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Italian Style Trompe l’Oeil Architectural Bookends with Glass, Tuscan
Italian Style Trompe l’Oeil Architectural Bookends with Glass, Tuscan

Italian Style Trompe l’Oeil Architectural Bookends with Glass, Tuscan

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Spectacular, sophisticated pair of Italian trompe l’oeil architectural bookends featuring hand-painted wood panels protected by glass fronts. Each semi-circular form joins to create ...

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20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Deco Folk Art Painted Wood and Wheeling Ceramic Tile "Pegasus" Bookend
Vintage Deco Folk Art Painted Wood and Wheeling Ceramic Tile "Pegasus" Bookend

Vintage Deco Folk Art Painted Wood and Wheeling Ceramic Tile "Pegasus" Bookend

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Folk art bookends used for decoration in the Alrose Chemical Company offices (Providence, RI, circa early 1940s). Gray painted wooden bookends with felted backs, masonite bottoms, an...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Felt, Wood, Masonite, Paint

Vintage Regency Brass Duck Head Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Regency Brass Duck Head Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Regency Brass Duck Head Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant set of vintage brass duck head bookends adds a touch of regency charm to your bookshelf or desk. The finely detailed design highlights the graceful contours of the ducks...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti
Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti

Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of bronze plated bookends, circa 1900, likely American. Bronze plate on metal. Each featuring a relief of Putti musical quintet. One with small dent to top rear left corner. 4.8...

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Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor
French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor

French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bookends with Bears, France, 1920s A charming and highly collectible pair of French Art Deco bookends, dating from the 1920s and beautifully crafted with sculptural ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair
Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair

By Borghese

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of 1980s Italian neoclassical style gilt swan bookends on faux burl bases attributed to Borghese. They are unmarked and have felt bottoms. The brass swans are in very ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Brass

Whimsical Pair of Bookends in Lucite Cowboy Boots 1980's
Whimsical Pair of Bookends in Lucite Cowboy Boots 1980's

Whimsical Pair of Bookends in Lucite Cowboy Boots 1980's

By Vasa Velizar Mihich

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of whimsical bookends circa 1980's in clear and electric pink lucite with cowboy boots design a great set for a postmodern , Boho ,Space age decor.

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20th Century American Space Age Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950
Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950

Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Large Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends, Sarried Style, circa 1950 A striking pair of vintage Hollywood Regency mid-century solid brass bookends, modeled as stylized malla...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, 1960s. Small scale stacked, rectangular form, bookends from Aldo Londi's Cordova decor series. Each bookend is g...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE
Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE

Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Bookends “Moyen Age” – Max Le Verrier, 1930 Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends titled “Moyen Age”, created by the renowned French artist Max Le Verrier, circa 1930. These ref...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co

By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined pair of American Machine Age bookends designed by Walter von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, circa early 1930s. These sculptural examples feature a strikin...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage PMCO Abraham Lincoln & Tad Bronze Bookends, After Fred & Mabel Torrey
Vintage PMCO Abraham Lincoln & Tad Bronze Bookends, After Fred & Mabel Torrey

Vintage PMCO Abraham Lincoln & Tad Bronze Bookends, After Fred & Mabel Torrey

By Fred Torrey, Philadelphia Manufacturing Company

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely cast pair of vintage bronze-tone metal bookends depicting Abraham Lincoln seated with his son Tad, based on the well-known sculpture by Fred Torrey and Mabel Torrey located ...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style Circa 1950
Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style Circa 1950

Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style Circa 1950

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Large Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends, Sarried Style, circa 1950 A striking pair of mid-century solid brass bookends, modeled as stylized mallard duck heads with elegant...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Pair of Rotating Globes Sculptures Wood Bookends
Vintage Italian Pair of Rotating Globes Sculptures Wood Bookends

