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Blue Eyes Set of 2 Bookends
Blue Eyes Set of 2 Bookends

Blue Eyes Set of 2 Bookends

Located in Paris, FR

Bookends blue eyes set of 2 all in hand- painted fine porcelain.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair Of Blue and White Agate Bookends Quartz Crystal Geode
Vintage Pair Of Blue and White Agate Bookends Quartz Crystal Geode

Vintage Pair Of Blue and White Agate Bookends Quartz Crystal Geode

Located in Bochum, NRW

Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with these 1970s blue agate bookends. Blue agate, a type of chalcedony and member of the quartz family, forms in volcanic rocks and boasts ...

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Vintage 1970s Bookends

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone

Blue Agate Quartz Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair
Blue Agate Quartz Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair

Blue Agate Quartz Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial pair of cobalt blue agate bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century, Brazil.

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Glossy Blue Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio
Glossy Blue Tube Bookends by Maha Alavi Studio

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.

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Massive Pair of Blue Petrified Wood Bookends
Massive Pair of Blue Petrified Wood Bookends

Massive Pair of Blue Petrified Wood Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A massive pair of navy blue petrified wood bookends, circa pre-history.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair
Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair

Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of blue and white agate quartz specimen bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century.

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Quartz, Agate

Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor
Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor

Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This impressive pair of large blue agate geode quartz bookends showcases the breathtaking beauty of natural semi-precious stone.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Spinzi Capo Sculptural Bookend in Metal, Tiffany Blue, Collectible Decorative
Spinzi Capo Sculptural Bookend in Metal, Tiffany Blue, Collectible Decorative

Spinzi Capo Sculptural Bookend in Metal, Tiffany Blue, Collectible Decorative

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

The listing refers to a set of two Capo bookends in Tiffany Blue. The color has a nice, materic, "orange peel" finish.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Steel

Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Each bookend is glazed in a slightly varied patterns dark blue, a lighter blue, and dark green.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Blenko Ice Blue Glass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century, 1960s
Blenko Ice Blue Glass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century, 1960s

Blenko Ice Blue Glass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century, 1960s

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Modernist set of tinted ice blue glass stylized elephant bookends. Blenko Glass Co.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Crafted Blue Onyx Bookends by AIREDELSUR, Modern Design
Hand-Crafted Blue Onyx Bookends by AIREDELSUR, Modern Design

Hand-Crafted Blue Onyx Bookends by AIREDELSUR, Modern Design

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Metal

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Rookwood pottery bookends birds Matt satin blue/charcoal , with Roman number
Rookwood pottery bookends birds Matt satin blue/charcoal , with Roman number

Rookwood pottery bookends birds Matt satin blue/charcoal , with Roman number

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful birds bookends by Rookwood pottery Co , marked with Flame and roman numbers XXVI .

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2
Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2

Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of two federal Eagle drum bookends. This lovely mid-century set will be fabulous in a child's room or on a bookshelf for the perfect addition of Americana.

Category

Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Plastic, Paint

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

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

These beautiful Murano art glass fruits, originally designed by Italian designer Alfredo Barbini, are two shades of blue with clear/transparent and gold leaves. Use as bookends (inte...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

2 Art Deco bookends marble around 1920s
2 Art Deco bookends marble around 1920s

2 Art Deco bookends marble around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

2 Art Deco bookends marble around 1920s It has small damages but it is not cracked (see pictures) Very elegant excecution Original condition The books are not for sale they are only ...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Ritts Astrolite Modern Abstract Lucite Bookends
Pair of Ritts Astrolite Modern Abstract Lucite Bookends

Pair of Ritts Astrolite Modern Abstract Lucite Bookends

By Astrolite, Shirley Ritts

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good pair of Ritts Astrolite Lucite bookends,  of an abstract, modernist design with pierced central openings. Height: circa 6 3/4 in. Items purchased from David Sterner A...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Italian Turquoise Alabaster Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Italian Turquoise Alabaster Bookends - Set of 2

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Modernist Bookends Black Granite and Glass Slab, circa 1980
Modernist Bookends Black Granite and Glass Slab, circa 1980

Modernist Bookends Black Granite and Glass Slab, circa 1980

By Paris Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elevate your interior with these striking, architecturally designed bookends—a true modernist masterpiece from circa 1980. The bold, round glass slab is delicately etched with clouds...

