Skip to main content

Bronze Book Holder

Pair of Mogens Ballin Bronze Candlesticks Model B12
By Mogens Ballin
Located in Valby, 84
Pair of rare Danish Arts and Crafts Candlesticks in solid bronze by Mogens Ballin Model B12
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive pair of gilt and sculpted bronze candelabras with three branches. The stem of each
Category

Antique 1810s Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Incised Pair of 17th Century Ottoman Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful and rare museum quality pair of incised of 17th Century Ottoman bronze candlesticks. They
Category

Antique 17th Century Turkish Moorish Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique 17th Century Dutch or English Bronze Candlestick/Candleholder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique bronze candlestick. Dating from the end of the 17th century. Likely Dutch or
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique 17th Century Dutch or English Bronze Candlestick Candleholder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique bronze candlestick Dating from the end of the 17th Century. Likely Dutch or
Category

Antique 17th Century Unknown Dutch Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Coromandel Bronze Mounted Book Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a rare and striking little book holder, with beautiful coromandel wood and brass mounts. It
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tall Empire silver plate Candelabras by JG Galle - early 19th century
By Gérard-Jean Galle
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
de Fontainebleau, listed in a book dedicated to bronze items that came into the castle under Emperor
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Pair of Gabriella Crespi Candelabras, circa 1970, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Candelabras by Gabriella Crespi. Made with shell and bronze. Gilt bronze mount holding two
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Pair of English Regency Figural Candlesticks in the Manner of Hope
Located in London, GB
patinated bronze vestal maiden in classical dress, superbly modelled, cast and finished stands upon a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Very Large Baluster Candelabras, Signed Eugène Hazart
By Eugene Hazart
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of candelabras in bronze and gilded and Marblewhite with three arms of lights in the form of a
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Staffordshire Figure of Male Triton John Flaxman by Wood Caldwell 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Rare Bronze Glazed Staffordshire Pottery Male Nude Figure of a Triton made by Wood and Caldwell
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

David Marshall, 1980s 2-Tone Gilt Bronze Designer Pair of Book Holders
Located in Marbella, ES
David Marshall, 1980s 2-tone gilt bronze designer pair of book holders.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Desk Top Brass Bronze Dog Sculptures Paperweight Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
as book holders.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronze Acrylic Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s bronze acrylic “Box Line” magazine holder designed by renowned American designer Charles
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders
Located in GB
Meiji bronze candlestick holders wrapped with dragons circa 1870 A lovely decorative pair, each
Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
to be used as book ends. These make a handsome pair of book holders or eye- catching decorative
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
, with the center drawer opening to a hidden leather book holder, bronze mounts consisting of falling
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
rinceaux. The inkwell is set on a gilt bronze base that is decorated with palmette and bands embellished
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

American School Memento Vanitas Still Life Canvas Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
depicts a skull, book, cup, and candle holder resting on a covered table. From an estate in San Francisco
Category

20th Century American Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

People Also Browsed

Pair of English Georgian Cast Brass Fluted Shaft Candlesticks, 1790-1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Georgian cast brass candlesticks with a fluted shaft on square stepped and gadroon edged base with a square gadroon edge drip ring below the candle cup. Birmingham, England,...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Parchment Covered Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
This cabinet was commissioned for the Minister de L’Agriculture of France in 1936 by fellow ministers Léon Blum Vincent Auriol and others at the occasion of the birth of his child. T...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Parchment Paper

Tall Brass Adjustable Candlesticks
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of brass adjustable candlesticks having tall shafts with slide adjuster knob and mid-shaft ring turnings, surmounted by drip guard and standing on turned base. English, circa ...
Category