Vintage Italian Pair of Rotating Globes Sculptures Wood Bookends

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming set of globe bookends from Italy. Sturdy and sculptural, these are ideal in a formal or informal setting on a bookshelf or stand alone on a console, coffee or side table. Ma...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends Philosophie Marcel Bouraine, France 1925
Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends Philosophie Marcel Bouraine, France 1925

Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends Philosophie Marcel Bouraine, France 1925

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends “Philosophie” – Marcel Bouraine, 1925 A rare and refined pair of Art Deco bronze bookends titled “Philosophie”, created by the renowned French sculptor ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookend / DoorStop by Blenko Hand-Blown, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookend / DoorStop by Blenko Hand-Blown, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookend / DoorStop by Blenko Hand-Blown, 1970s

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool MCM hand-blown glass emerald green owl bookend / door stop by Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The piece is very heavy and solid with a smooth back side a finish and a textural...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

1990s Italian Carved Eagle Silver Bookends Decorative Pair
1990s Italian Carved Eagle Silver Bookends Decorative Pair

1990s Italian Carved Eagle Silver Bookends Decorative Pair

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking pair of 1990s Italian carved eagle bookends, masterfully crafted and finished in a rich oxidized silver tone. These sculptural bookends capture the commanding presence of ...

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1990s Italian Other Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of rooster bookends, marble, brass, France, 1950
Pair of rooster bookends, marble, brass, France, 1950

Pair of rooster bookends, marble, brass, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of rooster-shaped bookends, France, 1950s, combining elegance and character. Composed of finely detailed brass sculptures, these roosters rest on light marble bases, creating a ...

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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Sculptural Bronze Cat Bookends on Burl Wood Bases, Postmodern / Organic
Pair of Sculptural Bronze Cat Bookends on Burl Wood Bases, Postmodern / Organic

Pair of Sculptural Bronze Cat Bookends on Burl Wood Bases, Postmodern / Organic

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking and sculptural pair of bronze cat bookends, each figure captured in a playful yet elegant crouching pose, draped over richly figured burl wood plinths. The stylized feline...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Bookends
Maitland Smith Bookends

Maitland Smith Bookends

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains original labels as pictured. Measurements are for each piece.

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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal
Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal

Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Marble "Book" Bookends, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Marble "Book" Bookends, 1970s

Pair of Vintage Marble "Book" Bookends, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage brown / tan marble "booK" bookends, circa 1970s.. The set are in good vintage condition with no cracks and measures 5.25"W x 3.75"D x 5.5"H. Great faux boo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Marble

MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray
MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray

MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Nice mid century modern set of pair of bookends and a matching tray , all in faux marble.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Acrylic

Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends

Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend. If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Bookends, Exotic Hardwood with Bone Inlays, French, 1930s
Art Deco Bookends, Exotic Hardwood with Bone Inlays, French, 1930s

Art Deco Bookends, Exotic Hardwood with Bone Inlays, French, 1930s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Striking pair of Art Deco bookends dating from the 1930s, showcasing the bold geometric forms and refined craftsmanship emblematic of the period. Crafted from a richly grained exoti...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini exquisite and rare pair of mid-century modern bookends masterfully handblown in Murano, Italy. Executed in rich emerald green blown glass, each piece feature...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Moroccan Hand-Tooled Leather Photo Album with Fantasia Scene, circa 1940s
Moroccan Hand-Tooled Leather Photo Album with Fantasia Scene, circa 1940s

Moroccan Hand-Tooled Leather Photo Album with Fantasia Scene, circa 1940s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Hand-Tooled Leather Photo Album with Fantasia Scene, circa 1940s A richly decorative vintage Moroccan photo album, handcrafted in embossed and hand-tooled leather, featuring...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bookends

Materials

Leather

Dark Green Marble Brass Sailboat Nautical Bookends, Pair
Dark Green Marble Brass Sailboat Nautical Bookends, Pair

Dark Green Marble Brass Sailboat Nautical Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of dark green marble and brass sailboat bookends, a Nautical theme, circa mid to late-20th century. Bookends are a dark green marble with white veining, each with a brass sail...

