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Bulldog Bookends

Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends. France 1930´s
Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends. France 1930´s

Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends. France 1930´s

$1,999 / set

H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends. France 1930´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Silvered Bronze Bulldog Bookends. c1930´s. Lovely pair of Bulldog bookends. Silvered Bronze mounted

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930
French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Description: Art Deco metal bookends with cat and bulldog. Artist / Maker: Irénée Rochard

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze French Bulldog Bookends by G. Granger
Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze French Bulldog Bookends by G. Granger

Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze French Bulldog Bookends by G. Granger

By Genevieve Granger

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze French Bulldog Bookends by Genevieve Granger. These sleeping bulldog

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Wiener Bronze Bulldogs Bookends, Austria circa 1870
Pair of Wiener Bronze Bulldogs Bookends, Austria circa 1870

Pair of Wiener Bronze Bulldogs Bookends, Austria circa 1870

Located in Milan, IT

A pair of little Vienna bronze bookends for desk representing a bulldog under a tree. Austria circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s
Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s

Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco or Cubist Bronze sculpture of a French bulldog bookend or paperweight. Made of bronze

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau
French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau

French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Northampton, GB

collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic pair of French Bulldog Bookends dating to the late

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends Cat and Bulldog Signed by Irenée Rochard, 1930
Art Deco Bookends Cat and Bulldog Signed by Irenée Rochard, 1930

Art Deco Bookends Cat and Bulldog Signed by Irenée Rochard, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bookends cat and bulldog signed by Irenée Rochard. Art Metal with silver patina on a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Antique Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Bulldog, circa 1900
Pair of Antique Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Bulldog, circa 1900

Pair of Antique Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Bulldog, circa 1900

$2,322Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in

Pair of Antique Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Bulldog, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine pair of Austrian cold painted bronze bookends featuring an English Bulldog on each

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Bulldog Bookends from France

Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Bulldog Bookends from France

Located in Dallas, TX

These delightful porcelain Bulldog bookends are 20th century French, and they have been given a

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Early 20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: Art Deco bulldog bookends. Artist / Maker: Max Le Verrier. Signature / Marks: ?M

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage English Bulldog Bookends
Vintage English Bulldog Bookends

Vintage English Bulldog Bookends

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H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 5 in

Vintage English Bulldog Bookends

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage bookends of bronze English bulldogs on marble base.

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Vintage 1940s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Rochard, France, 1930
Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Rochard, France, 1930

Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Rochard, France, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco silvered metal bookends with cat and bulldog. By Irenée Rochard. Signature: 
Rochard

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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bronze Art Deco Bookends French Bulldog and Cat by H. Vandaele.
Bronze Art Deco Bookends French Bulldog and Cat by H. Vandaele.

Bronze Art Deco Bookends French Bulldog and Cat by H. Vandaele.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fedex shipping: $ 155. A pair of silvered bronze art deco bookends, French bulldog and cat by H

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Early 20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends, France, 1920s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends, France, 1920s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends, France, 1920s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco silvered bronze English bulldog bookends. 20th century dogs sculptures. Mounted over

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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Cigar Smoking Bulldog Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Cigar Smoking Bulldog Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Cigar Smoking Bulldog Bookends - a Pair

Located in Raymondville, TX

A pair of vintage 1940's smoking English bulldog bookends. Heavy cast iron heads with brass cigars

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco bulldog bookends Franjou France 1930
Art Deco bulldog bookends Franjou France 1930

Art Deco bulldog bookends Franjou France 1930

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H 5.71 in W 5.91 in D 3.35 in

Art Deco bulldog bookends Franjou France 1930

By Franjou

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cute pair of Art Deco bulldog bookends by Franjou, France 1930. White metal on marble base, leather

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier on Marble Base, 1930
French Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier on Marble Base, 1930

French Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier on Marble Base, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A lovely pair of French Art Deco bulldog bookends. Artist/ Maker: Max Le Verrier Signature/ Marks

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s
Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s

Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco or Cubist sculpture of a French bulldog bookend or paperweight. Made of silvered bronze

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930
French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Description: Art Deco metal bookends with cat and bulldog. Artist / Maker: Irénée Rochard

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930
French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: 
Art Deco metal bookends with cat and bulldog. Artist / Maker: Irénée Rochard

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: A pair of Art Deco figural bookends in the shape of a cat and bulldog. Artist

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1925
Art Deco French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1925

Art Deco French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1925

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco French bulldog single bookend or paperweight, France, 1925. Bronze silver plated mounted