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Granite, Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Black and White Marble Bookends, Sculptural Design, 1980s
Postmodern Black and White Marble Bookends, Sculptural Design, 1980s

Postmodern Black and White Marble Bookends, Sculptural Design, 1980s

Located in Round Top, TX

Iconic pair of Postmodern angle-cut cylindrical black and white veined marble bookends. Nice hefty weighted pair in great condition with a few small edge chips. Leave them displayed...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

Murano art glass colors include green, light blue, and royal blue. A great set as bookends or as standalone decorative objects.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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 Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

Mid Century Sculptural Jacks Jax Bookends by Bill Curry
Mid Century Sculptural Jacks Jax Bookends by Bill Curry

Mid Century Sculptural Jacks Jax Bookends by Bill Curry

By Bill Curry

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of jacks bookends designed by Bill Curry for his company Design Line. These are painted cast iron. The jacks are in great original condition. There are a few minor paint losses ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style
Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style

Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style

By Saint-Clément

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This unique and...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Bookends mod. 1977
20th Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Bookends mod. 1977

20th Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Bookends mod. 1977

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Turin, Turin

Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Bookends by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati
Pair of Murano Glass Bookends by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati

Pair of Murano Glass Bookends by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of heavy green and blue Murano glass book ends by maestro Luciano Gaspari, circa 1950. Born in Venice in 1913. He studied at the Fine Arts Academy of Venice and Bologna, he was...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Ideal for the mantlepiece or as decorative bookends, this is a wonderful matched pair of the iconic Dog of Fo statue.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Bookends with Strong Semi Nude Muscular Males
Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Bookends with Strong Semi Nude Muscular Males

Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Bookends with Strong Semi Nude Muscular Males

Located in Lisse, NL

All handcrafted, solid wooden blue collar workers bookends. If you or your friends have a house from the Arts & Crafts period than this unique pair could be the perfect gift.

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Wood

Blue Apollo Bookends in Velvet, Classical Sculpture Reinterpreted
Blue Apollo Bookends in Velvet, Classical Sculpture Reinterpreted

Blue Apollo Bookends in Velvet, Classical Sculpture Reinterpreted

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This pair of Blue Apollo bookends is a decorative object inspired by classical sculpture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy
Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy

Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy, Blue Agate Geode Bookends, Natural Crystal Druzy Pair, An impressive pair of natural blue agate geode bookends...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Agate, Crystal, Quartz

Pair of Mid Century Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970
Pair of Mid Century Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970

Pair of Mid Century Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970

Located in London, GB

Pair of Mid Century Brazilian Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970 A stunning pair of polished geode bookends.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes
Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes

Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Entirely charming and winsome, this pair of bookends depicting nude children with golden hair who are sleeping on pale blue beds, was probably executed by one of the ceramic artists ...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Apple Sculpture Bookend
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Apple Sculpture Bookend

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Apple Sculpture Bookend

By Archimede Seguso

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful colors and excellent condition on this gorgeous Murano blown glass bookend sculpture flat on the side and bottom.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Sonic Bookends by FurthurDesign, Handmade Glass in Contemporary Style 2026
Sonic Bookends by FurthurDesign, Handmade Glass in Contemporary Style 2026

Sonic Bookends by FurthurDesign, Handmade Glass in Contemporary Style 2026

By Furthur Design

Located in New York, NY

The Sonic Bookends design was created with the intent of recreating the image of audio waves emerging from the books they are charged with keeping upright, as though to amplify the w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Model 1977 Crystal Bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Model 1977 Crystal Bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Model 1977 Crystal Bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand

Located in Watford, GB

A pair of luminous turquoise crystal 1977 bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, c.1960s. The maker’s mark is visible at the base of one of the bookends. FontanaArte was founded ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend
Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend

Classic 1920's Art Deco Judd Manufacturing Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop or Bookend

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Red Lion, PA

1920s Art Deco Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop by Judd Manufacturing Co. This delightful 1920s Art Deco cast iron doorstop by Judd Manufacturing Co. captures the timeless charm of a hote...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Kyuzo Bookends in Blue Cast Iron by Visibility
Kyuzo Bookends in Blue Cast Iron by Visibility

