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Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture
Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s
Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s

Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s

Located in Milan, IT

Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s The ship carries the name Milano and the date 1931. Probably a commemorative of the launch of the Amerigo Vespucci,

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Patinated Bronze Putti Heads On Sea Green Marble Plinths, C. 1700
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Putti Heads On Sea Green Marble Plinths, C. 1700

Pair of French Patinated Bronze Putti Heads On Sea Green Marble Plinths, C. 1700

Located in Dallas, TX

These French, patinated bronze putti heads surrounded by spiral fluting are mounted on geometrically shaped marble plinths. Dating to circa 1700, the rising busts feature a cherub wi...

Category

Antique Early 1700s French Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
Red Coral Bookend Set of 2

Red Coral Bookend Set of 2

Located in Paris, FR

Bookend red coral set of 2, handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in li...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookends

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau
French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Massive Solid Green Malachite Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme
Massive Solid Green Malachite Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme

Massive Solid Green Malachite Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant pair of solid black massive green malachite marble , with brass polished accents Golf theme, circa 1980's , never used stored in a box for decades , great gift for ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style
Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style

Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a refined and sculptural set of bookends, composed of two pieces representing the evocative ruins of fluted classical columns, inspired by ancient Gr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends
Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends

Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends

By Armenic Hairenian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare sample of an important metal craftsman that worked for one of the most important shops in California, Dirk van Erp . in San Francisco. Armenic Hairenian , Both bookends are al...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Copper

Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends
Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends

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...

Category

20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3654 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3654 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3654 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3654 Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3848 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass. Each piece bears the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. Each piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Set Of 2 Igor Bookends in Lacquered Wood, Stainless Steel & Horn by Arcahorn
Set Of 2 Igor Bookends in Lacquered Wood, Stainless Steel & Horn by Arcahorn

Set Of 2 Igor Bookends in Lacquered Wood, Stainless Steel & Horn by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Igor Bookends in Lacquered Wood, Stainless Steel & Horn by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 22 cm. Materials: Wood with lacquered black gloss fi...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Other, Stainless Steel

Vintage Polished Brass Pineapple Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Polished Brass Pineapple Bookends - Set of 2

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair
Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Iron

Carved Wood Fluted Column Bookend
Carved Wood Fluted Column Bookend

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Wood

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 5.75"W x 3.75"D x 8.5"H. Good original vintage condition, with b...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Copper

Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s
Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s

Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s Original condition (The books are only for the photoshoot they are not for sale)

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

1930s Art Deco Oak Ram Bookends by Rhön-Kunst, Germany
1930s Art Deco Oak Ram Bookends by Rhön-Kunst, Germany

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood, Oak

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920
French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920

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...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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,...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Set of two bookends, Capricorn, Art Deco 1930s ceramic manufactury Steffl Vienna
Set of two bookends, Capricorn, Art Deco 1930s ceramic manufactury Steffl Vienna

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 ...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Wire Bookends in Metal, Poul Cadovius Style, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wire Bookends in Metal, Poul Cadovius Style, 1960s

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural
Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookends

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, Gray Marble & Silver Plated, 1930
French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, Gray Marble & Silver Plated, 1930

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Small Vintage Baroque Revival Bookends, Italian, Giltwood, Book Rest
Pair of Small Vintage Baroque Revival Bookends, Italian, Giltwood, Book Rest

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...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Bookends

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of cast white metal bookends depicting two sailboats
Pair of cast white metal bookends depicting two sailboats

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookends

Materials

Metal

1970s Modernist Demi-Lune Black Marble Stone Bookends - A Set
1970s Modernist Demi-Lune Black Marble Stone Bookends - A Set

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Marble

Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends
Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends

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...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Metal Bookends of Lion and Cat by Piero Fornasetti Anni 60
Pair of Metal Bookends of Lion and Cat by Piero Fornasetti Anni 60

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 ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Randall Schwartz Designed MCM Yellow Star Metal Bookends for Moxie
Randall Schwartz Designed MCM Yellow Star Metal Bookends for Moxie

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s C. Jeré Nautical Ocean Pier Wood Pylons & Brass Seagull Bookends
Pair of 1970s C. Jeré Nautical Ocean Pier Wood Pylons & Brass Seagull Bookends

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological
Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological

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...

Category

Vintage 1980s Malagasy Archaistic Bookends

Materials

Leather, Petrified Wood

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. They are documented to the Salviati Company. I have opened s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Italian bookstand in bakelite, 1930s
Italian bookstand in bakelite, 1930s

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. ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Bookends

Materials

Bakelite

Grey Colonial Style Cast Iron Enamel Grey Finial Bookend, Pair
Grey Colonial Style Cast Iron Enamel Grey Finial Bookend, Pair

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s Bookends

Materials

Steel

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Cat Bookends
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Cat Bookends

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Cat Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut adjustable bookends with cat figures.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Rustic Bookends

Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century
Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

1970s Mid Century Architectural Tapered Picture Jasper Bookends - A Pair
1970s Mid Century Architectural Tapered Picture Jasper Bookends - A Pair

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone

Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930
Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930

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...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bookends in Pietra Verde Marble & Silver, 1930
French Art Deco Bookends in Pietra Verde Marble & Silver, 1930

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

L E Smith Glass Horse Bookends, a Pair
L E Smith Glass Horse Bookends, a Pair

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...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookends

Materials

Glass

MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko
MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko

MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends c.1930
Art Deco Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends c.1930

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...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Bookends

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s
French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s

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 ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Dogs in Silver-Plated Metal and Marble
Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Dogs in Silver-Plated Metal and Marble

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...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s
French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s

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...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Machine Age Spring Steel & Black Enamel Spherical Bookends by Revere
Art Deco Machine Age Spring Steel & Black Enamel Spherical Bookends by Revere

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...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends, circa 1974
Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends, circa 1974

Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends, circa 1974

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a set of vintage brass Revolutionary War soldiers bookends. Each bookend depicts a fife player and two drummers marching in step together across a grassy battlefield. One ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Classical Bookends

Materials

Brass

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed
Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed

By Raymor, Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware

Located in New York, NY

Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends, brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, signed. A very clean pair with original bright warm brass finish with some minor age spotting. Impressed signatures: Jenfred...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rotating Globe Bookends
Pair of Rotating Globe Bookends

Pair of Rotating Globe Bookends

Located in Pasadena, TX

These bookends depict world globes. They rotate and are quite detailed,

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Horse Head Alabaster Onyx Marble Stone Bookends
Horse Head Alabaster Onyx Marble Stone Bookends

Horse Head Alabaster Onyx Marble Stone Bookends

Located in Toronto, ON

These marble bookends, crafted in the 1970s, feature a hand-carved horse head profile. Each piece is fashioned from onyx stone, exhibiting natural variations in color and tone within...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890
Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890

Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A highly decorative pair of 19th century Regence-style painted & gilded architectural corbel elements with hand carved acanthus leaf detail, salvaged from the interior of a 19th cent...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Régence Bookends

Materials

Wood

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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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