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Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends
Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends

Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice vintage pair of carved Mexican onyx stone bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends depict a sleeping man with poncho and sombrero sitting by a cactus; they have wonderful veining an...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Bohemian Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Cast Iron Spanish Galleon Ship Bookends, a Pair
Cast Iron Spanish Galleon Ship Bookends, a Pair

Cast Iron Spanish Galleon Ship Bookends, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of painted cast iron Spanish galleon ship bookends. Cream sails are decorated with the cross, above red boats and stormy dark waters. Dimensions per bookend.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Bookends Representing Columns
Pair of Brass Bookends Representing Columns

Pair of Brass Bookends Representing Columns

$2,319Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Brass Bookends Representing Columns

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and heavy pair of bookends are made of brass and are representing columns. This is a French work. Circa 1980

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome "Dante" Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome "Dante" Bookends by Pompeian Bronze

Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome "Dante" Bookends by Pompeian Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of bronze patinated polychrome "Dante" bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1930s. The bookends are in good to fair antique condition with a great patina and measure 7"W x 6.25"D ...

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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Antique Liberty Bell Bookends
Antique Liberty Bell Bookends

Antique Liberty Bell Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A pair of solid iron antique liberty bell bookends with a nice patina. Green felt bottoms. Unsigned. The Liberty Bell bears the message: Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land U...

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20th Century American American Colonial Bookends

Materials

Iron

Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950
Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950

Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950

By Industrial Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Monumental Pair of Polished Stainless Steel Glove Molds, Industrial Sculptures, circa 1950 A striking fusion of industrial heritage and sculptural elegance, this rare pair of stainle...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Dante & Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair
Antique Dante & Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair

Antique Dante & Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Dante & Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 5.75" W x 3" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Golf Clubs Shoehorn Brass Vintage German 1960s
Golf Clubs Shoehorn Brass Vintage German 1960s

Golf Clubs Shoehorn Brass Vintage German 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool and nice design sculptural golf clubs shoehorn, made by Gerstenberg, Kunstgewerbe in Germany. material is polished brass. Nice golf collectible or just do use it. Nice add...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish
Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish

Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish

Located in San Diego, CA

Interesting pair of modernist iron gilded chain link bookends with a smooth gold finish, circa 1970s. The pair is heavy, slip resistant and in good vintage condition. They measure 5....

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases

Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases in walnut, circa 1970s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition and measure 12.75"W x 4.5"D x ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Cork Park Sherman Bookends
Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Cork Park Sherman Bookends

Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Cork Park Sherman Bookends

By Park Sherman

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of cork crafted column bookends by Park Sherman. These beautiful bookends express minimalist and brutalist notes. Column like, they define simplicity and organic sty...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cork

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Era - Nuart - Nude Flapper Girl Spelter Metal Bookends
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Era - Nuart - Nude Flapper Girl Spelter Metal Bookends

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Era - Nuart - Nude Flapper Girl Spelter Metal Bookends

By Nuart

Located in St. Louis, MO

Original pair of highstyle Nuart NYC, c.1930s Art Deco nude flapper girl spelter metal bookends with original black paint. Features a women sitting on a pedestal in the nude. Felt bo...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Spelter

Minimalist Solid Cocobolo Bookends 1960s
Minimalist Solid Cocobolo Bookends 1960s

Minimalist Solid Cocobolo Bookends 1960s

By Carl Andre

Located in San Diego, CA

Minimalist solid cocobolo bookends. 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cocobolo

Postmodern Black and White Marble Bookends, Sculptural Design, 1980s
Postmodern Black and White Marble Bookends, Sculptural Design, 1980s

Postmodern Black and White Marble Bookends, Sculptural Design, 1980s

Located in Round Top, TX

Iconic pair of Postmodern angle-cut cylindrical black and white veined marble bookends. Nice hefty weighted pair in great condition with a few small edge chips. Leave them displayed...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage Marble Column Bookends – Set of 2
Vintage Marble Column Bookends – Set of 2

Vintage Marble Column Bookends – Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A substantial set of vintage bookends carved from solid marble in the form of classical architectural columns. The surface features rich natural veining and fossil-like inclusions, a...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Gilt Bronze Bird Bookends on Marble Bases, Italian, Ca. 1970s
Gilt Bronze Bird Bookends on Marble Bases, Italian, Ca. 1970s

Gilt Bronze Bird Bookends on Marble Bases, Italian, Ca. 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very sweet pair of gilt bronze bird bookends on stepped up marble bases.