Kyuzo Bookends in Blue Cast Iron by Visibility

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H 6.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Kyuzo Bookends in Blue Cast Iron by Visibility

By Visibility Studio

Located in New York, NY

Named after a character from Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 epic “Seven Samurai,” the Kyuzo collection is comprised of four desk and home accessories. Driven by material-ity, these objects pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Murano Glass Aqua Blue Apple and Pear Bookends
Murano Glass Aqua Blue Apple and Pear Bookends

Murano Glass Aqua Blue Apple and Pear Bookends

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H 7 in W 5 in D 5 in

Murano Glass Aqua Blue Apple and Pear Bookends

Located in Chicago, IL

Exquisite pair of Murano bookends in gorgeous aqua blue with gold detail. Each fruit and can stand vertical or horizontal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Bookends

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bookends

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bookends

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H 7.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bookends

By Murano 5

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Italian Murano glass bookends.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Blue Onyx Marble Bookends
Blue Onyx Marble Bookends

Blue Onyx Marble Bookends

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H 6 in W 9 in D 3 in

Blue Onyx Marble Bookends

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice pair of blue onyx marble bookends. Highly polished sides with rough stone surface to backside.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s
Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s

Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s

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H 6 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s

Located in View Park, CA

Pair of black marble bookends in swimming pool blue with ash veining. A very unique and rare set of bookends.

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Velvet Turquoise / Blue Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends
Velvet Turquoise / Blue Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

Velvet Turquoise / Blue Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. Velvet Turquoise / Blue rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Bookends
Pair of Blue Murano Glass Bookends

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Bookends

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H 9 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Bookends

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking pair of blue glass bookends with little tails. Dimensions given below are for the larger bookend.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bookends

Materials

Murano Glass

Bitossi Ceramic Bookends Rimini Blue and Gold Signed, Italy, 1950s
Bitossi Ceramic Bookends Rimini Blue and Gold Signed, Italy, 1950s

Bitossi Ceramic Bookends Rimini Blue and Gold Signed, Italy, 1950s

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi ceramic bookends rimini blue and gold signed italy 1950s. Gold glazed geometric zig-zag pattern over rimini blue glaze.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Blue and Yellow Metal Bookends
Pair of Vintage Blue and Yellow Metal Bookends

Pair of Vintage Blue and Yellow Metal Bookends

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H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in

Pair of Vintage Blue and Yellow Metal Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An awesome pair of pop art styled mid-century modern bookends. They are a stacked combo of metal circles and squares painted in yellow and blue that are heavy enough to hold up most...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Antique Rookwood Blue Glazed Ceramic Nude Female Figure Reading Book Bookend
Antique Rookwood Blue Glazed Ceramic Nude Female Figure Reading Book Bookend

Antique Rookwood Blue Glazed Ceramic Nude Female Figure Reading Book Bookend

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Rookwood Blue Glazed Ceramic Nude Female Figure Reading Book Sculpture Bookend (Single).

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Pottery

1960s Blenko Blue Glass Owl Bookends by Joel Myers Milton WV
1960s Blenko Blue Glass Owl Bookends by Joel Myers Milton WV

1960s Blenko Blue Glass Owl Bookends by Joel Myers Milton WV

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bookends Pair of Cobalt BLUE Handblown handcrafted Glass OWL Bookends by BLENKO of USA Designed by Joel Myers for Blenko Milton WV Unmarked. 6.75 + .13 x 5.5 W x 1.75 D Original Preo...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Hand Bookends
Hand Bookends

Hand Bookends

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H 7.25 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Hand Bookends

Located in Denton, TX

Post Modern by Spectrum Designs Hand shaped bookends in a royal blue color, exemplifying the best of postmodern design.

