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Bronze Dog Bookends

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dog Bookends, Ravas
By Ravas
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends. A stylish silvered bronze figures of dogs by Ravas. The Breed of the dog looks
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dog Bookends, Ravas
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dog Bookends, Ravas
$1,999 / set
H 6.34 in W 6.7 in D 3.47 in
STUNNING PAIR OF ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE ONYX DOG HOUNDS BOOKENDs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable pair of 1920's cold painted bronze dog bookends on Onyx stands Please note the delivery fee
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bookends

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Onyx, Bronze

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze German Shepherd Dog and Black Marble Bookends
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco gilt bronze German shepherd dog and black marble bookends. This beautiful pair of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Of Vintage Pointer Bookends, French Bronze, Dog Figure, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Pointer bookends. A French, bronze dog figure book rest, dating to the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Located in Milano, IT
find two bronze carvings made in the shape of a dog or rather a German shepherd almost watching over
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Antique 1870s European Baroque Desk Sets

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Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
$2,402 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 14.18 in W 9.45 in D 3.35 in
Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A most unique pair of Dog Bookends or sculptures holding an oval Frame from a chained post in their
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20th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Dog Bookends in bronce and Marble
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Porcelain

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Marble, Bronze

Dog Bookends in bronce and Marble
Dog Bookends in bronce and Marble
$12,000 / set
H 7.49 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bust Bookends M. Louis Fiot, 1920
By Maximilien Louis Fiot
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco West Highland Terrier Bookends by Maximilian Fiot, c. 1920. A superb pair of bronze
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends featuring Scottish Terriers Dogs
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
". Wonderful cast silvered Bronze scottie dog bookends, ca. 1930´s. An unusual set in 2 respects, both of which
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets / Bookends
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Long Island City, NY
A cute pair of late 19th century gilt and Patina bronze chenets / bookends Depicting a dog and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Bronze Dog Bookends
Located in London, GB
A pair of bronze bookends, modelled as dogs sitting on their haunches, 20th century. Available
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20th Century European Other Bookends

Bronze Dog Bookends
Bronze Dog Bookends
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Dog Bookends, France, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Art Deco bronze dog bookends, France, circa 1930. Each depicting an Alsatian dog on marble
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Art Deco Bronze Dog Bookends by Alexandre Kelety France 1930
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze dog bookends by Alexandre Kelety Bronze with silver patina. Belgian Black marble
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: A pair of original bronze plated bookends with original felt on the bottom. Both bookends
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookends

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Bronze

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of original bronze-plated bookends with original felt on the bottom. Stamped "PMC
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Bronze-Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of original bronze-plated bookends with original felt on the bottom. Stamped "PMC
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Doberman Pincher Dog Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze Doberman Pincher dog bookends - a handsome pair. The profile and detailing are very
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Bronze-Plated Scotty Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A vintage pair of bronze plated Scotty Dog bookends with original felt. Creator Unknown
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookends

Materials

Bronze

1930s Bronze Brass Cocker Spaniel Dog Bookends Florida USA
By Arthur Court
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s bronze brass cocker spaniel dog bookends Florida USA Made in the USA by the PM Craftsman
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Bronze Art Deco Dog Bookends by E. Nikolski
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handsome pair of French Deco bronze terrier bookends mounted on square black marble bases. The
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Early 20th Century French Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

A pair of bronze shepherd dog bookends by Maximilien Fiot, France.
By Maximilien Louis Fiot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze bookends of two german shepherd dogs. One alert seated dog with another lying by its side
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Marble Dog Sculpture Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Organize your library book shelves with this pair of antique dog sculpture bookends. Crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Dog Greyhound Bookends Sculptures on Marble Base Style Art Deco Silvered Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dog greyhound bookends sculptures on marble base style art deco silvered bronze. The exquisite
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Mid-20th Century European Bookends