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20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Postmodern Italian Alabaster Egg Paperweight by Ducceschi
Postmodern Italian Alabaster Egg Paperweight by Ducceschi

Postmodern Italian Alabaster Egg Paperweight by Ducceschi

Located in San Diego, CA

Fantastic genuine alabaster egg paperweight, hand carved by Ducceschi in Italy, originating from Volterra, a town famous for its alabaster craftsmanship. Solid marbleized alabaster, ...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Rare Vintage Carl Auböck Bookends, Austria, 1950s
Pair of Rare Vintage Carl Auböck Bookends, Austria, 1950s

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

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Signed Lalique Crystal Figural Nude Bookends, Art Deco 1930's
A Pair of Signed Lalique Crystal Figural Nude Bookends, Art Deco 1930's

A Pair of Signed Lalique Crystal Figural Nude Bookends, Art Deco 1930's

By Lalique

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A stunning pair of period Art Deco Lalique nude figural bookends. "Reverie" Art Deco design, one male one female, Each in a kneeling pose.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Art Deco wooden bookends, 1940's, France
Pair of Art Deco wooden bookends, 1940's, France

Pair of Art Deco wooden bookends, 1940's, France

Located in BELFORT, FR

Pair of French Art Deco wooden bookends. Perfect condition. Height : 17,5 cm and 18 cm.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Oak Wood Book Bookends, Pair
Oak Wood Book Bookends, Pair

Oak Wood Book Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of oak wood 'book' bookends, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century. Bookends are solid oak wood with red and black 'books'.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Ceramic Painted Cornucopia Fruit Harvest Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Art Deco Ceramic Painted Cornucopia Fruit Harvest Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Art Deco Ceramic Painted Cornucopia Fruit Harvest Bookends - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Art Deco Ceramic Painted Cornucopia Fruit Harvest Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 8.75" W x 3" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Agate Quartz Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair
Blue Agate Quartz Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair

Blue Agate Quartz Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial pair of cobalt blue agate bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century, Brazil. Great as bookends and equally great as standalone decorative ob...

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "Quotation Mark" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa 1968. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with a great patina a...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930
French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930

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

Materials

Marble, Spelter

1970s Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Bookends - Rustic Folk Art Cabin Decor
1970s Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Bookends - Rustic Folk Art Cabin Decor

1970s Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Bookends - Rustic Folk Art Cabin Decor

Located in Seattle, WA

Charming pair of vintage hand-carved wooden bookends featuring whimsical seated bear figures, likely crafted in the 1970s. Each bookend is individually shaped from solid wood with la...

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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Wood

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. They feature stylized birds in flight, cast in patinated silver metal (sp...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Spelter

1930s Pair of French Ceramic Pink Elephant Bookends
1930s Pair of French Ceramic Pink Elephant Bookends

1930s Pair of French Ceramic Pink Elephant Bookends

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a pair of wonderful pink elephant bookends. Although not marked, we are quite certain they are French and from the 1930s. The dark pink glaze has a crackle effect and there ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Polished Brass / Flat Iron Bookends #3530-2 / Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Polished Brass / Flat Iron Bookends #3530-2 / Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Polished Brass / Flat Iron Bookends #3530-2 / Werkstätte Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

Description A pair of newly cast Flat Iron bookends by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. Originally designed by Carl Auböck II in 1943 the bookends are today made by his grandson and great-gr...