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Blue Alabaster Marble Column Bookends- a Pair
1950s Italian Blue Alabaster Marble Column Bookends- a Pair

1950s Italian Blue Alabaster Marble Column Bookends- a Pair

Located in Cordova, SC

These bookends have lovely veining with gray and blue.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Ceramic Free Form Bookends
Ceramic Free Form Bookends

Ceramic Free Form Bookends

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H 5.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

Ceramic Free Form Bookends

By Russel Wright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ceramic free form blue bookends. Weighted bookends with a bluish glaze.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Faux Shagreen Bookends
Pair of Faux Shagreen Bookends

Pair of Faux Shagreen Bookends

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H 7.25 in W 4 in D 4 in

Pair of Faux Shagreen Bookends

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of arched shaped faux shagreen bookends.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookends

Materials

Faux Leather

Ceramic Italian Bookends
Ceramic Italian Bookends

Ceramic Italian Bookends

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H 5.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Ceramic Italian Bookends

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of asymmetrical brutalist cast ceramic bookends with a matte blue and grey glaze.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Fruit Sculptures
Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Fruit Sculptures

Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Fruit Sculptures

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Delicious Murano set of Purple and Blue Sommerso Art Glass Pear and Apple Bookend Sculptures.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

1980s Pair of Lucite Popsicle Bookends
1980s Pair of Lucite Popsicle Bookends

1980s Pair of Lucite Popsicle Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of delightfully colorful lucite bookends with red, white, and blue popsicles. Designed so the melting popsicles appear to be leaning on the bookends and holding the books up!

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Annemarie Davidson Bookends Walnut and Enameled Copper Mid-Century Modern
Annemarie Davidson Bookends Walnut and Enameled Copper Mid-Century Modern

Annemarie Davidson Bookends Walnut and Enameled Copper Mid-Century Modern

By Annemarie Davidson

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Pair of walnut & enamel bookends by Mid Century Modern artist Annemarie Davidson.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Copper

Pair Cadet Blue Polished & Rough Geode Book Ends
Pair Cadet Blue Polished & Rough Geode Book Ends

Pair Cadet Blue Polished & Rough Geode Book Ends

Located in Chicago, IL

Natural geode stone book ends that are center cut and quartered polished with cadet blue, white and gray crystal center. Rough, unfinished exterior.

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Vintage 1950s American Bookends

Chiseled Glass Book Ends in the Manner of Fontana Arte
Chiseled Glass Book Ends in the Manner of Fontana Arte

Chiseled Glass Book Ends in the Manner of Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Hand chiseled glass book ends from the 1960s in the manner of Fontana Arte. Edges have been smoothed out for safe handling. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear cons...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Blue Pair of Blue Agate Bookends
Blue Pair of Blue Agate Bookends

Blue Pair of Blue Agate Bookends

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H 1.97 in W 9.26 in D 5.52 in

Blue Pair of Blue Agate Bookends

By Graziela Dias

Located in Paris, FR

Blue agate and polished and garnished brass pair of bookends.

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Brass

Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Peacock Blue Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Bookends. 13" H x 4.5" W x 3" D.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Great murano glass bookends in green and blue
Great murano glass bookends in green and blue

Great murano glass bookends in green and blue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice glass murano bookends.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Books

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Italy Blue Art Glass Flame Bookends
Mid Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Italy Blue Art Glass Flame Bookends

Mid Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Italy Blue Art Glass Flame Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Alfredo Barbini for Murano Italy Blue Art Glass Flame Bookends. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Glass

Pair of Midcentury Dark Blue Chinese Resin Foo Dogs Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Dark Blue Chinese Resin Foo Dogs Bookends

Pair of Midcentury Dark Blue Chinese Resin Foo Dogs Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of midcentury Chinese resin foo dogs in a dark blue-grey finish, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a great pair of bookends or a fun decor item in a...

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Sculptures
Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Sculptures

Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Sculptures

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Italian Murano set of Purple and Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bookend Sculptures. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Pink and Blue Marbled Alabaster Stone Globe Bookends, Italy
Rare Pink and Blue Marbled Alabaster Stone Globe Bookends, Italy

Rare Pink and Blue Marbled Alabaster Stone Globe Bookends, Italy

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful and unusual pair of pink and blue globe shape bookends. Dust off that bookshelf and add something new.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Alabaster

Amalric Walter Pâte de Verre Bookends
Amalric Walter Pâte de Verre Bookends

Amalric Walter Pâte de Verre Bookends

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H 6.3 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in

Amalric Walter Pâte de Verre Bookends

By Amalric Walter

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco pâte de verre bookends in the form of stylised dolphins. Designed by Auguste Houillon (1885-1954) for Amalric Walter, Nancy, France. Etched Walter Nancy and A Houi...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pair of Blue Elephant Garden Stands Bookends or Statues
Vintage Pair of Blue Elephant Garden Stands Bookends or Statues

Vintage Pair of Blue Elephant Garden Stands Bookends or Statues

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage elephant garden stand book ends or statues in the prettiest colors! No chips or breaks.