Antique 1830s English Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Tribal Khoumya Dagger
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Tribal Khoumya Daggers. Handcrafted by Artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a wooden grip engraved with Moroccan silver and chiselled in scrolling Moori...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Moroccan Tribal Khoumya Dagger
Moroccan Tribal Khoumya Dagger
H 1 in W 17 in D 3 in
Antique Ebonized Hand-Painted Mexican Wedding Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous antique wooden wedding trunk from Michoacán Mexico dates to the early 1900s. A stunning two-piece set, it consists of the trunk and the base upon which it rests. Wit...
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Vintage Moroccan Pendant Fibula Pin Brooch
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage Moroccan ethnic fibula pendant or pin brooch. This Ethnic Moroccan silver pendant jewelry is enameled with yellow, green and blue with cabochon of red glass beads. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Antique Islamic Copper Brass Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large antique Islamic 19th century Middle Eastern Moorish hand-etched tined copper brass bowl, 17 inches diameter.Could be used as a jardinière for a large orchids composition.With r...
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
By John Riley
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Circle of John Riley British, (1646-1691) Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on canvas Image size: 29 inches x 24 inches Size including frame: 36 inches x 31 inches A fine half-length por...
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century portrait oil painting of a lady
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Circle of Sir Peter Lely Dutch, (1618-1680) Portrait of a Lady, traditionally identified as Princess Henrietta Anne Stuart Oil on canvas Image size: 28 inches x 24 inches Size inclu...
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: American na...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Worn-In Distressed Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72988 Worn-In Distressed Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug with Rustic Style. This hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Karaja Heriz rug with Mid-Century Modern style features...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Middle Eastern Hand-Etched Brass Pot with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large middle eastern Persian Islamic finely and heavily hand-etched and hand-carved brass decorated with Arabic inscriptions. Could be used as a Jardiniere for a large orchids compo...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

English seam cast brass swirl base candlestick, 1750
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Seam cast brass baluster candlestick which incorporates a swirl cast knob on the candle shaft, and swirl edge on the rim of the bobeshe which is peened to an eight lobed swirl base. ...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

The Grandeur of Viceregal Mexico; Treasures from the Museo Franz Mayer
Located in valatie, NY
The Grandeur of Viceregal Mexico; Treasures from the Museo Franz Mayer. Houston: The Museum of Fine Arts, 2002. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Spanish and English text. 36...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Marriage and Children Ceremonies of the Mexicans by B. Picart
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mariage des Mexicains - Ceremonies que les Mexicains pratiquent a l'egard de leurs Enfans.' This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Recent Sales

Pair of Architectural Candlesticks 'Prototypes' by Steven Holl for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell, Steven Holl
Located in Denton, MD
These early prototypes were used as samples for the patination of the bronze. This coloration is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Art Deco Book Holders Signed Becquerel, Paris, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Art Deco book holders signed Becquerel, Paris, circa 1920. A lovely polychrome patinated
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze and Black Marble Writing Set, Model by Nikolai Iwanowitsch Lieberich
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare bronze and black marble writing set featuring bears at rest decor. The set is composed of a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Black Marble Bases
Located in IT
Art Deco bronze book holders with marble bases. Very detailed and finely made little bronze
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder
Located in Water Mill, NY
Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder that pulls out from 14"-24"
Category

Early 20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder
Bronze Art Nouveau Book Holder
H 4.75 in W 1,424 in D 6.25 in
Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive pair of gilt and sculpted bronze candelabras with three branches. The stem of each
Category

Antique 1810s Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau gilt bronze candlesticks lady with flower Iris & Lotus by A. Clerget
By Alexandre Clerget
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Nouveau gilt bronze candlesticks lady with flower Iris and Lotus by Alexandre Clerget
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze, Louis XV-Style Candelabras, Each with Six Arms
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilt bronze, Louis XV-style candelabras, each with six arms. Each candelabra is decorated
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A pair of Art Nouveau candelabra by Georges De Feure, France, 1901.
By Georges De Feure
Located in Antwerp, BE
" Laurence Buffet-Cahllié. Baschet éditeurs. In almost every book about Art Nouveau you can find
Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Worcester Porcelain Griffin Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
/> Reference: The British dealer Eddy Bardawil has a pair of George III period bronze and white marble griffin
Category

Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Candle-Gripping Bell Metal Candlesticks, Ca. 1775
By James Tate of Birmingham
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
original push-rod candle ejectors. It is well established as referenced by Ronald Michaelis in his book
Category

Antique 1770s British Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Other

Harper Book Stand in Nickel Finish or Bronze Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Book stand harper with structure in nickel finish, with adjustable light, one bulb lamp holder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Easels

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Early 20th Century French Adjustable Brass Table Book Stand or Music Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
! Crafted in France circa 1920 and made of bronze, the book holder sits on four small round feet and
Category

