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
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
1970's Religious Cross Bookend
Located in San Diego, CA
Black lacquered wood with resin cross bookend circa 1970's.
Resin, Wood
Antique Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends of Authors Dickens & Oliver Holmes
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique bookends were made by the well known B radley and Hubbard Company of the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The ...
Iron
Onyx Square Large Bookends or Sculpture Pedestals Cream, Off White, Italy 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of heavy square vintage onyx bookends or pedestals for small sculptures or objects are vintage from the 90's. They are 6" x 6" surround. The variants of the onyx are off w...
Onyx
Brass Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of brass elephant bookends with a wooden head and tusk.
Metal
Joel Myers for Blenko Pair of Crystal Cube Bookends, 1967, Glow in UV
By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage solid glass cube bookends feature textured side surfaces with abstract designs of sand dollar or starbursts on two opposing sides; the top side has contracting gloss...
Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass
Patinated Steel Silverware Molds by Lunt Silversmiths
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of machined steel fork dies which can be used as bookends or sculpture. Sold in pairs.
Metal
Pair of art deco bookends Cat playing with a Ball. France 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of art deco bookends Cat playing with a Ball. France 1925 Nice pair of Art Deco bookends with sculptures of cats playing what a ball. Made of silvered bronze, on marble bases. ...
Marble, Bronze
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
Pair of Brass Verdigris Patina "Sea Horse" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass verdigris patina "Sea Horse" bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1990s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a nice patina; they measure 6.25...
Brass
"Bunny" left bookend in Black & Gold marble in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
"Bunny" bookends in Black & Gold marble with left positioning; an original way to beautify your bookcase. Designed by designer Alessandra Grasso, it allows people to approach their f...
Marble, Iron
1930’s Cast Iron Carrack Ship Bookends - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of nautical 1930’s cast iron bookends in a copper finish. Shaped like carrack ships with full sails, decorated with a cross. Dimensions per bookend.
Iron
"Bunny" right-hand bookend made of Picasso Green marble in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
"Bunny" bookends in Picasso Green marble with right-hand positioning; an original way to beautify your bookcase. Designed by designer Alessandra Grasso, it allows people to approach ...
Marble, Iron
"Bunny" right bookend made of white Carrara marble in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
"Bunny" bookends in White Carrara marble with right-hand positioning; an original way to beautify your bookcase. Designed by designer Alessandra Grasso, it allows people to approach ...
Marble, Iron
"Bunny" right bookend in Black & Gold marble in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
"Bunny" bookends in Black & Gold marble with right-hand positioning; an original way to beautify your bookcase. Designed by designer Alessandra Grasso, it allows people to approach t...
Marble, Iron
"Bunny" left bookend made of white Carrara marble in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
"Bunny" bookends in Picasso Green marble with left-hand positioning; an original way to beautify your bookcase. Designed by designer Alessandra Grasso, it allows people to approach t...
Marble, Iron
"Bunny" left bookend made of white Carrara marble in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
"Bunny" bookends in White Carrara marble with left-hand positioning; an original way to beautify your bookcase. Designed by designer Alessandra Grasso, it allows people to approach t...
Marble, Iron
"Bunny" white Carrara marble bookend set in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
Carrara marble Bainco "Bunny" bookends are a pair of cute little animals with left and right positioning; an original way to beautify your bookshelf. Designed by designer Alessandra ...
Marble, Iron
Original Steel Iced Tea spoon by Lunt Silversmiths
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A machined steel Tea spoon dies which can be used as a bookend or sculpture.
Metal
Limited Edition "The Ends" Bookends by Dr. Seuss Collection for Hallmark
By Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel), Hallmark
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
$635Sale Price / set|36% Off
Waterford Crystal Bookends, Harp Shaped, Vintage Elegance, USA, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative and good quality pair of bookends made from beautiful crystal. Splendid and elegant pair of crystal bookends attributed to Waterford, circa 1980s. Perfect for disp...
Crystal
"Bunny" Picasso Green marble bookends set in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
Picasso Green marble "Bunny" bookends are a pair of cute little animals with left and right positioning; an original way to beautify your bookshelf. Designed by designer Alessandra G...
Marble, Iron
"Bunny" Black & Gold marble bookend set in the shape of a rabbit
Located in Trapani, IT
Black & Gold marble "Bunny" bookends are a pair of cute little animals with left and right positioning; an original way to beautify your bookshelf. Designed by designer Alessandra Gr...
Marble, Iron
Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends. France 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered Bronze Bulldog Bookends. c1930´s. Lovely pair of Bulldog bookends. Silvered Bronze mounted over Black and Gold ¨portoro¨ italian marble. Very nice details on the dogs. We h...
Marble, Bronze
Patinated Steel Flatware Molds by Lunt Silversmiths
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A collection of machined steel silverware molds which can be used as bookends or sculpture. Sold in pairs.
Metal
Solid Carved Oak Column Bookends 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of carved oak wood column support bookends circa 1970's .
Oak
Modern Stone Bookends, Italian Craftsmanship, 1970, Good Condition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stone Bookends, nice color weight and size! Ready to go!
Stone
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 of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass....
Brass
$371 / item
Mister T Bookend by Rampinelli Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Mister T Bookend by Rampinelli Edizioni Designed by Philippe Tabet Dimensions: D 6.3 x W 12 x H 16 cm. Materials: Steel. PHILIPPE TABET Mister T takes shape from a semi-finished pro...