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Orange Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Sculptures
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Orange Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Sculptures

Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Orange Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Sculptures

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Set of Murano Hand Blown Sommerso Blue over Orange Art Glass Bookend Sculptures. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Flame Italian Art Glass Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Flame Italian Art Glass Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Flame Italian Art Glass Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Wonderful Murano Hand Blown Blue over Green Sommerso Art Glass Bookends in Twisting Flame Design.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

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

Salviati Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Bookend Sculptures
Salviati Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Bookend Sculptures

Salviati Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Bookend Sculptures

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Large Pair of Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue and Dark Olive Green Tails Art Glass Chirping Birds Bookend Sculptures.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Sommerso Blue over Purple Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Bookends.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Mid-20th Century Chinese Glazed Blue Ceramic Squirrel Sculptures/Bookends
Set of Mid-20th Century Chinese Glazed Blue Ceramic Squirrel Sculptures/Bookends

Set of Mid-20th Century Chinese Glazed Blue Ceramic Squirrel Sculptures/Bookends

Located in North Miami, FL

Set of mid-20th century chinese glazed blue ceramic squirrel sculptures/bookends By: unknown Material: ceramic, paint Technique: pressed, molded, painted, hand-painted, enameled, gl...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of 1980s Turquoise Metal Hand Bookends
Pair of 1980s Turquoise Metal Hand Bookends

Pair of 1980s Turquoise Metal Hand Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of whimsical turquoise/teal metal bookends exemplifying the best of postmodern design. In good vintage condition with normal signs of wear. Measures: 3.5" x 4.5" x 6.5” each.

Category

Late 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pâte De Verre Bookends Designed by Auguste Houillon
Pâte De Verre Bookends Designed by Auguste Houillon

Pâte De Verre Bookends Designed by Auguste Houillon

By Amalric Walter

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco pâte de verre bookends in the form of stylised dolphins. Designed by Auguste Houillon (1885-1954) for Amalric Walter, Nancy, France. Etched Walter Nancy and A Houi...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends
Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends

Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends

By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of glass bookends by Joel Myers for Blenko, c.1960s, USA are a stunning teal color. Each bookend depicts an elephant figure embedded in the chunky glass semi-circle form. T...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Livio Seguso Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends Sculptures
Livio Seguso Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends Sculptures

Livio Seguso Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends Sculptures

By Livio Seguso

Located in San Diego, CA

Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Figurine, Sculptures or Bookends. Heavy gold-filled glass with gold speckled leaves and stems each with a polished side and bottom.Beautiful colors an...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style

Located in Dallas, TX

This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a variety of pictorial motifs floating on an abrashed ink blue field bookended by two landscape scenes. The large center mo...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brilliant Blue Quartz Crystal Bookends
Brilliant Blue Quartz Crystal Bookends

Brilliant Blue Quartz Crystal Bookends

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H 5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Brilliant Blue Quartz Crystal Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brilliant Blue Quartz Crystal Bookends

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Pair of Blue Geode Bookends
Pair of Blue Geode Bookends

Pair of Blue Geode Bookends

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H 5 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in

Pair of Blue Geode Bookends

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of blue geode bookends.

Category

Early 2000s Bookends

Materials

Stone

Bitossi Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed
Bitossi Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed

Bitossi Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi bookends, ceramic, blue and gold, signed. Gold glazed geometric zig-zag pattern over Rimini blue glaze.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Alabaster Italian Stone Marble Bookends Decor
Blue Alabaster Italian Stone Marble Bookends Decor

Blue Alabaster Italian Stone Marble Bookends Decor

Located in Toronto, ON

These exquisite bookends, crafted in Italy from rare blue alabaster marble, form a triangular shape with gracefully rounded bottom edges when positioned together.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Marble

Blue Onyx Bookends from the 1960s
Blue Onyx Bookends from the 1960s

Blue Onyx Bookends from the 1960s

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H 6 in W 4 in D 2.25 in

Blue Onyx Bookends from the 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Blue onyx bookends from the 1960s nice condition and form!