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Stone, Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, Oriental, Bronzed, Dog of Fu Figure, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative bookends. An Oriental, bronzed resin Dog of Fu figure, dating
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Late 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Bronze Bookends King Charles Spaniel Dogs by Louis Albert Carvin, 1930
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of Art Deco bronze Cavalier King Carles spaniel dog bookends by the French artist Louis
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Fu Dog Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) Chinese bronze bookends in the form of seated fu dogs (guardian
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Scottie Dog Bookends, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco Scottie dog bookends. Solid bronze set over green onyx bases. Dimensions: H
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bookends by L. Fiot, Susse Frères Foundry
By Maximilien Louis Fiot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends in the shape of terrier dog busts by the French artist Maximilien Louis
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze-Plated Scotty Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of original bronze-plated Scotty dog bookends with original felt on the bottom
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookends

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Cat & Dog Bookends, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1930's. Bronze and marble. The dog tries to catch the cat who has
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Plated Irish Setter Dog Bookends, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A vintage pair of bronze plated Scotty Dog bookends with original felt. Creator Unknown
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Plated Irish Setter Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A vintage pair of bronze plated Irish Setter bookends with original felt. Creator New Art
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookends

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Bronze

Mid-Century Bronzed Pair of Terrier Dog Bookends Sculptures
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of terrier bookends, circa 1960's. We see these displayed in any family room or home office
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Aluminum

Bronze Plated Scotty Dog Bookends on Pedastals c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A vintage pair of bronze plated Scotty Dog bookends on pedestals with original felt
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze-Plated Pointer Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is a pair of original bronze plated solid steel bookends of pointer dogs. The style
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Early 20th Century Bookends

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Steel, Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze King Charles Spaniel Dog Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hard to find Art Deco bronze bookends, Cavalier King Charles spaniel dogs by Louis Albert Carvin
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Bookends with Bronze Dog and Cat by F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of refined bronze bookends depicting shepherd dogs and cats. The marble and onyx bronze are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookends

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Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Cast Iron Irish Setter Dogs Bookends, a Pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of vintage black cast iron Irish Setter / sporting dog bookends with bronze accents
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Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Iron

Bronze Finish Dog Head Bookends, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful pair of retrievers head bookends on black pedestals. Cold cast with a bronze finish. New
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20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Art Deco Bronze and Marble Whippet or Greyhound Dog Sculpture Bookends
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial paired of Art Deco bronze whippet or greyhound dog sculpture bookends
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

Animalier Bronze Sculptures of Scotties Dog Bookend by Maximillien Fiot Art Deco
By Maximilien Louis Fiot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of early 20th century Art Deco bronze Scotties Scottish Terrier dog heads bookends
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bust Bookends Maximilien Louis Fiot, 1920
By Maximilien Louis Fiot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of bronze bookends in the shape of terrier dog heads by the French artist Maximilien Louis
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modernist-Style Dog Bookends
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Modernist-style silvered-bronze bookends in the form of stylized Scottie dogs, each
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Modernist-Style Dog Bookends
H 5.12 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal Terrier Dog Bookends, Possibly Brass/Bronze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid-20th century gilt metal terrier dog bookends, possibly brass/bronze.
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Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Edith Barretto Parsons, Bronze Terrier Dog Bookends
By Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Located in Oaks, PA
Edith Barretto Parsons, bronze terrier dog bookends Edith Barretto Parsons, American (1878-1956
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Paris, FR
Set of two bookends Cheetah in porcelain. On black porcelain socle with brass base. Elegant and subtle piece.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookends

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Brass

Cheetah Bookends Set of Two in Porcelain with Brass Base
Cheetah Bookends Set of Two in Porcelain with Brass Base
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Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
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19th Century Grand Tour Figure of Sophocles after the Antique, F. Barbidienne
Located in Beachwood, OH
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Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s
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Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s
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$2,200 / set
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Swedish Chaise Lounge, Circa 1900’s
$6,200
H 34 in W 81 in D 26 in
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H 15.16 in W 8.35 in D 0.79 in
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A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD
A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD
$480 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
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Bronze Dog Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bronze dog bookends available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bronze dog bookends — often made from metal, bronze and fabric — can elevate any home. Bronze dog bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Bronze dog bookends made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many bronze dog bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Maximilien Louis Fiot, Antoine-Louis Barye and Louis-Albert Carvin produced popular bronze dog bookends that are worth a look.

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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