Antique Set of Iron Bookends Depicting Shakespeare in Copper Patinated Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of solid iron bookends depicting Shakespeare in a patinated copper finish circa 1920's.
Iron
18th Century French Door Locks On Marble As Bookends - A Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 18th century French door locks artfully repurposed into elegant bookends. Each lock, originally crafted circa in 1790, features intricate bronze doré detailing and unique t...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Sculptural Italian Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century sculptural Italian marble bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2.5"D x 6.5"H and would make a...
Marble
Blenko Ice Blue Glass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of tinted ice blue glass stylized elephant bookends. Blenko Glass Co.
Art Glass
$1,190Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends A pair of bookends. Each bookend features a metallic sculpture of a big cat, with one being a lion and the other a tiger. The sculptures are mo...
Marble, Metal
SCULPTED DEEP RED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Absolutely exquisite, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of ...
Stone
$1,066Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Of Vintage Springer Spaniel Bookends, English, Marble, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of Springer Spaniel bookends. An English, onyx marble and cast metal ornamental dog book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Striking bookends with appe...
Marble
Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass bronze finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge....
Metal
1980s Wall Street - Brass & Green Marble Bull vs Bear Stock Market Bookends
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Wall Street Bear & Bull stock market bookends . Each having a cast brass design on top of a solid block of angled green marble base. Perfect gift for that Wall Street broker, ...
Marble, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco mice Bookends by H. Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco mice bookends signed H. Moreau, mounted on marble.
Marble, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Bookends, Danish Abstract Brutalist Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This pair of mid-century modern bookends showcases a striking Danish abstract brutalist design. Expertly crafted from solid teak wood, the pieces feature an elegant curved silhouette...
Metal
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. These same figures where often used as Car Mascots / Hood Ornaments. Marcel Bouraine (1886–1948) ...
Marble, Bronze
Original Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s with original signature seal sticker. Incredible craftsmanship and detail in this pair of glass bookends that...
Blown Glass
1980's Pair of Brass Tennis Players Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid brass tennis players bookends circa 1980's light patina great gift for a tennis lover.
Brass
$290Sale Price / set|22% Off
Pair of Astrolite Mid-Century Modern Beveled Lucite Bookends
By Astrolite
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thick Lucite Mid-Century Bookend Set, 1960's. These heavy Lucite bookends with beautiful beveled edges almost glow when the light hits them. Polished and substantial, this pair is an...
Lucite
Pair of Italian Cast Brass Anchor Candlesticks, Mid-20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of mid-20th-century candlestick holders cast in solid brass and modeled as ship’s anchors. Each elongated anchor supports a turned candle cup with a petite pendant de...
Brass
Steel Doorstop/Bookend, United States, 20th C
Located in New York City, NY
Blackened steel door stop / bookend.
Steel
Fermo Red Doorstop by Martinelli Venezia
By Rampinelli Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Fermo is a metal doorstop, characterized by a playful anthropomorphic form, expertly shaped from a thick slab, giving the project robustness and durability. The two legs, positioned ...
Steel
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Swan Bookends
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural swan design made of metal, which exudes an elegant and streamlined aesthetic typical of the Art D...
Marble, Metal
$1,700
Vienna bronze bookend
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vienna bronze bookend Material: polychrome bronze with some natural wear Circa 1920 Origin: Vienna Orientalist style: seated man and woman Excellent condition
Bronze
Early 20th century Sullivanesque Terracotta blocks by Midland Terracotta Company
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of c1910 Sullivanesque style architectural terracotta blocks by the Midland Terra Cotta Company of Chicago Illinois. Midland was a major contributor to many Chicago and P...
Terracotta, Ceramic, Pottery
SULPTED MARBLE ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Absolutely exquisite, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of ...
Stone
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Wood and Iron French Bookends
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking set of four bookends that captures the essence of the Art Deco era. They blend contrasting materials, warm-toned wood with the darker, more rigid iron in a design...
Iron
Vintage Brass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage brass bookends from circa the 1970s. Beautiful bookends, each with an elephant sculpture, mounted on brass bases. France, circa the 1970s. Dimensions: height: 15 cm / 5.9 in;...
Brass
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Bookends with Brass Hands #1928, Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of minimalist but charming sculptural book ends in the shape of a hands. Model number 1928, handmade of solid polished brass and metal, designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in t...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Japanese Bronze Bookends, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese bronze bookends, circa 1880.
Bronze
2 Art Deco bookends marble around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
2 Art Deco bookends marble around 1920s It has small damages but it is not cracked (see pictures) Very elegant excecution Original condition The books are not for sale they are only ...
Marble
$755Sale Price / set|37% Off
Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Dragon Bookends, Mid-20th Century
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a gilded dragon emerging from ocean waves that meet the clouds, all five talons extended...
Brass, Enamel
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, coromandel decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Offering charming character and d...
Wood
SULPTED ROUGH CUT ANTiQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Absolutely exquisite, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of ...
Stone
Art Deco Laurent Horse Bookends Bronze Sculpture, c 1930, France
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Georges H. Laurent horse bookends bronze sculpture. c 1925 France. A stunning pair of art deco stylized bookends. Silvered plated bronze Both signed. Mounted over black mar...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #5535 'Rainbow' Patinated Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #5535 'Rainbow' Patinated Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polis...