Steel
$1,551Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends. A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully tactile dogs wit...
Marble
Vintage Pr Pop Art Large Faux Marble Modern Ear Lobe Heavy Sculptural Bookends
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Pop Art Large Pair of Heavy Sculptural Ear Lobe Bookends Fabulous, Fun, oversized, substantial, postmodern sculptural and functional Ear lobe set of bookends. Engraved C2C ...
Resin
Pair of Marble Post-Modern Sphere Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of marble post-modern sphere bookends, circa 1980s. They are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and nice veining throughout; the pair measures 5.5"W...
Marble
Vintage Italian Turquoise Alabaster Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Italian bookends is crafted from vibrant turquoise alabaster, showcasing their polished surfaces and natural stone veining. The geometric design exudes...
Alabaster
Polished Petrified Wood Bookends, Organic Modern Style, USA, 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Heavy Petrified Wood Polished Stone Bookends. Sliced with beautiful grain, felt has been added to bottom to not scratch surfaces. Natural outer shell still presents as wood. ...
Stone
LLAMAS Decorative Bookends in Casted Bronze, Set of 2, by ANDEAN, In Stock
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Miami, FL
LLAMAS is a one-of-a-kind, cast bronze decorative bookend in Verdigris patina finish, handcrafted from a lost-wax cast mold by Ecuadorian artisan and sculptor, Jorge Ávila Chico. Li...
Bronze
Italian Pair of Corinthian Burl Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic pair of Mid-Century Italian Bronze and Burlwood Bookends. These handcrafted bookends would certainly accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk.
Bronze
$1,199Sale Price / set|33% Off
Antique Pair Of American Buffalo Bison Bronze and Marble Bookends 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique Pair Of American Buffalo Bison Metal Bookends. Excellent details Bronze Sculptures, mounted over marble base. Excellent condition. We have specialized in the sale of Art Dec...
Marble, Bronze
Three Italian Greek Key Brown Leather Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We are offering 3 Classic Mid-Century Leather Bookends. These handcrafted bookends with Greek Key gold embossing would certainly accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. ...
Leather
Italian Equestrian Brass Sculptural Bookend in the shape of a Horse Head, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a sculptural bookend made in Italy between the 70s and 80s, probably a gift made by, or coming from, an office of the Rome Airports, as is engraved in the arti...
Brass
$475 / item
Marble Sphere
Located in New York, NY
A substantial marble round ball sphere in dark grey, dark green, taupe and white hues, in the Art Deco Modern design style, circa late-20th century, 1970s. A great decorative object ...
Marble
French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases
Located in Louisville, KY
These two elegant French Victorian bookends are unique and having a classic sophistication in their design and size. Resembling what appears to be a Fleur de lis (stylized lily) crea...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Groovy Mushroom Bookends
Located in Seattle, WA
Patina + character. Vintage condition as pictured, Listing is for described item only. Box H5 Dimensions. 4” W ; 1.50” D ; 5.50” H
Wood
Pair of MCM Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Geese Brass Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Brass Bookends Featuring Geese. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, this pair will add to that vibe class...
Brass, Bronze
$1,659 / item
Glossy Pink Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy Pink Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 29 x D 13 x H 17 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Metal. Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer. Her pr...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Art deco marble bookends, set of 2, France, 30's
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Magnificent pair of french bookends art deco period. Stylized shape and composed of 2 different marbles.
Marble
Pair of Art Deco ceramic Squirrels bookends, 1940's, France, animals
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco bookends, black ceramic Squirells on wood base. Perfect condition.
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Vintage Brass Teddy Bear Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of vintage brass "Teddy Bear" bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a fine patina and measures 4.5"W x 4"D x 5.5"H. #3933
Brass
Satin Stainless Steel Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Satin Stainless Steel Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 29 x D 13 x H 17 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Metal. Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial design...
Metal, Stainless Steel
$1,659 / item
Glossy Black Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy Black Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 29 x D 13 x H 17 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Metal. Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer. Her p...
Metal, Stainless Steel
$1,659 / item
Glossy Green Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy Green Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 29 x D 13 x H 17 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Metal. Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer. Her p...
Metal, Stainless Steel
$1,659 / item
Glossy White Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy White Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 29 x D 13 x H 17 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Metal. Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer. Her p...
Metal, Stainless Steel
$1,659 / item
Glossy Blue Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy Blue Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 29 x D 13 x H 17 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Metal. Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer. Her pr...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Pair of #4635 Bookends "Drop with a Hole", Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #4635 bookends "Drop with a Hole", Austria 2022.
Brass
Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand. Item features solid brass accents, folding ends, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nic...
Brass
$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
Teardrop Brass Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware, USA Mid-Century
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a set of two (2) Tear-drop form brass bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware as part of the Flame series. Listed item is a pair of bookends. USA cir...
Brass
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with ...
Oak
$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hand Carved Carrara White Marble Books Stacked Bookends Italy 1970's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair vintage Post Modern white hand carved marble bookends, handmade in Italy, 1970s. Pair of hand carved Italian Carrara marble in the shaped of stalked books bookends. They are han...
Marble
Pair of Mid Century Solid Brass Ben Seibel Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid Brass Mid Century Modern bookends. The light and architectural look is very chic, while holding larger and more substantial books. Very Modern, and a compliment to an...
Brass
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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