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2010s Austrian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s

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 and bronzed spelter. Made in France during the 1920s. Wear consistent with age...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Sculptural Bookends for Señal, Mexico, 1960s
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Sculptural Bookends for Señal, Mexico, 1960s

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Sculptural Bookends for Señal, Mexico, 1960s

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A striking pair of hand-carved solid cocobolo wood bookends designed by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal S.A., Mexico, circa 1960s, combining functional design with the expressive sculptur...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood, Cocobolo

Pair of MCM Triangle Lucite Bookends with Spirals by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
Pair of MCM Triangle Lucite Bookends with Spirals by Herb Ritts for Astrolite

Pair of MCM Triangle Lucite Bookends with Spirals by Herb Ritts for Astrolite

By Herb Ritts, Astrolite

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool pair of MCM triangle lucite bookends with spiral design by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 11.5"W x 2"D x 5...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Modernist Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era with Rare Chamfered Corners
Pair of Modernist Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era with Rare Chamfered Corners

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

Materials

Marble

Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair
Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair

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

"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934
"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934

"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This dramatic pair of Art Deco bookends, each depicting a sailing ship racing through the sea with fully extended sails, was made by the famed Rookwood company in Cincinnati. Each p...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books
Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books

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

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3653 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique English Hand Painted Brass Scholar Bookends
Antique English Hand Painted Brass Scholar Bookends

Antique English Hand Painted Brass Scholar Bookends

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1840 Pair hand painted brass scholar bookends. Brass filled with cement for weight

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Vintage 1940s Bookends

Materials

Cement, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Republic Chinese Carved Pale Jade Stone & Brass Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Republic Chinese Carved Pale Jade Stone & Brass Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Republic Chinese Carved Pale Jade Stone & Brass Bookends

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Export Carved Jade and Brass Bookends, Republic Period, circa 1920s Description: A finely crafted pair of Chinese export bookends featuring pierced and carved jade (...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of “Cubisme” Bookends – Tulum Collection by L’Objet, Designed by Elad Yifra
Pair of “Cubisme” Bookends – Tulum Collection by L’Objet, Designed by Elad Yifra

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

Materials

Ceramic

3x Sculptural Bookends by Spisani Italy Dogs Terrier Labrador
3x Sculptural Bookends by Spisani Italy Dogs Terrier Labrador

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

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, 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 1950s European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and geometric pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Brass Bookends By Lotta Horn For Rejmyre Mässingsbruk Horses Sweden 1990
Pair Of Brass Bookends By Lotta Horn For Rejmyre Mässingsbruk Horses Sweden 1990

Pair Of Brass Bookends By Lotta Horn For Rejmyre Mässingsbruk Horses Sweden 1990

By Lotta Horn

Located in Norwich, England

Pair of brass bookends modelled as horses by Lotta Horn for Rejmyre Mässingsbruk. Sweden. Early 1990s. Stamped marks. They are richly patinated and in good condition, showing a few ...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical garniture featuring gilt bronze lidded urns on marble bases.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s
Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s

Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Bookends in Wood, Europe, 1930s. This is a wonderful pair of art deco bookends. Designed in a very distinct art deco fashion, these will hold your books very elegantly. Th...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm
Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm

Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Mid-century Italian brass bookends, after 'The Thinker' by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, by Regina Italy, circa 1960s. These bookends are roughly shaped but very decorative, the br...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends
Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends

Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of book ends . Embossed Brass frames , decorated with Gem stones , Oval shaped Family Rose Porcelain plaques . representing Oriental Women .

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Pale White Onyx Horse Head Bookends with Contrasting Base
Pair Pale White Onyx Horse Head Bookends with Contrasting Base

Pair Pale White Onyx Horse Head Bookends with Contrasting Base

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant pair of sculpted pale white onyx bookends, featuring handsome horse heads. Dating from the 1970s, these unique pieces stand out for the natural beauty of onyx; the bases o...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1937 'Bamboo' Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1937 'Bamboo' Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1937 'Bamboo' Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1937 'Bamboo' bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed hand cut and polished bamboo and bras...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920
Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920

Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920

By Paul Herzel

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman
Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman

Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman

By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage brushed nickel whale bookends by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.25"W x 3.75"D...

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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel
Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel

Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style mixed metals owl bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel, circa 1960s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 12.5"W x 5"...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4843 Patinated Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4843 Patinated Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4843 Patinated Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4843 Patinated Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass. Price is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

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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