Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco style bronze charging elephant bookends., circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Elephant Bookends
Bookends Acrobat Elephants Set of Two in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Bookends set of two acrobat elephants in hand-carved solid bronze on black porcelain base. Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair Bookends Elephant Patinated Bronze Wood Leather
$546Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Pair Bookends Elephant Patinated Bronze Wood Leather
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pair of heavy handmade bookends in Asian style, the elephants are made of patinated
Category
Vintage 1970s Vietnamese Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Continental Patinated Copper Elephant Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental (possibly Austrian - 20th Century) bronze-patinated copper bookends in the form
Category
20th Century European Bookends
Materials
Copper
Anglo-Indian Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends, Bronze, India, 1940
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cast iron elephant heads bookends. Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Elephant Bookends, White Bronze on Marble Base, France, 1930s
$3,390
H 7.09 in W 8.86 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Elephant Bookends, White Bronze on Marble Base, France, 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
1930er Jahre hergestellt. Die Buchstützen zeigen zwei wunderschön gearbeitete Elefanten aus weißem Bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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French Bronze Elephant Bookends
By Ary Bitter
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of bronze elephant bookends with brown patina mounted on wooden stands by French sculptor
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Bronze
1920s Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Bronze Elephant bookends. Heavy Bronze. Beautiful Patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fedex shipping: $ 165 A pair of bronze elephant bookends by Jean de la Fontinelle on portor
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle 1930 France
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H 6.89 in W 4.93 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle 1930 France
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends. Artist/ Maker: Jean de la Fontinelle
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elephant bookends with felted bottom. A complement to any bookshelf, particularly nice in a
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco bronze elephant bookends Ary Bitter Susse Freres Foundry, 1920
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H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 6.89 in
Art Deco bronze elephant bookends Ary Bitter Susse Freres Foundry, 1920
By Ary Bitter
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of bronze elephant bookends by the famous French artist Ary Bitter. The bronze
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Marcel Pley France 1936
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice pair of silver bronze Art Deco bookends of elephants balancing on a ball. Signed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookend Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue 11"
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H 9.5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookend Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Art Deco bronze bookend, circa 1920s. An uncommon large size, depicting an elephant leaning forward
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, L. Fontinelle, France, 1930
By Louis Fontinelle
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A pair of silver plated bronze elephant bookends by Louis Fontinelle on portor marble bases
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Masculine Leather and Bronze Elephant Motiffe Bookends
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
leather, bronze elephant heads, and embellished subtle gilding.
Category
1990s American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bookends Bronze Elephants Sitting with Books
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Elephant bookends. The bookends are early 20th Century and are well made, and full of
Category
Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1930 Pair of English Elephant Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930 pair of elephant bookends, English. Bronzed cast iron. Art Deco flowing design. Charming
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique 20thC American Art Deco Bronze Elephant Book Ends, Charles Robert Knight
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H 5.32 in W 4.34 in D 8.67 in
Antique 20thC American Art Deco Bronze Elephant Book Ends, Charles Robert Knight
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century American Art Deco bronze book ends, realistically cast as two elephants
Category
20th Century American Other Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Elephant Bronze Bookends by Bernard Johnson
Located in Essex, MA
Gorham foundry. Signed by the artist. Ex Graham Gallery, New York.