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Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960
Vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960

Vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960

Located in View Park, CA

A very unique pair of hand-carved vintage Italian alabaster stone mushrooms, circa 1960. Grenadine red caps and cream colored bases.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone
Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone

Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare matched pair of Art Deco bookends combine natural marble beauty with geometric brass appliques. Each bookend features beautifully grained marble with distinctive pinkish hue and...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique mid-century marble "Lion" Bookend, 1940s
Antique mid-century marble "Lion" Bookend, 1940s

Antique mid-century marble "Lion" Bookend, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Antique mid-century marble "Lion" bookend, 1940s Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Width 28 cm Height 15.5 cm Depth 7 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Small Vintage Renaissance Revival Bookends, Italian, Novel Rest, C.1960
Pair of Small Vintage Renaissance Revival Bookends, Italian, Novel Rest, C.1960

Pair of Small Vintage Renaissance Revival Bookends, Italian, Novel Rest, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small vintage Renaissance revival bookends. An Italian, giltwood decorative book rest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Charming religious icon book res...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookends

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Art Deco Bear Ceramic Bookends, Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Bear Ceramic Bookends, Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Bear Ceramic Bookends, Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s

By Leopold Anzengruber, Michael Powolny, Walter Bosse, Wiener Werkstätte, Gmundner Keramik

Located in Malmö, SE

A pair of beautiful black and white ceramic book ends with standing bears. Made by Gmundner Keramik in Austria, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips or cracks. Gmundner K...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Ben Seibel Bronze Tail Light Bookends
Ben Seibel Bronze Tail Light Bookends

Ben Seibel Bronze Tail Light Bookends

By Ben Seibel

Located in New York, NY

Modernist pair of Brutalist bookends in bronze, designed by Ben Seibel.

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair
Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair

Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of Italian black and white marble 'book' bookends, in the modern style or Italian Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Italian coffee ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted
1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted

1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fine pair of 1960s clear glass Blenko handcrafted sculptural bookends, in the wedge form with spade shovel shaped centers. Designed by Wayne Husted , retains original labels and mode...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

1970s Brass Ibex Bookends on Wood Bases in the style of Alain Chervet
1970s Brass Ibex Bookends on Wood Bases in the style of Alain Chervet

1970s Brass Ibex Bookends on Wood Bases in the style of Alain Chervet

By Maitland Smith, Alain Chervet

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of 1970s brass sculpted Ibex bookends, with elongated horns styled after the famed design by Alain Chervet. The Ibex sit on wood stained bases, with brass accents. Marked GREAT ...

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Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s

Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" bookend, 1940s Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Width 28 cm Height 15.5 cm Depth 7 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Bookends

Materials

Marble

REXITE Duplo Bookends - Minimalist Steel Pair
REXITE Duplo Bookends - Minimalist Steel Pair

REXITE Duplo Bookends - Minimalist Steel Pair

By Rexite

Located in Varedo, MB

Elegant and functional, the Duplo bookends by REXITE combine minimalist design with solid construction, perfect for organizing books, magazines, and documents on shelves, desks, or b...

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2010s Italian Bookends

Materials

Steel

Pair Sentinel Bookends--Walter Von Nessen Design for Chase--Brass & Bakelite
Pair Sentinel Bookends--Walter Von Nessen Design for Chase--Brass & Bakelite

Pair Sentinel Bookends--Walter Von Nessen Design for Chase--Brass & Bakelite

By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking and highly sculptural pair of Art Deco bookends designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company in the mid-1930s. These iconic American mode...

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Bookends

Materials

Brass

Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's
Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's

Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in New York, NY

Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookend, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookend with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. Th...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970
Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970

Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of gilt brass bookends, France, 1970s, depicting stylized duck heads. Each piece has an elegant, sculptural form, with a long, slender neck and a finely drawn beak, resting on a...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier

Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Ulm, DE

“Meditation” Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonyms from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962), signed. Original “Max Le Verrier” Art De...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends
Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends

Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of bull and bear bronzes on wood base bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 11.5" W x 3.75" D x 7.5" H and are in good condition. Great gift for any Wall Street trader, st...