Early 20th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Ormolu Book Slide Asprey
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 19th century Victorian Gothic Revival ormolu self closing book slide with
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Tazzas from France, circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
side. This allows them to be used as book holders as well as decorative objects. The motifs on the gilt
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tiffany Studios Favrile Blown Out Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
decorated with an all over iridized gold background blown into a bronze six footed gilt bronze holder. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Decorative Panther and Black White Marble Base Animal Sculpture, 1930s
Located in IT
. Perfect as a decorative object in a book case as a book holder, it perfectly suits a console, a table or a
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
rosewood panels. System contains: - sixteen rosewood bookshelves - eight-brass book holders - one
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
H 79 in W 188 in D 16 in
19th Century French Enamel and Ormolu-Mounted Jewelry Casket
By Tahan Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Napoléon III rectangular shape jewelry casket With gilded bronzes and five hand-painted
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Regency George IV English Music Stand or Lectern, circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Milano, IT
English cabinetmaker whose work exhibits a similarly shaped bronze support bar for the sheet holder, as
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Music Stands

Materials

Brass

Early Set of Bronze Book Holders
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very rare and heavy set of bronze book holders. They are life size and were designed to
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

French 18th C. Bloodstone with Gold Candlestick Holder Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
currently working on launching his memoir/book! With the success of these recent projects, Giallo is opening
Category

Antique 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Set of Six Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Five Different Heights
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six gilt bronze candlesticks attributed to Bjorn Wiinblad, Denmark, circa 1960 with five
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Candelabras with Children after a Model by Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilt bronze, Louis XV style candelabras, each with six arms. Each candelabra is decorated
Category

Antique 1860s Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rococo Revival Three-Light Candelabra by Henry Dasson, Dated 1881
By Henry Dasson
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of Rococo Revival gilt bronze three-light candelabra in the manner of Juste Aurèle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Adjustable Bronze Table Book Stand or Music Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
! Crafted in France circa 1920 and made of bronze, the book holder sits on four small round feet and
Category

Early 20th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Folding Table Bible Stand Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
folding book holder sits on four small feet and features an adjustable arched facade decorated with
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Music Stands

Materials

Brass

Crams Imperial Library Globe w Stand & Hammond Citation World Atlas Book
By George F. Cram
Located in Dayton, OH
Atlas with a painted hammered bronze finish. The wooden book holder base doubles as storage for a blue
Category

1990s Globes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 407 Baby Solarspot Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
patina Original stand with wooden filter holder (or perhaps magazine/book holder?) Rewired to use
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Steel

19th Century French Adjustable Painted and Gilt Carved Lectern Music Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
features a two-side book Stand with four retractable bronze candle holders on both sides. The lectern is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mole-Richardson Type 412 Junior Solar Spot Stage Light Floor Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
. Beautifully aged patina. Original stand w/ wooden filter holder (or perhaps magazine/book holder). Original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Leather Covered Cloth Valet for Hermes by Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
red leather by Hermès. Tie holders and shelf mechanism in gilded bronze. 1940s French work of
Category

Vintage 1940s Wardrobes and Armoires

Bronze and Onyx Candle Lantern by Aldus
By Aldus
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and onyx candle lantern Edition of 100 The bronze base of each lantern in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Bronze and Onyx Candle Lantern by Aldus
By Aldus
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and onyx candle lantern Edition of 100 The bronze base of each lantern in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Maison BAGUES, Important pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Encino, CA
Bronze wall candle Sconces with 3 light holders a piece. Dimensions: Height: 30 1
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

French Art Deco Bronze Magazine Rack with Verdigris Patina
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully designed and very unusual cast bronze magazine of book rack showing two centaurs
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Marie Zimmermann Sterling Silver Hand Made Pair Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
in gold, silver, bronze, copper, and iron explored a wide range of approaches to design. This book
Category

Vintage 1930s American Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nautical U.S. Navy MK I Quintant -Sextant Presentation Grade
Located in Palm City, FL
MK II of World War Two which uses the same style and size horizon mirror carrier, index mirror holder
Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Silver

Edwardian Library or Reading Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Edwardian Library or reading chair, mahogany frame ready for re-upholstrey. Book holder on
Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Library or Reading Chair
Edwardian Library or Reading Chair
H 41.34 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Alfred Dunhill Gilt Bronze Floor Standing Cigar Ashtray, circa 1920s
Located in Redding, CA
. The cup and under tray with dental detail, also provided on the tray is a handy match book holder with
Category

Vintage 1920s American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Bronze Book Holder", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Bronze Book Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bronze book holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bronze book holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bronze book holder, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bronze book holder, those designed in Art Deco, Baroque and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Eugene Hazart, Henry Dasson and James Tate of Birmingham each produced at least one beautiful bronze book holder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bronze Book Holder?

The average selling price for a bronze book holder at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $751 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Bronze Book Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A book holder is a stand that supports books so they stay open to be read aloud or to hold a page. A variety of book holders, book stands and books can be found on 1stDibs.