American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends circa 1960. Vintage sculpture of the American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood bookends. Handmade large carved wood eagle sculptures 19...
Wood
Vintage Polished Brass Pineapple Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with a sense of warm hospitality and high-shine glamour with this striking set of vintage polished brass pineapple bookends. A quintessential staple of Hollywood Reg...
Brass
French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bookends with Cat and Dog, France, 1920s. Charming pair of French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s, depicting a cat and a dog rendered in a refined and highly styliz...
Marble, Spelter
$495 / set
Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These striking vintage brass bookends are a masterful expression of Mid-Century Modern design, featuring a pair of stylized rams or ibexes in a dynamic, forward-leaning pose. The arc...
Brass
Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Fairytale Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 4" W x 2.25" D.
Iron
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having a quality sliding walnut book stand with engraved brass & walnut ends, extending to 57cm. D. 1860
Brass
Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends, circa 1960s. Add timeless elegance and sculptural presence to your shelves with this striking pair of vi...
Onyx
French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / bookends / wood and bronze / Art Deco A captivating pair of French Art Deco bookends dating to the 1920s, each featuring a finely cast bronze relief of a conductor i...
Bronze
$466 / set
Midcentury Wooden Bookends World Globe
Located in Vienna, AT
Made of painted wood in Italy in the early 1950s.
Beech
French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Dog Bookends on Nero Marquina Marble Bases From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic pair of French Bulldog Bookends dating to...
Marble, Metal
$449 / set
Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s Original condition (The books are only for the photoshoot they are not for sale)
Wood
1930s Art Deco Oak Ram Bookends by Rhön-Kunst, Germany
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pair of 1930s Art Deco bookends was masterfully crafted by the German workshop Rhön-Kunst. Each bookend is shaped as a stylized ram, a symbol of strength and determinat...
Wood, Oak
French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, Gray Marble & Silver Plated, 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Bookends from France made with gray marble bases and showcasing silver plated elephant sculptures. They are in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent wit...
Marble, Metal
Set of two bookends, Capricorn, Art Deco 1930s ceramic manufactury Steffl Vienna
Located in Wien, AT
Charming set of ceramic bookends with a Capricorn motif, made in the Art Deco period by the famous Steffl manufactory in Vienna, Austria. The bookends are in a classic L-shape. The ...
Ceramic
Pair of Metal Bookends of Lion and Cat by Piero Fornasetti Anni 60
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of metal bookends depicting lions and cats, made by Piero Fornasetti in the 1960s Ø cm 15 Ø cm 10 h cm 20 Fornasetti è un marchio italiano di design di lusso fondato da Piero ...
Metal
Pair of cast white metal bookends depicting two sailboats
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of fusion bookends white metal depicting two sailboats sailing among the waves with sails set. White metal is a lead-based alloy. English manufacture of the 1950s. Bon état. M...
Metal
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco period bronze and marble pheasant bookends USA, Circa 1930s Each measures: 5.5"W x 3.13"D x 5.38"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Marble, Bronze
$275 / set
Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome golf bookends featuring brass club and ball with nice detail. Thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching. Great for the golfer or man cave or she shed. Very go...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of American Cast Iron “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural Sculpture, 1928 A superb pair of American Art cast iron bookends titled “Cape Cod Fisherman,” cast circa 1...
Iron
Hand Made Shell & Coral Bookends with Ostrich Leather Backing, USA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of hand made shell & coral bookends with Ostrich embossed leather backing.
Coral
Pair of Small Vintage Baroque Revival Bookends, Italian, Giltwood, Book Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of small vintage Baroque revival bookends. An Italian, giltwood decorative book rest, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Charming book rests, ideal for smal...
Giltwood
Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of prehistoric large volume book ends. An African, petrified wood book rest, dating to thousands of years back and repurposed in the late 20th century. Fascinating sp...
Leather, Petrified Wood
Pair of Art Deco See Book ends, Marble, Black and Red France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Art Deco See Book ends, Marble, Black and Red France, 1940
Marble
Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a beautiful pair of spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of ar...
Brass
Randall Schwartz Designed MCM Yellow Star Metal Bookends for Moxie
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1970s MOD metal perforated yellow star bookends designed by Randall Schwartz for Moxie. Label. Shoot for the stars or dance with the stars ...
Metal
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
Pair of 1970s C. Jeré Nautical Ocean Pier Wood Pylons & Brass Seagull Bookends
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1970s Curtis Jeré style nautical theme bookends in the style of wood ocean pier pilings with brass seagulls on brass bases. Marked made in Spain.
Brass
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Cat Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut adjustable bookends with cat figures.
Italian bookstand in bakelite, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian bookstand in bakelite, 1930s Bakelite tabletop bookrest. The finely crafted top features a central B. The rectangular base features numerous decorations and lion's paw feet. ...
