brass bookends. The bookends each depict a spread-wing bald eagle perched on a rectangular base, stamped with the date “1776.” The bookends were m...
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Vintage 1970s American Federal Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Borghese Eagle Bookends with Black Base
By Borghese
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a pair of 20th century vintage American eagle bookends by Borghese. The eagles are depicted with widely spread wings and arched heads, turned to the side. They are rendered i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Vintage George Washington Cast Iron Bookends by Judd & Co., circa 1920
By Judd Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of vintage George Washington bust bookends. The pair feature the likeness of Washington with detailed facial features and formal attire. The busts are bordered with...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends

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Iron

Hard-to-Find Pair of Vintage Carl August III Nickel-Plated Bookends Model 5403
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare pair of nickel-plated iron bookends designed by Carl Auböck III and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. These bookends were part of a brutalist-influenced collection o...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron, Nickel

Hand Carved Ebony Wood King Tut Tutankhamen Pharaoh Bust Book Ends Signed 1974
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dated 1974 hand-carved King Tutankhamun bust bookends (set of 2), carved from a solid block of teak wood, feature detailed representations of the Pharaoh. The black finish highlights...
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Vintage 1970s Egyptian Egyptian Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved Ebony Wood King Tut Tutankhamen Pharaoh Bust Book Ends Signed 1974
Hand Carved Ebony Wood King Tut Tutankhamen Pharaoh Bust Book Ends Signed 1974
$390 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Bronze George Washington & Mount Vernon Bookends by F.R. Woodward
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of bronze bookends. By F.R. Woodward. In bronze. One bookend with George Washington in profile with the Washington family coat of arms and family motto 'Exitus acta pr...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Statue 2 Horses Figurine Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elevate your space with the bold elegance of this Art Deco Bronze Horse Sculpture Bookend Set, featuring two finely cast horse figurines poised in mid-stride. A stunning blend of pow...
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Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Cast Iron "Arabian Soldier" Hubley Bookends Great Patina 1930's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Add a touch of vintage exoticism to your collection with this striking pair of 1930s Hubley cast iron "Arabian Soldier" bookends. Expertly crafted in heavy cast iron, these figures a...
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Indian Shawmut Bank Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Honor a piece of American banking and cultural history with this striking pair of vintage cast iron bookends, originally produced for the Shawmut Bank. W5 x D1.5 x H8
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Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Indian Shawmut Bank Bookends
Pair of Indian Shawmut Bank Bookends
$250 / set
H 8 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Jennings Brothers Jb Roman Horse Bronze Bookend
Located in Pasadena, CA
This finely detailed bronze bookend by Jennings Brothers showcases a commanding scene of a warrior and his horse, rendered in neoclassical style. The sculpture captures a moment of c...
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Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage solid brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice size to hold a stack of books. Great for your beach house! Any dark areas are reflection only.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
$175 / set
H 5 in W 5 in D 2 in
Pair of Jade Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Guard your literary treasures with this exquisite pair of hand-carved jade Foo Dog bookends. Symbolizing strength, protection, and prosperity, these mythical lion-like guardians are ...
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20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade

Pair of Jade Foo Dog Bookends
Pair of Jade Foo Dog Bookends
$660 / set
H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Antique Scottie Dog Bookends, English Beech, Book Rests, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful pair of antique Scottie dog bookends. An English, figural book rest in beech, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Brimming with charm, these decorative f...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookends

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Beech

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends
Pair Of Art Nouveau Bookends
$541 / set
H 6.5 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, etched brass decorative book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Bursting with charm and rich detail, ...
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Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very special pair of vintage stacked tortoiseshell and clear lucite bookends. The design has hints of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency and is an eye-catcher in any library, office, ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Lucite

Vintage Israeli Brass Hamsa Shalom Salam Peace Bookends - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Israeli brass Hamsa bookends featuring "Shalom" and "Salem" inscriptions—symbolic and functional pieces for your collection. We sell items as acquired, without res...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Bookends

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Brass

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Bookend Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bookend sets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bookend sets — often made from metal, stone and brass — can elevate any home. We have 2833 antique and vintage bookend sets in-stock, while there are 140 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookend sets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern bookend sets are consistently popular styles. Ben Seibel, Max Le Verrier and Carl Auböck each produced beautiful bookend sets that are worth considering.

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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The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.