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Italian Blue Marble Neoclassical Column Bookends, 1960s
Vintage Italian Blue Marble Neoclassical Column Bookends, 1960s

Vintage Italian Blue Marble Neoclassical Column Bookends, 1960s

Located in View Park, CA

A gorgeous pair of neoclassical marble bookends in the shape of ionic columns, made in Italy circa late 1960s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage Blue Geode Bookends
Pair of Vintage Blue Geode Bookends

Pair of Vintage Blue Geode Bookends

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H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 2.75 in

Pair of Vintage Blue Geode Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Versatile set of light blue colored geode bookends, circa 1980s. The set is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7.25"W x 2.75"D x 4.25"H

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Rock Crystal

Blue Agate Onyx Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair
Blue Agate Onyx Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair

Blue Agate Onyx Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of cobalt blue natural agate bookends or decorative objects, circa 20th century, Brazil.

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Onyx

Natural Specimen Geode Bookends in Blue Agate
Natural Specimen Geode Bookends in Blue Agate

Natural Specimen Geode Bookends in Blue Agate

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of natural specimen geode bookends in natural blue agate. The pair is in great condition.

Category

20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate

Authentic Blue Coral on Coquina Stone Bookends
Authentic Blue Coral on Coquina Stone Bookends

Authentic Blue Coral on Coquina Stone Bookends

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Authentic and alluring blue coral on coquina stone bookends, custom designed by F.S.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Bookends

Pair of Vintage Turquoise Blue and White Agate Geode Bookends
Pair of Vintage Turquoise Blue and White Agate Geode Bookends

Pair of Vintage Turquoise Blue and White Agate Geode Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of vintage turquoise geode bookends. A beautiful pair of blue, grey, and white natural agate or onyx bookends or decorative objects.

Category

Mid-20th Century Central American Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage 1970's Pair Of Blue Agate Bookends
Vintage 1970's Pair Of Blue Agate Bookends

Vintage 1970's Pair Of Blue Agate Bookends

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H 6.75 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

Vintage 1970's Pair Of Blue Agate Bookends

Located in New Orleans, LA

An intriguing pair of vintage blue agate bookends from the 1970's. Blue agate is a type of chalcedony, which is a member of the quartz family of minerals.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bookends

Materials

Stone, Agate, Multi-gemstone

In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Bookends / Door Stopper
In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Bookends / Door Stopper

In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Bookends / Door Stopper

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles Light Blue Rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Ital...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Pair of vintage Italian ruinous columns bookends in aquamarine blue, 1960s
Pair of vintage Italian ruinous columns bookends in aquamarine blue, 1960s

Pair of vintage Italian ruinous columns bookends in aquamarine blue, 1960s

Located in View Park, CA

A stunning and rare pair of vintage Italian marble “ruins” bookends in swimming pool blue, 1960s. Hand-carved in the shapes of neoclassical ruinous columns.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookends

Materials

Marble

Beautiful Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Murano Blue Gold Art Glass Bookend
Beautiful Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Murano Blue Gold Art Glass Bookend

Beautiful Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Murano Blue Gold Art Glass Bookend

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

Art glass colors include: clear, light blue and gold. This pear is a decorative bookend, as show in images.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Sky Blue and White Vintage Geode Bookends
Pair of Sky Blue and White Vintage Geode Bookends

Pair of Sky Blue and White Vintage Geode Bookends

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage pair of Sky Blue and White Geode Bookends with felt protective bottoms, polished fronts and it's natural rough edge in back.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Materials

Rock Crystal

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Bookends Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bookends blue available at 1stDibs. A bookends blue — often made from glass, stone and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 151 variations of the antique or vintage bookends blue you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bookends blue, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bookends blue, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bookends blue over the years, but those crafted by Alfredo Barbini, Bitossi and Blenko are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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