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20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Walnut Bookends In the Style of Alexandre Noll, France, circa 1950
Pair of Walnut Bookends In the Style of Alexandre Noll, France, circa 1950

Pair of Walnut Bookends In the Style of Alexandre Noll, France, circa 1950

By Alexandre Noll

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

This nice and decorative pair of solid walnut bookends is made in the style of Alexandre Noll. The organic and refined forms highlight the natural grain of the wood, in a modernist s...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Hand-Crafted Brutalist Bronze Bookends by Esa Fedrigolli, 1970s
Hand-Crafted Brutalist Bronze Bookends by Esa Fedrigolli, 1970s

Hand-Crafted Brutalist Bronze Bookends by Esa Fedrigolli, 1970s

By Esa Fedrigolli

Located in New York, NY

Set of Brutalist style heavy hand casted bronze bookends by Esa Fedrigolli for Esa Art.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Bochum, NRW

A refined and authentic pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by celebrated French sculptor Max Le Verrier, produced in the 1930s in his Paris atelier. Cast in art metal with a deep gre...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed

Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in New York, NY

Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookends with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany
Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany

Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

Striking and sculptural, this pair of large, mid-century, marble horse-head bookends exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in Mexico in the 1960s to1970s, , found in ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Art Deco Marble and Metal Bear Bookends, France 1930s
Art Deco Marble and Metal Bear Bookends, France 1930s

Art Deco Marble and Metal Bear Bookends, France 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A striking example of 1930s Art Deco design, this pair of marble and metal bear bookends captures the movement’s fascination with stylized animal forms, luxurious materials, and bold...

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware
Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware

Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware

By Jenfred Ware, Raymor, Ben Seibel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined pair of brass-plated Mid-Century Modern bookends by Ben Seibel, showcasing his signature balance of sculptural form and functional design. Clean-lined and architectural Mod...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

20th century French Art Deco Pair of Porcelain Dogs Bookends, 1930s
20th century French Art Deco Pair of Porcelain Dogs Bookends, 1930s

20th century French Art Deco Pair of Porcelain Dogs Bookends, 1930s

Located in LEGNY, FR

A delightful pair of porcelain bookends depicting two terrier dogs, finely sculpted with expressive detail and a charming presence. Each dog is shown seated and facing inward, creat...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s

2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s Original condition ( The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting ) Original patina

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s

2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s Original condition ( The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting ) Original patina

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie

Located in San Diego, CA

Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with the eyes as the Fine detail is obse...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Stone

Harry M Wasserman Brutalist Welded Steel Bird Form Sculptural Bookends 1960s
Harry M Wasserman Brutalist Welded Steel Bird Form Sculptural Bookends 1960s

Harry M Wasserman Brutalist Welded Steel Bird Form Sculptural Bookends 1960s

By Wasserman

Located in Troy, MI

A sculptural pair of steel bookends by Harry M Wasserman Pacoima California circa 1960s Stylized architectural birds with sharp angular planes composed of welded steel with brutalis...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Cockatoo Bookends, Solid Wood, 1930
French Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Cockatoo Bookends, Solid Wood, 1930

French Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Cockatoo Bookends, Solid Wood, 1930

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A refined and sculptural pair of French Art Deco bookends, exquisitely hand-carved in solid wood, depicting two stylized cockatoos in a mirrored composition. Each bird, elegantly per...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

These wooden bookends have a distinctly sculptural, modernist character, combining practicality with decorative form. Each bookend consists of a solid base and a vertical element th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit
Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit

Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual pair of murano art glass bookends in the form of a pair of fruit - pear, peach or apple. Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy this exquisite pair of b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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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