$450
H 8.25 in W 9 in D 2.75 in
Native American and Horse Bronze Clad Bookends by Armor Bronze Corporation
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of bookends featuring a Native American chief and his horse. These were made by the Armor
Bronze
$450 / set
H 4.38 in W 6.88 in D 2.75 in
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Pompeian Bronze Co Bronze Clad Figurative Bookends, 1920s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Heavy pair of vintage bronze plated bookends depict a seated scholar reading a book. The bookends
Bronze
$500 / set
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of “Night and Day” Bronze-Clad Figural Bookends by Armor Bronze Company
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
–30s, known for its innovative bronze-cladding process and widespread production of bookends, lamps
Bronze
Bronze Clad Lion/Tiger Bookends, Attributed to Pompeian by Paul Herzel
By Paul Herzel
Located in Toledo, OH
These bronze clad tiger/lion bookends are attributed to Paul Herzel for Pompeian Bronze. These
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Heavy Bronze Clad Cherub Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of vintage heavy bronze clad cherub bookends, circa 1940s. The bookends are in very
Bronze
$340Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.25 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Bronze Clad Cherub Art Deco Bookends by Art Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bronze clad cherub Art Deco bookends by Art Bronze, circa 1930s. They are in
Bronze
$475 / set
H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Bronze Clad American Eagle 'John Kennedy JFK' Bookends
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of bronze clad American eagle bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1960s. The eagles
Bronze
$375 / set
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Pair of Monk Reading / Scholar Polychrome Bookends by Marion Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of bronze clad monk reading / scholar bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1930s. These
Bronze
$595Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.75 in W 7 in D 2.75 in
Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and
Bronze
$750 / set
H 8 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Pair of Bronze-Clad Indian Braves Bookends by Paul Herzel for Pompeian Bronze Co
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Diego, CA
A Fabulous Pair of Bronze-Clad Indian Braves Bookends by Paul Herzel for Pompeian Bronze Co, circa
Bronze
Sold
H 5 in W 2.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Frankart School Art Deco Bronze Clad Bookends with Women Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Frankart School Art Deco Bronze Clad Bookends with Women Figures C1920 Measures - 5" x 2 5
Bronze
Sold
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Large Pair of Bronze Clad Equestrian Bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large pair of bronze clad bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920s. Each depiocting two men on
Masculine Bronze Clad Male Nude Bookends
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome bronze clad pair of bookends in the shape of muscular male nude thinkers. No signature.
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Clad Monkey Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy pair of bronze clad bookends with a monkey backed up to the book "Hamlet" by William
Bronze
Antique 1920s Armor Bronze Clad Lion Pair of Bookends
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1920s armor bronze clad lion bookends pair vintage. Very hard to find a pair of 1920s Armor
Bronze
Antique Armor Bronze Indian Elephant Metal Clad Bookends, a Pair
By Armor Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Armor Bronze Indian elephant metal clad bookends - a pair. item features a bronze clad
Bronze
Sold
H 9.25 in W 4.625 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Bronze Clad "Atlas of the World" Bookends by Pompeian Bronze Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy pair of bronze clad "Atlas of the World" bookends with a parrot sitting atop by Pompeian
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Clad Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and heavy pair of Lion bookends - clad in bronze finish, the bookends are by RUHL and a
Bronze
Bronze Clad Lincoln Monument Bookend / Sculpture
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company, Daniel Chester French
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality bronze clad "Lincoln Monument" bookend / sculpture which is a reproduction of "Lincoln
Bronze
Pompeian Bronze Lion Bookends by Paul Herzel
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful pair of bronze clad lion bookends by Pompeian Bronze with excellent patina. Good size and
Bronze
Vintage Pair of Bronze Clad Grizzly Bear Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of bronze clad grizzly bear bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Clad "Old Professor" Bookends by Marion Bronze Co.
By Marion
Located in San Diego, CA
Very heavy pair of bronze clad "Old Professor" bookends by Marion Bronze Co., circa 1920s. They
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Clad American Eagle 'John Kennedy JFK' Bookends
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of bronze clad American eagle bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1940s. The eagles
Bronze
Pompeiian Bronze Co Bronze Clad Figural Bookends Circa 1920's
Located in Toledo, OH
Pompeiian Bronze Co bronze clad figural bookends circa 1920's. Depiction of a seated man with a
Bronze
$375
H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Soquel, CA
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted...
Bronze
Sold|$2,083
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement signed M. Le Verrier. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1928. Posthumous, contemporary cast. This pair is illustrated...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
$232,138Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$475 / set
H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...
Brass
$2,351 / set
H 5.71 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in
Antique Art Deco ''Squirrel'' Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Original antique Art Deco bookends model: "Squirrel'' by Max le Verrier 1930. Superbly stylized Art Deco sculptures that always draw your attention. They are in ...
Marble, Spelter
Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...
Marble, Spelter
$714 / set
H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
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...
Ceramic
$425 / set
H 9.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Nude Nymph Reproduction Art Deco Bookends by Sarsaparilla Deco Design
By Sarsaparilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice pair of nude nymph / flapper reproduction art deco bookends by Sarsaparilla Deco Design, circa 1980s. The set are in original condition with a nice patina measures 6.5"W ...
Metal, Brass
$4,285
H 12.21 in W 18.12 in D 4.14 in
Pierre Le Faguays Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer. By Pierre Le Faguays. Bronze with green patina on Portor marble base. France 1930. Signed and with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehm...
Marble, Bronze
$5,178
H 14.57 in W 22.05 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco bronze sculpture athlete with spear by Pierre Le Faguays France 1927
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture athlete with spear signed by Pierre Le Faguays. The sculpture has a rich green patina with shades of brown. France 1927. This bronze is illustrated on page...
Bronze
Clarabell and Emmet Kelly Bronze Bookends, PM Craftsman 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set features two bookends shaped like clowns, with the character Clarabell and Emmet Kelly. The bookends have beautiful, age-appropriate patina; they are marked with manufacture...
Brass
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome Pirate Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated polychrome pirate bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920s. The bookends are in fair antique condition and measure 6" W, 4.25" D x 9.5" H. Good looking hard ...
Bronze
Vienna bronze bookend
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vienna bronze bookend Material: polychrome bronze with some natural wear Circa 1920 Origin: Vienna Orientalist style: seated man and woman Excellent condition
Bronze
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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