Brass
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze and Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends/Pipe Rests c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco bronze and copper plated Trojan horse bookends with pipe rests. Original labels on each. CREATOR Metal Corp. of America, Hollywood, CA. ...
Bronze, Copper
ORANELY SULPTED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Absolutely exquisite, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of ...
Stone
Art Deco / Cubist Pierre Cardin Bookends Silver Elephants Black Base, 1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Cubist Pierre Cardin Bookends Silver Elephants Black Base Design, 1980 Pierre Cardin bookend silver elephants black base design, 1980. We have specialized in the sale of...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Bronze Jax Bookend or Door Stop
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jax bookend or doorstop by Bill Curry for Design Line. This Jack bookend is made of heavy cast bronze with a charming age appropriate patina that gives character.
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century French Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming pair of 20th-century French bookends brings a delightful touch of artistry and whimsy to any bookshelf. Each bookend features a finely cast bronze figure, one depicting...
Bronze
Limited Edition "The Ends" Bookends by Dr. Seuss Collection for Hallmark
By Hallmark, Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition "The Ends" bookends by Dr. Seuss Collection for Hallmark, circa 2000. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures: 10.5”W x 2.25”D x 7”H. Super attract...
Resin
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural bird design made of metal, which exudes an elegant and streamlined aesthetic typical of the Art D...
Marble, Metal
Mid Century Arts & Crafts Live Edge Natural CA Redwood Bookends Interior Decor
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning & Rare! DELIGHTFUL MID CENTURY LACQUERED REDWOOD BOOK ENDS GREAT NATURAL LOOK! DIMENSIONS: EACH APPROX. 4-1/2" BY 5" BY 2-1/2 These redwood book ends are a clean ...
Wood
DISTRESSED SULPTED ANTIQUE LiBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Absolutely exquisite, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of ...
Stone
Pair Of Bronze Bookends By Rudolf Schwarz and Cast By Gorham Foundry
Located in Essex, MA
Featuring monuments to the states of New York and California. Rudolf Schwarz was an Austrian born American sculptor. Emigrated to Indianapolis in 1897 to help complete the Soldiers a...
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century White Alabaster Sculptural Fish Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of mid-century white alabaster sculptural fish bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted. They measure 10.25"W x 2.5"D x 5"H and would make a great a...
Alabaster
$263 / set
Pair of Art Deco Bookstands
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Art Deco Bookstands
Wood
Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood raven / rook bird bookends by William P McDonald. Circa 1948. Shape 2278. William Purcell McDonald was born in Cincinnati on September 18, 1864. He joined Roo...
Pottery
Vintage Hand painted Duck Motif Bookends
Located in Seattle, WA
This pair of vintage handpainted bookends are adorned with a scene of a duck in a pond and gives a cottagecore feel. This piece has nice patina and character.Vintage condition as pic...
Wood
Vintage Carved Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Stone Bookends 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950s Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends. Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Bookends. Hand carved marble stone pyramid Aztec Mayan. Pair of vintage marble onyx Aztec Maya...
Marble
Salta Round Bookends by AIREDELSUR: Bordeaux Onyx and Alpaca Design
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
$234Sale Price / set|20% Off
Contemporary 21st Century bookcase accessory, sculptural bookend made in Italy
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Capo is a collection of bookends designed by Milano based studio Spinzi, and artisanally handcrafted from metal in Italy. They are small in size yet big in personality: rather then s...
Metal
$850 / item
Flow Bookends
By Kiscop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood and cast bronze bookend. Available in: Ebonized Walnut Bleached Maple Natural Walnut
Bronze
2 Italian Alabaster Gray Book Shaped Bookends Objects of Art Mid-Century Modern
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hand carved Italian Alabaster Marble bookends in the shape of a single book. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are handmade white with gray n...
Alabaster, Marble
2 Italian White Carrara Marble Horse Head Shaped Animal Bookends Objects of Art
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hand carved Italian white Carrara Marble bookends in the shape of a Horse Head. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are handmade white with gra...
Marble, Carrara Marble
2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal
By AIREDELSUR, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hand carved Italian Tan, Taupe, Beige Cube Onyx bookends in the Style of Lella & Massimo Vignelli. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are hand...
Onyx
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,...
Brass
$275 / item
Pair of Mayan Bookends 1970's Mexico
Located in San Diego, CA
1970's solid resin stone Mayan bookends from Mexico nice solid and unique.
Stone
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Italy, 1970s. Medium scale bookends finished in "Cognac Brown" leather and decorated with brass and wood equestrian horsebits. Sig...
Brass
Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends
By Bill Curry, George Nelson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends.
Aluminum
1980's Controlled Bubble Glass Oval bookend
Located in San Diego, CA
Clear glass single glass egg shaped bookend with intentional bubble pattern flat on one side to press on the books solid and heavy.
Blown Glass
Early 1900 Sante Mingazzi Naif Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Birds Bookends
Located in Brescia, IT
2 Art Deco Bookends Sante Mingazzi Italy, Early 1900 Birds Iron Bookends "Mingazzi Bologna" engraved
Wrought Iron
Pair 19th C. Bronze Clodion School Bathing Beauty Bookends/ Sculptures
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Clodion School Bathing Beauty Bookends/Sculptures School of Claude Michel Clodion (20 December 1738–29 March 1814) A stunning pair of 19th-century bronz...
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.
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