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bookends in Patinated Bronze, "Elephants", After Models by Ary Bitter
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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Bookends in Patinated Bronze, "Elephants", After Models by Ary Bitter
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of bookends in patinated bronze. "Elephants". After models by Ary Bitter (1883-1960). Lost wax
Category
20th Century European Other More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Other
Pair of Bookends in Patinated Bronze, "Elephants", After Models by Ary Bitter
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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Bookends in Patinated Bronze, "Elephants", After Models by Ary Bitter
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of bookends in patinated bronze. "Elephants". After models by Ary Bitter (1883-1960). Lost wax
Category
20th Century European Other More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Other
Bronze Bookend Sculpture "Pushing Elephant" by Mahonri M. Young, Cast by Gorham
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H 5.63 in W 7.126 in D 2.5 in
Bronze Bookend Sculpture "Pushing Elephant" by Mahonri M. Young, Cast by Gorham
By Gorham CO., Mahonri Young 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. foundry in New York, the Pushing Elephant bookends were one of his most sought-after works. The present
Category
20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant bookends. The pair are very handsome and ready to hold some of your
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco, Streamline, Cubism Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends, France, 1925
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H 5.12 in W 5.6 in D 2.88 in
Art Deco, Streamline, Cubism Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends, France, 1925
By Antoine Bouraine
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Streamline - Cubist, silvered bronze elephant bookends - designed by Antoine, France
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco bronze elephant bookends by R. Patrouilleau, 1925
By R. Patrouilleau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze elephant bookends by R. Patrouilleau, 1925 Signature: R. Patrouilleau editeur
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
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H 6.89 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Jennings Brothers Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of bronze elephant bookends was manufactured by Jennings Brothers in 1920s-1930s. Both
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
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H 6.89 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Charles Paillet France 1920
By Charles Paillet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze elephant bookends with silver patina on portor marble base. Signed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fantastic Art Deco Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
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H 6.89 in W 4.93 in D 3.63 in
Fantastic Art Deco Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco bronze elephant bookends with original label and felt on each
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
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H 7.49 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 27
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
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H 7.49 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 24
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, 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
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Two "elephants" bookends "in bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Two "elephants" bookends "in bronze, Art Deco style. Circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Dark Green Marble Elephant Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of bronze verdigris elephant bookends or decorative objects, circa mid to late
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
2 Vintage Bronze Lucky Elephant Raised Trunk Bookends Paperweights 7"
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H 7.25 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
2 Vintage Bronze Lucky Elephant Raised Trunk Bookends Paperweights 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of cast bronze bookends in the shape of Asian / Indian elephants saddled with fringed rug and
Category
Late 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Amazing Pair of Art Deco Elephant Book Ends from the 1930s
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing pair of Art Deco elephant book ends from the 1930s in oak. The elephants are cast bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Bronze Elephant Form Bookends
Located in Essex, MA
In the form of an elephants head, signed on back.
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Animal Sculptures
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Elephant with Bird R. Patrouilleau, 1925
By R. Patrouilleau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice paire of bronze Art Deco bookends, elephant with bird. Signed R. Patrouilleau. The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Jacques Cartier Art Deco Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Jacques Cartier exceptional pair of Bookends, mounted on two marble bases. Silver plated bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Elephant Bookends with Raised Trunk
Located in Ulm, DE
Elephant bookends with raised trunk Pair of bookends Elephants with raised trunk Spelter with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Art Deco Cast Metal Circus Elephant Library Bookends Bronzed Lucky Book
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H 6 in W 3.875 in D 7 in
Antique Art Deco Cast Metal Circus Elephant Library Bookends Bronzed Lucky Book
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco metal bookends in the shape of elephants with raised trunks, front feet balanced
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of patinated bronze elephant bookends.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.
Located in Chicago, IL
These are wonderfully sculpted bookends by Bernard Johnson For Gorham.
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant pair of French Art Deco bronze elephant and marble bookends.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends on Marble Plinths
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of exceptionally sculpted cast bronze and dark patina African elephants mounted on green
Category
Late 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 20th Century Bronze Elephant Bookends by Mahonri Young
By Mahonri Young 1, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This pair of elephant bookends are cast in bronze with brown patina, and top of base incised with
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of Elephant bookends on green marble stands by the critically acclaimed sculptor Ary Bitter
Category
20th Century French Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Elephant Bookends" by Charles Robert Knight
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of lovely bronze bookends by this important American sculptor. Please contact us for
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Bookend Elephants by Dubanton, French, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Pair of bronze bookend elephants by Dubanton, French circa 1930 This pair of French bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Wood Mounted Bookends by Sandy Scott
By Sandy Scott
Located in Pasadena, CA
A stunning Sandy Scott bronze bookends - figural elephants, limited edition. Beautiful bronze
Category
1990s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
French, Art Deco Elephant Bookends
Located in Retie, BE
Pair of French Art Deco - Art Nouveau Elephant bookends on green veined marble, circa 1930
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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Cheetah Bookends Set of Two in Porcelain with Brass Base
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two bookends Cheetah in porcelain. On black porcelain socle with brass base. Elegant and subtle piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookends
Materials
Brass
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Bronze Elephant Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of bronze elephant bookends available for sale. Each of these unique bronze elephant bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and marble. Bronze elephant bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bronze elephant bookends made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bronze elephant bookends over the years, but those made by Georges H. Laurent, Ary Bitter and Jean de la Fontinelle 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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