Bakelite
1970s Modernist Demi-Lune Black Marble Stone Bookends - A Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this striking pair of sculptural stone bookends, circa 1970s. Carved from the same block of natural stone, each piece displays its own distinctive patter...
Stone, Marble
$102Sale Price / set|40% Off
Grey Colonial Style Cast Iron Enamel Grey Finial Bookend, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cast iron grey bookends showcase a traditional aesthetic with intentional antiquing and paint chips that exude vintage charm. The weathered finish adds character and warmth, making t...
Steel
Pair Of Whimsical Clear Bookends With Seashells And Seahorse
Located in Norwood, NJ
Whimsical pair of Lucite bookends with underwater ocean scene. Includes genuine seahorses, seashells and coral.
Lucite, Shell, Acrylic
French Art Deco Bookends in Pietra Verde Marble & Silver, 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Bookends from France made with “Pietra Verde” green marble bases and showcasing silver plated seal sculptures. They are in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear co...
Marble, Metal
Carved Wood Fluted Column Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A carved wood bookend formed as a fluted architectural column with a stepped base. The design draws from classical motifs, with evenly spaced vertical fluting and a balanced, weighty...
Wood
1970s Mid Century Architectural Tapered Picture Jasper Bookends - A Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this striking pair of solid picture jasper bookends, circa 1970s. Distinguished by a warm, earth-toned palette, each block features layered bands of sand...
Stone
Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Dog of Fo bookends. An Oriental, bronze decorative icon book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Iconic and distinctive bookends with superb w...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Wire Bookends in Metal, Poul Cadovius Style, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of iconic wire bookends for floating bookshelves in the manner of Poul Cadovius. Sleek triangular bookends that slide onto floating shelves to secure books in upright position.
Metal
$275 / set
Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair Of Large Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends. Nice detail in casting of two players, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Good condition, some lig...
Brass
Pair of Grand Tour Style Obelisk Bookends - Marble & Brass Balls - Made in Italy
Located in St. Louis, MO
A pair of MCM 1960s Italian classical "Grand Tour Style" black marble obelisk bookends with brass balls.
Marble, Brass
Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century
Located in Herentals, BE
A refined pair of early 20th-century bookends crafted from Belgian marble. The contrast between warm natural stone and black marble gives these pieces a strong yet understated archit...
Marble
$150 / set
Green Onyx Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and durable, these green onyx marble bookends feature natural veining and a polished finish, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any bookshelf. Sold as a pair. 5...
Onyx
Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 6" W x 3" D.
Iron
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of English Art Deco period (circa 1930) figural bronze and onyx bookends featuring Chinese children; a seated Chinese boy reading a book and another similar boy peering over...
Onyx, Bronze
Art Deco Machine Age Spring Steel & Black Enamel Spherical Bookends by Revere
By Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
These sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age bookends, crafted circa 1935, embody the sleek design and industrial innovation characteristic of their era. Signed Revere, a renowned manufa...
Enamel, Steel
$325 / set
L E Smith Glass Horse Bookends, a Pair
By L.E. Smith Glass Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of clear glass rearing horse bookends by L.E. Smith, circa 1940. Glass is cast with bold curved silhouettes and details to the ears, eyes, hooves and flowing tails. Finished u...
Glass
Art Deco Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends c.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1, Gladys Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco bronze plated horse bookends. CREATOR Possibly Gladys Brown for Dodge Inc. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES...
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Dogs in Silver-Plated Metal and Marble
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
The sculptural forms showcase the geometric lines and stylized aesthetic characteristic of the Art Deco period, while the expressive canine figures add charm and sophistication. Eac...
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s A stunning pair of French Art Deco bookends crafted from silver-plated metal, depicting stylized mythological c...
Marble, Metal
$380Sale Price / set|20% Off
Massive Pair of Brass on Walnut Base Rams Head Bookends by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive pair of brass rams head bookends on walnut bases by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a great look. They mea...
Pine
Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mesoamerican French bronze sculpture. Vintage bronze casting of Mesoamerican stone hacha on original custom mahogany base. France, early 20th Century Dimension: 13" H x 8" D x 5.25 W.
Bronze
French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s A rare and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930. Depicting an elegant ...
Marble, Metal, Spelter
Ben Seibel Jenfred-Ware Bookends for Raymor -- Leather & Brass Mid-Century
By Raymor, Ben Seibel
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very attractive pair of leather and brass Jenfred-Ware bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Raymor. In our opinion, this is the best design of all the bookends Seibel design...
Brass
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
Bronze
MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous solid clear glass half moon bookend doorstop designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. in very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches.
Glass
Pair of Rotating Globe Bookends
Located in Pasadena, TX
These bookends depict world globes. They rotate and are quite detailed,
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Marble and Wooden Horse Head Bookends
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of midcentury wooden horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted, they are honey cream in color on a black marble base. Great addition to a...
Marble
Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous vintage pair of gilted metal clad Chinese children scholar bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa 1930s. The bookends depict two Chinese youngsters, beautifully sculpte...
Metal
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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