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Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments
Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments

Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of fine quality antique French gilt bronze bookends. Each depicting a young child/putti playing a musical instrument. One a syrinx( after the instrument designed by the God Pan)...

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Early 20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco bronze bookends children Paul Silvestre and Susse Frères France 1920
Art Deco bronze bookends children Paul Silvestre and Susse Frères France 1920

Art Deco bronze bookends children Paul Silvestre and Susse Frères France 1920

By Paul Silvestre, Susse Freres

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze bookends seated children signed by Paul Silvestre with Susse Freres founders' signature.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of English Art Deco period (circa 1930) figural bronze and onyx bookends featuring Chinese children; a seated Chinese boy reading a book and another similar boy peering over...

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Vintage 1930s British Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - Pair
Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - Pair

Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - a Pair. Circa 1980s Measurements: Each: 5" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930

By Raoul Benard

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare and highly decorative pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with children titled “Simplicity”, designed by Raoul Benard and produced in France circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame
Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame

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 mouths... the pair can stand independent or could be used as bookends - either way...

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20th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Carved Alabaster Bookend Columns from Volterra in the Style of the Grand Tour
Carved Alabaster Bookend Columns from Volterra in the Style of the Grand Tour

Carved Alabaster Bookend Columns from Volterra in the Style of the Grand Tour

Located in Roma, IT

A pair of vintage bookends made in Italy, in Volterra to be precise, as attested by the adhesive label still present under the base. Dating back to around the mid-20th century, these...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Picture Frames

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Alabaster

Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes
Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes

Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Entirely charming and winsome, this pair of bookends depicting nude children with golden hair who are sleeping on pale blue beds, was probably executed by one of the ceramic artists ...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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Continental Pair of Marble Sculptured Bookends
Continental Pair of Marble Sculptured Bookends

Continental Pair of Marble Sculptured Bookends

Unavailable

H 13 in W 12 in D 6 in

Continental Pair of Marble Sculptured Bookends

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Continental pair of marble sculptured bookends, depicting children, a boy and girl reading books on benches.

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Antique 19th Century Bookends

Pair of Rare Lalique Children Angel Bookends
Pair of Rare Lalique Children Angel Bookends

Pair of Rare Lalique Children Angel Bookends

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H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 2.75 in

Pair of Rare Lalique Children Angel Bookends

Located in New York, NY

An estate pair of rare Lalique sculptures depicting three children standing together holding wreath of garland. Signed Lalique, France on bottom. We will provide certified appraisals...

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Antique Alabaster Owl Bookends
Antique Alabaster Owl Bookends

Antique Alabaster Owl Bookends

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H 7 in W 6 in D 4 in

Antique Alabaster Owl Bookends

Located in Summerland, CA

Pair of owl alabaster bookends. Charming pair with glass eyes. Nicely worn age patina.

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Vintage 1920s Picture Frames

Materials

Alabaster

Figural Plaster Bookends of Sleeping Children
Figural Plaster Bookends of Sleeping Children

Figural Plaster Bookends of Sleeping Children

Located in Troy, MI

Turn of the century pair of plaster bookends depicted a sleeping boy with a lamb and sleeping girl with a wreath.

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Early 20th Century Bookends

Edith Barretto Parsons Bronze Bookends "Children Playing" Gorham Sculptures
Edith Barretto Parsons Bronze Bookends "Children Playing" Gorham Sculptures

Edith Barretto Parsons Bronze Bookends "Children Playing" Gorham Sculptures

By Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons

Located in Dayton, OH

Two bronze bookends featuring two children playing by Edith Barretto Parsons, marked with copyright 1913, produced by the Gorham Co foundry. / BIO: Edith Barretto Stevens, grandmothe...

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Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children Geo Maxim, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children Geo Maxim, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children Geo Maxim, France, 1930

By Geo Maxim

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cute pair of Art Deco bookends with two Chinese children. The boy is holding a lantern while the girl with fan, is whispering in his ear.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children, Geo Maxim, 1930 France
Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children, Geo Maxim, 1930 France

Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children, Geo Maxim, 1930 France

By Geo Maxim

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely pair of bookends with a Chinese boy and girl. Signature/ Marks: Geo Maxim Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material: Metal with multicolor patina on marble base. Origin: France...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Chinese Children Mabel White  1925
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Chinese Children Mabel White  1925

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Chinese Children Mabel White 1925

By Mabel White

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with Chinese students, one is reading the other is standing. The sculpture have a lovely green and golden patina. They are mounted on fine ony...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Bookends with Children Signed Janle, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends with Children Signed Janle, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends with Children Signed Janle, France, 1930

By Janle

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cute pair of Art Deco child bookends picturing two little girls pushing a heavy cube. The sculptures are made of Art metal with lovely green patina. Signed by the French artist Janle...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Plaster Bookends Depicting Children Reading, C. 1920s
Pair of Antique Plaster Bookends Depicting Children Reading, C. 1920s

Pair of Antique Plaster Bookends Depicting Children Reading, C. 1920s

Located in Bristol, GB

Painted plaster sculptures Intriguingly inscribed verso ‘The Guild of Silence, Kensington’. Depicting naked children sat on set of library steps engrossed in a good book. Ther...