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bulldog Bookends, French, 1930s
Bulldog Bookends, French, 1930s

Bulldog Bookends, French, 1930s

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H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in

Bulldog Bookends, French, 1930s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of patinated brass bulldog bookends, with glass eyes, on marble bases, France, 1930s

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Carved Wooden Bulldog Bookends
Carved Wooden Bulldog Bookends

Carved Wooden Bulldog Bookends

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H 8.5 in W 4 in D 5 in

Carved Wooden Bulldog Bookends

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Beautifully carved Mexican bulldog bookends

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends, Wood, Europe
Art Deco Bulldog Bookends, Wood, Europe

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends, Wood, Europe

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H 4.93 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends, Wood, Europe

Located in Retie, BE

Hand carved wooden bookends with bulldog dogs and glass eyes. These Art Deco bookends dates circa

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Porcelain French Bulldog Bookends, Germany
Art Deco Porcelain French Bulldog Bookends, Germany

Art Deco Porcelain French Bulldog Bookends, Germany

Located in Retie, BE

German Art Deco French Bulldog bookends - Frenchie bookends from 1930-1940. This black and white

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends, Green Pottery
Art Deco Bulldog Bookends, Green Pottery

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends, Green Pottery

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H 5.12 in W 4.14 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends, Green Pottery

Located in Retie, BE

Art Deco bookends of French bulldog’s dogs. This set of green pottery animal bookends has an

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco
Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco

Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco

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H 5.32 in W 3.27 in D 4.73 in

Bulldog Bookends Franjou, France, Art Deco

By Franjou

Located in Retie, BE

Art Deco bulldog bookends by Franjou. These bulldog bookends are both signed Franjou, they were

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Franjou, France
Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Franjou, France

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Franjou, France

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H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Franjou, France

By Franjou

Located in Retie, BE

Large size Art Deco figural bookends with French bulldogs by Franjou, France. Both bookends are

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Nouveau French Bulldog Bookends, Bronze and Marble, Europe
Art Nouveau French Bulldog Bookends, Bronze and Marble, Europe

Art Nouveau French Bulldog Bookends, Bronze and Marble, Europe

Located in Retie, BE

Great looking set of Art Nouveau bookends with French bulldogs. These patinated bronze dog

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Cubist Bulldog Bookends by H.Moreau, Chromed Metal, Marble, France
Art Deco Cubist Bulldog Bookends by H.Moreau, Chromed Metal, Marble, France

Art Deco Cubist Bulldog Bookends by H.Moreau, Chromed Metal, Marble, France

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Retie, BE

French Art Deco Bookends by H.Moreau (Hippolyte François Moreau) - both Signed. These bookends

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Porcelain French Bulldog Bookends, Germany
Art Deco Porcelain French Bulldog Bookends, Germany

Art Deco Porcelain French Bulldog Bookends, Germany

Located in Retie, BE

German Art Deco large bookends in the shape of French Bulldog - Bullie - Dog Figurine, circa 1930s

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Bulldog Dog Bookends
Art Deco Bulldog Dog Bookends

Art Deco Bulldog Dog Bookends

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H 5.12 in W 4.14 in D 2.37 in

Art Deco Bulldog Dog Bookends

Located in Retie, BE

Pair of Art Deco wooden carved dog figural bookends. Two distinctive bulldog dogs with glass eyes

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Glazed Bulldog Figurine, Bookend
Art Deco Glazed Bulldog Figurine, Bookend

Art Deco Glazed Bulldog Figurine, Bookend

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H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in

Art Deco Glazed Bulldog Figurine, Bookend

By Goebel Company

Located in Retie, BE

Art Deco bulldog figurine, bookend, statue. Awesome combination of colors blue, green, brown and

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Bulldogs, by H.Moreau, circa 1930s
Vintage Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Bulldogs, by H.Moreau, circa 1930s

Vintage Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Bulldogs, by H.Moreau, circa 1930s

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Retie, BE

Beautiful pair of French Art Deco bookends with sculptures of French Bulldogs. Made by the French

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

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By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier

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$2,150 / set

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s.
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Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s. Signed by french artist Bertin. Silvered Bronze sculptures mounted over black and golden marble bases. Excellent conditions...

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By Marcel-André Bouraine

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Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930

Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930

By Maurice Frecourt

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Bulldog Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of bulldog bookends for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bulldog bookends — often made from metal, marble and stone — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of bulldog bookends available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Bulldog bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many bulldog bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Max Le Verrier, Irénée Rochard and Hippolyte François Moreau produced popular bulldog 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.