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Early 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930

By Raoul Benard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze bookends with children by Raoul Benard. Signed, numbered with foundry mark LN, Les Neveux de Lehmann, Paris.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bookends after Charles Lemire, circa 1910
Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bookends after Charles Lemire, circa 1910

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bookends after Charles Lemire, circa 1910

By Charles G. Lemire

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique pair of figural bronze sculpture bookends representing children, one reading and one writing while seated on tasselled cushions, signed Lemire (Charles Gabriel Lemire, French...

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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ancient Pair of Bookends Decorated with Child Heads Jean Qui Rit - 1Y137
Ancient Pair of Bookends Decorated with Child Heads Jean Qui Rit - 1Y137

Ancient Pair of Bookends Decorated with Child Heads Jean Qui Rit - 1Y137

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A charming pair of bookends in the Art Nouveau style, crafted from sculpted and patinated wood, depicting two children's heads.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Hester Mabel White Art Deco Bronze Oriental Children Bookends
Hester Mabel White Art Deco Bronze Oriental Children Bookends

Hester Mabel White Art Deco Bronze Oriental Children Bookends

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

This iconic pair of bookends portrays two children in Oriental dress who clearly should be studying, both with books.

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Winnie the Pooh Bookends
Winnie the Pooh Bookends

Winnie the Pooh Bookends

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H 6.75 in W 12.5 in D 4 in

Winnie the Pooh Bookends

By Walt Disney

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of bookends depicting Winnie being pulled through some books. Iconic design and perfectly suited for any room and especially a nursery or Childs room. In very good v...

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20th Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Resin

Pair of Bronze Bookends of Children by Edith Barretto Parsons
Pair of Bronze Bookends of Children by Edith Barretto Parsons

Pair of Bronze Bookends of Children by Edith Barretto Parsons

Located in Essex, MA

Each depicting a kneeling child posing to support books. Signed Barretto Parsons. Copy 1913 and Gorham Founders

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Vintage 1910s American Bookends

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar  Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar  Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in San Diego, CA

A fabulous vintage pair of gilted metal clad Chinese children scholar bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Chinese Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920
Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Chinese Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Chinese Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920

By Mabel White

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco bronze bookends of Chinese children playing by M. White, England, 1920.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wooden Patinated Folk Art Jack Sculpture Bookend
Wooden Patinated Folk Art Jack Sculpture Bookend

Wooden Patinated Folk Art Jack Sculpture Bookend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This game-inspired large jack sculpture complements end tables, bookcases, and even kitchen tables. Nicely patinated wood gives a rustic, cozy feel to this fun and nostalgic piece. A...

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20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s
Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Pedestal, 1900s

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in New York, NY

Almost every conceivable form was available - smoking stands, library lamps, footed bowls, card trays, planters, torchéres, andirons, slab tables, mirrors, sconces, picture frames, h...

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wrought Iron

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s
Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s

Oscar Bach, Arts & Crafts Gilt Bronze & Enamel-Painted Metal Wall Mirror, 1900s

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in New York, NY

Almost every conceivable form was available - smoking stands, library lamps, footed bowls, card trays, planters, torchéres, andirons, slab tables, mirrors, sconces, picture frames, h...

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

"Chinese children" Bookends by Hester Mabel White
"Chinese children" Bookends by Hester Mabel White

"Chinese children" Bookends by Hester Mabel White

By H. M. White

Located in Janvry, Essonne

Green & gold patinated bronze bookends representing two chinese children on albaster bases.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

703 Bronzes Children Coloured Bookends Art Nouveau United Kindom, 1900s
703 Bronzes Children Coloured Bookends Art Nouveau United Kindom, 1900s

703 Bronzes Children Coloured Bookends Art Nouveau United Kindom, 1900s

Located in Mondovì cn, Italia

Pair of bookends depicting Chinese children The sculptor realizes this pair of objects by using two rectangular white marble elements to support the two characters respectively: one ...

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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze French Chenet patinated and gilded Andirons/bookends (Ca. 1900)
Bronze French Chenet patinated and gilded Andirons/bookends (Ca. 1900)

Bronze French Chenet patinated and gilded Andirons/bookends (Ca. 1900)

Located in Bridport, CT

As andirons, they depict children warming their hands toward the fire. HOWEVER, they function just as well as bookends with the children pushing the books together!

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Andirons

Materials

Bronze

1960s Ceramic Chinoiserie Asian Child Sculptural Bookends, Pair
1960s Ceramic Chinoiserie Asian Child Sculptural Bookends, Pair

1960s Ceramic Chinoiserie Asian Child Sculptural Bookends, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a fabulous, pair of 1960s Chinoiserie chic, sculptural Asian children bookends. These pieces would look beautiful as freestanding statues as well.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of English Art Deco Bookended Asymmetrical Chrome Picture Frames.
Pair of English Art Deco Bookended Asymmetrical Chrome Picture Frames.

Pair of English Art Deco Bookended Asymmetrical Chrome Picture Frames.

Located in Port Hope, ON

This lovely pair of quality English Art Deco chrome frames can either be used as shown with one picture in each or double-sided for use on a centre table or partner's desk. Their sig...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Chrome

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Childrens Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of childrens bookends available for sale. The range of distinct childrens bookends — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Childrens 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. There are many kinds of childrens bookends to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Art Nouveau childrens bookends are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made childrens bookends over the years, but those made by Mabel White, Geo Maxim and H. M. White are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Childrens Bookends?

Prices for childrens bookends start at $677 and top out at $4,253 with the average selling for $1,607.